Category: Government

Malaysia and the Philippines: corruption and cheating are all part of ‘the game’

May 8, 2013May 10, 2018 Ilda 73 Comments

While I was reading news about Malaysiaâ€™s recently-concluded election, I could not help but shake my head; it was as if I was reading about the Philippines. Some of the things that were being said about the Malaysian government and its society could likewise be said about the Philippine government and its society too. It…

Government, Media, Politics, Society

How To Win Friends And Influence People Noynoy Style

May 7, 2013January 27, 2018 Gogs 33 Comments

But the thrill we’ve never known Is the thrill that’ll getcha When you get your picture On the cover of the Rollin’ Stone Wanna see my picture on the cover Wanna buy five copies for my mother Wanna see my smilin’ face On the cover the cover of the Rollin’ Stone Cover of…

Culture, Government, Media, Politics

It is in the Filipinos’ best interest that Noynoy stay alive until the 2016 elections are over

May 6, 2013August 4, 2014 FallenAngel 13 Comments

President Noynoy Aquino’s health has been a concern ever since the start of his term. He is known as an avid smoker. He claims that his job causes him an unbearable amount of stress. What doesn’t help is that he gets lots of criticism due to his gaffes and goof-ups. Uncle Peping reportedly didn’t mince…

Civics, Government, Politics

Down with the Colonial Apologists and Imperialists!

May 5, 2013 Jose Mario de Vega 13 Comments

This is a reply to Mr. Hector Gamboaâ€™s â€œDown with PC Police and Muslim Butt-Kissers!â€ which appeared at the GetRealPhilippines.COM, posted on April 25th. I agree with the author that: â€œAs we move along the post-Boston Marathon bombing period, I see that there is a lot of debate all around about terrorism issues.â€ However, I…

Civics, Crime, Government, Society

Are You Willing To Pay For Bembol Roco’s Trip To Cannes?

May 1, 2013May 1, 2013 Gogs 3 Comments

I do wish the government can send Bembol Roco to Cannes for the premiere of his movie Maynila Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag. #cannes #grant #leadactor â€” Erik Matti (@ErikMatti) April 29, 2013 I hope this is a fair question to ask in this case and in any case when someone…

Glitz and Glamour, Government, Politics

A reminder to Filipinos – the cardinal rules of the House of Aquino

April 30, 2013July 25, 2013 FallenAngel 24 Comments

Is it just me, or a growing number of Filipino citizens are becoming more dissatisfied with president Benigno Simeon Aquino III’s (BS Aquino) performance as time passes by? Those who are dissatisfied claim that nothing much has changed. BS Aquino apparently still hasn’t managed to reduce poverty despite his “kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap“ guiding…

Civics, Government, Society

Lack of thinking and arrogant attitudes are the Philippines’ undoing

April 29, 2013October 28, 2015 Ilda 150 Comments

In the Philippines, there are many people who claim to have a monopoly on great ideas. They claim to know what is good for you and everyone else. Some of them get very impatient about bringing their ideas into “action”. These people also think that their ideas are superior to other people’s ideas. They quickly…

Culture, Government, Politics, Society

Do Filipinos understand what debates are really all about?

April 25, 2013July 25, 2013 FallenAngel 16 Comments

It seems Nancy Binay has recently become the subject of a few satirical articles. The focus of such satire is her apparent aversion towards participation in any kind of political debate during the election campaign. Court grants Nancy Binay’s Temporary Protection Order (TPO) petition against debates Nancy Binay reveals childhood trauma: “Papa forced me to…

Civics, Culture, Education, Government, Media, Politics

Gabsboy
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
"Tingala sa langit" "Tingala sa gobyerno" "Tingala sa Amerika" Learned
zzz
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
It's funny how those without contribution run their mouths, seek
benign0
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
Filipinos' tingala mentality. It is WORLD renowned.
Slaves
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
How’s being American puppets going? Maybe if you chose a
Gabsboy
on EDSA 40 years after: Overthrow and “Leftist” Ideals Don’t Work
It would have been absolute cinema had the military coups
Ven
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
Who the hell is prepared for a crisis when any
megget
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
the filipino way is scraping by on the least amount
Gyn
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
This whole thing is not working, and you know it