Category: Government

Who Among the 2016 Candidates Will Hold BS Aquino Accountable After His Term?

December 4, 2015December 5, 2015 MidwayHaven 17 Comments

Shortly after a popular uprising in 2001, Philippine President Joseph “Erap” Estrada was removed from his position and replaced by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who before that point was the Vice President. Under pursuit by Arroyo and the Supreme Court, Estrada was arrested for government plunder and found guilty after a lengthy trial, though Arroyo eventually pardoned him…

Crime, Development, Government, Politics, The South

Demanding Change Without Changing Oneself Won’t Change Anything

December 4, 2015 Grimwald 12 Comments

First, let’s begin with a story from my 4th grade teacher… There was this kid who saw how bad and ugly the world was and prayed: “Lord, please change the world so that everyone can be happy!” Unfortunately, nothing happened. When the kid became a teen, he saw how terrible the state of his country was so he…

Civics, Culture, Development, Government, Politics, Religion, Society

Who Among the 2016 Candidates will Prioritize Climate Issues?

December 3, 2015 MidwayHaven 15 Comments

Clearly my most recent article hit a delicate nerve (or to put it colloquially, “aimed for the butthurt”), as revealed by the numerous replies left by visitors who took the time to skim through it. Most of the comments have only proven my point: instead of rebutting the various other points which I offered in…

Environment, Government, Science

Provocateur: Doing it the Duterte way

December 3, 2015 rsurtida 9 Comments

The thing about polarizing characters like Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is that they often conjure passionate emotions from people. Often in the most extreme, opposite ends of the spectrum. It’s either passionate disgust or fanatical adoration. But never dismissive indifference. Black or white, no gray areas. But as with most polarizing topics, it is…

Civics, Crime, Culture, Development, Government, Media, Politics, Society, The South

Noytards Vs. Dutertards: Could They Be One And The Same?

December 2, 2015 Grimwald 36 Comments

To all the moderate supporters of Mr. Duterte, those who have shown both civility and respect when supporting their chosen candidate, this article is not for you. Know well that you still have my respect even if I don’t exactly agree with you. Indeed, I certainly hope that you are correct about Mr. Duterte and that he…

Crime, Culture, Government, Politics, Society

Rodrigo Duterte for president: Filipinos swing towards the other extreme of the “masculinity” spectrum!

December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 FallenAngel 8 Comments

In the last Philippine presidential elections 6 years ago, Filipinos had a chance to select the best from among the candidates available. They could have compared accomplishments, scrutinized platforms, and asked the candidates what their visions are for the Philippines in the future. The candidates could have sold themselves based on why they are the…

Culture, Government, Politics, Society

The 2016 Philippine Presidential Candidates Are All Dipshits

December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 MidwayHaven 38 Comments

The clown car parade that the 2016 Philippine presidential elections are turning out to be only proves that many Filipinos don’t want to think for themselves. Rather, as is typical of the “Pinoy” mindset, they look upon other people and choose to let these other people think for them when determining how they want their…

Government, Politics, Society

How Our Lack Of Respect For One Another Prevents Any Kind Of Progress

December 1, 2015December 2, 2015 Grimwald 10 Comments

One of the saddest things in our society today is our inability to respect one another as fellow countrymen. It’s both more than a little depressing and somewhat foreboding that we can’t put aside one another’s differences for the sake of unity. While it may seem cheesy to a lot of you, the idea that…

Crime, Culture, Government, Politics, Religion, Society