‘Yung totoo? From state-sponsored killings to state-sponsored idiocy? Talaga lang? Honestly, I can’t even begin to understand what makes Mocha Uson qualified to be the Assistant Secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO)—oh, wait. Right. Utang na loob. Dear Mister President, why use our taxes to pay for your personal debt? The people approved…
Real Numbers: 12,000 Deaths in 8 Months
It has been almost a year since Rodrigo Duterte took his oath as the 16th President of the Philippines, and it has been quite a year. It is not news to us that his advocacy revolves around one thing: drugs. His platform from the very beginning made it clear he considers illegal drugs the root…
MRT: Hindi Matapos Tapos na Aberya sa Buhay at Pamumuhay
Nagsimula ang lahat noong mga panahon na nagsusunod sunod ang aberya sa MRT kasabay ng pagdating ng napakaraming tao upang gamitin ang serbisyong hatid ng gobyerno. Sa bawat araw na lumilipas, umaabot sa halos isang milyon ang sumasakay sa MRT kaya naman kung magkaka-aberya ito sa sistema ay todo na lamang ang daing ng mga…
False Hopes: Duterte and his failed Promises
I remember the campaign days when people worshipped President Duterte, saying things like “he’s so great” and “he’s so powerful” and “he’s so brave”. People called out for him because people think he’s strong and no one can go against him. They say he’s the kind of leader our country needs. During his campaigns, he…
The Philippines belongs to the Filipinos
Recent events point to the blatant Chinese encroachment on our territories, and yet the current administration has chosen not to do anything about it. During previous administrations, former presidents like PNoy didn’t so much as let China explore our reefs. Since President Duterte’s rise to power, however, China easily put up structures on the Kagitingan,…
Barangay Elections isn’t Yours, Mr. President
The issue on the postponement of Brgy. Elections has surfaced after Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers filed a bill seeking the postponement of Brgy. Elections for the next three years. And apparently, this bill has the approval of the great President Duterte. In House Bill (HB) Number 5358 filed last March 22,…
President Duterte: I’ll Kill You
“I’ll kill you” These are the words that instilled fear in the hearts and minds of many Filipinos in the marginalized sector. Words that gave the people panic, dread and discomfort just by living. Rampant killings, summary executions, countless murders– these are the result of his bloody war against drugs. His promise of “cleansing” the…
Benham Rise and the Philippines’ Territorial Rights
“Benham Rise is part of Philippine territory. We must exercise our sovereignty over this area and assert our rights. The immediate creation of a management framework to ensure the protection of this special place and the conservation of its marine resources is a compelling first step.” – Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos, vice-president for Oceana Philippines….
Duterte and his Failed Promises
We are now suffering the consequences of a failed election. President Duterte won the hearts of many Filipinos last 2016 elections because of his campaign promises which particularly pertains to the interests of the common Filipinos. As he execute these promises, it seems that he is falling short in making these happen. In his platform,…
Report: Duterte involved in billion peso scandal.
President Duterte’s first year in office is off to a rocky start. After a series of allegations involving murder and orchestrating vigilante killings, a recent scandal involving the presidents bank statement is currently in question. Senator Trillanes alleged that the President is holding over 2.4 Billion Pesos in his BPI account. The money, allegedly ill-gotten….
Report: President Duterte owns 41 houses.
In addition to issues regarding killings due to recently suspended Oplan Tokhang, Vigilante Killings, overspending on foreign trips, President Duterte is involved in another scandal yet again. This time, the newly-elected president is involved with owning 41 houses in several location across the Philippines – such as San Juan, Dipolog and Quezon. All not named…
#NaDuterteTayo: Si Duterte at ang Kanyang Kalusugan
Tayo ay pinamumunuan ngayon ng isang Pangulo na nagsinungaling sa bayan. Patuloy pa rin ang pagtatago ng katotohanan sa publiko ng totoong kalagayan ng kalusugan ni Pnagulong Duterte. Sa halip na maging mas totoo sa mga tao, tila mas pinipili nila na ipakitang walang iniindang karamdaman ang Presidente. Isang malaki at hindi birong isyu ang…
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