A repository of social and political commentaries, literary attempts in Ilokano and English. This includes notes on daily occurrences and quotations and sayings. "Abel" is the IIokano term for tapestry or woven cloth. The term tried to capture the contents of the blog.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
THE BIGGEST ARENA IN THE WORLD AND POOR FILIPINOS
Constructed on a lot in a newly-built city in a province near Metro Manila, the structure which was inaugurated last month has been billed as the biggest arena in the world.
Where did it (the house of like-minded worshippers) obtain the the fund for its construction? From the members not only in the country but also those in various countries where the church has been established. The building, of course including labor, cost billions (compare this to the P2.7-B Makati City Government Building).
Only from members? The church is known for its bloc vote and during elections, politicians troop to its house of worship in QC, seeking support of church officials. In exchange for millions? How much did politicians contribute to the construction of this edifice amidst the squalor and widespread poverty where at least half of the 100 million population eat only once or twice a day?
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