Category: Crime

#SONA2015: What to expect from #PNoy’s last and least State of the Nation Address

July 27, 2015 benign0 9 Comments

According to Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma in a response to the Inquirer, the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) to be delivered by President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III to joint sessions of Congress is a “story of governance”. On an 11-th hour “platform” consisting of promises revolving mainly around “anti-corruption”, “inclusive” development,…

Crime, Government, Politics

3 aspects of Rodrigo Duterte’s enduring mass appeal

July 16, 2015 Kate Natividad 13 Comments

Ex Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is Da Man! He recently starred in Vice Ganda’s Gandang Gabi Vice and made waves across Pinoy society. This is the guy Filipinos want. He’s got a platform (federalism among other yummy visions) and he’s got conviction. Plus, he’s got a Law degree. Sweet! Specifically, these three no-brainers are what…

Crime, Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Media

Andrea Brillantes: Latest victim of social media’s dark underbelly

July 10, 2015 benign0 24 Comments

The Net is on fire in the Philippines over the “viral” spread of a personal video allegedly of Filipino showbiz celebrity Andrea Brillantes. Brillantes, star of the hit TV drama series Annaliza, is only 12 years old. But this fact does not seem to stop online perverts from downloading and sharing the video. As of…

Crime, Culture, Lifestyle, Media, Society

The Aquinos helped create the Binay dynasty

July 9, 2015July 10, 2015 Ilda 21 Comments

A lot of Filipinos do not like the Binay family. Some people see the Binays as a force to reckon with. Some hate them so much they see the Binays as monsters. There are also some groups devoted to stopping their rise to become the most powerful family in the Philippines. The Binays do not…

Crime, Culture, Government, Politics, Society

Dystopian Science Fiction: Science Fact In The Philippines?

June 26, 2015June 26, 2015 Grimwald 14 Comments

My first exposure to Dystopian science fiction was, strangely enough, an episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In this particular episode, the heroes in half-shells find themselves in a future ruled with tyranny by the series’ main villain Shredder. I don’t remember all the details but, as a kid at the time and having no real understanding…

Crime, Culture, Development, Government, Media, Society, Tech Talk

Death of The General Lee: But what’s the big deal about the Confederate flag?

June 25, 2015 benign0 31 Comments

Warner Brothers, owners of the iconic Dukes of Hazzard franchise has reportedly terminated the licensing of “General Lee” toys. This follows a recent shooting incident in the US state of South Carolina in which nine African Americans were gunned down in a church by white gunman Dylann Roof. The Dukes of Hazzard aired on the…

Crime, Culture, Lifestyle, Media, Religion, Society

Speech delivered by Vice President Jejomar Binay after quitting PNoy Cabinet

June 25, 2015 benign0 19 Comments

[The following speech was delivered in Tagalog by Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay at the Coconut Palace, Manila, Philippines today and, here, translated into English by the author of this post.] My countrymen: Now is the new beginning of our fight against poverty. I resigned from the Cabinet because I cannot accept the way my…

Crime, Development, Economy, Education, Government, Politics

The Kardong Kalabaw Interview #1: On Freedom And Democracy

June 22, 2015 Grimwald 9 Comments

Finally, Kardong Kalabaw and his staff have agreed to an interview with GRP! This is the first interview with Kardong Kalabaw that will showcase his opinions and ideas on his campaign and his plans should he win the up and coming 2016 presidential election. Now, we shall finally see just what kind of nation the…

Civics, Crime, Culture, Development, Education, Government, Media, Politics, Society