Category: Crime

PNoy’s lack of leadership exposed following the Mamasapano massacre

February 7, 2015February 7, 2015 Ilda 51 Comments

Two weeks after the deadly Mamasapano clash, Philippine President Benigno Simeon (BS) Aquino managed to come up with a better spin on the tragedy during his recent speech addressed to the nation. After receiving confirmation of the killing of Zulkifli bin Hir (a.k.a. “Marwan”), he declared the operation a “success” despite the 44 casualties: Mabigat…

Crime, Government, Media

Why Negotiating With Terrorists Can Do More Harm Than Good

February 5, 2015February 5, 2015 Grimwald 21 Comments

In the olden days, people were almost never safe. I remember writing in a previous article that during the times of Ancient Greece, people considered themselves safe when they weren’t in any immediate danger. In those days, barbarism was all too often a common occurrence (and probably one of the major causes of death) and…

Crime, Culture, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Religion, Society

Do Filipino Islamic terrorists deserve to be treated as equals by the Philippine government?

February 5, 2015 benign0 27 Comments

Let’s put it this way. Everybody has grievances to air with the Philippines’ “Central Government”. Whether it be unfair traffic fines, lack of water, parasites squatting on your land, heck, even billions in public funds being spent wantonly via un-auditable channels, everyone has one beef or another to take up with the government. More often…

Crime, Government, Religion, Society, The South

Why Simple Solutions Won’t Work In The Philippines

February 3, 2015 Grimwald 32 Comments

After a brief discussion with some of my friends, we considered the idea that what if we allowed common Filipino citizens to carry guns the same way that Americans do, the “right to bear arms”, so to speak. One commenter here on GRP even mentioned it, if I remember correctly. The discussion went around for a…

Crime, Culture, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Politics, Society

3 reasons to blame President Noynoy Aquino for the savage massacre of 44 PNP-SAF troops

February 3, 2015February 3, 2015 benign0 62 Comments

Make no mistake. Philippine President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III is to blame for the appalling massacre of 44 Philippine National Police (PNP) elite Special Action Force (SAF) troops by the terrorist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The reasons are quite straightforward. * * * 1. President BS Aquino negotiated with terrorists. The MILF, a…

Crime, Government, Religion, The South

BBL review head Sen Bongbong Marcos maps way forward following SAF 44 massacre

February 2, 2015December 22, 2022 benign0 6 Comments

The proposed peace agreement between the Philippine government and the terrorist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) need not be declared dead. Amidst the din of chatter around what happens next following the horrific massacre of 44 Philippine National Police (PNP) Special Action Force (SAF) troopers by the MILF, Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr who heads…

Crime, Government, Religion, The South

Negotiating with terrorists: Apologists of Philippine President BS Aquino are wasting their time

February 2, 2015February 2, 2015 benign0 26 Comments

The popular support that Philippine President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III has desperately clung to over the last five years is fast slippng through his fingers. The only argument his apologists could field as an argument against his critics revolves around giving the man a break — that he is “just a man” and that…

Crime, Government, Religion, Society, The South

The Philippines is in dire need of a statesman

January 31, 2015February 1, 2015 FallenAngel 6 Comments

What Filipinos need is a leader who will unite the people, critics and supporters alike. What they need are politicians who are always thinking of the greater good for the greatest number of people. What they need in government are those who are not reluctant to admit that they are wrong. What they need in…

Civics, Crime, Government, Politics

DONN LISTON
on SO WHAT if Vice President Sara Duterte is impeached or not?
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benign0
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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Gabsboy
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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megget
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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megget
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
the trouble with the Philippines then, is that we try
megget
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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benign0
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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BenThere
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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