Category: Government

Noynoy Aquino wasted Filipinos’ time and resources on the wrong priorities

November 19, 2015 Ilda 27 Comments

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held in the Philippines is evidence that if the government’s priorities are right, it can accomplish or do important and difficult tasks. Case in point is the way the government spruced up Metro Manila in preparation for the arrival of the international delegates attending the summit, which included world leaders…

Development, Economy, Government

It’s Either Grace Poe or Jojo Binay and Here Is Why

November 18, 2015 P. Farol 13 Comments

I’ve been wanting to publish the third installment of #GodSaveOurDemocracy from A Roxas Regime, but the Senate Electoral Tribunal’s dismissal of the disqualification case against Grace Poe is such a major development in the race for the 2016 Philippine Presidency that I decided to keep it in draft — perhaps, forever. With the way that Roxas’…

Government, Politics

Why Filipinos should complain about inconveniences caused by #APEC2015

November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 benign0 21 Comments

Horror traffic gridlock stories juxtaposed with VIP lanes through which APEC bigwigs zip by smoothly have been flooding social media timelines over the last couple of days. Accompanying the images, memes, and footage depicting this horror are ordinary Filipinos’ complaints. And they are pouring in by the bucket loads. The key argument used by people…

Civics, Culture, Government, Society

5 Changes For Political Candidacy That May Improve The Philippines

November 17, 2015 Grimwald 23 Comments

With Alma Moreno’s video showcasing her incompetence with her interview with Karen Davila becoming viral, I think it’s time we got to the point and told our readers (and the powers that be) of what we want to happen. You see, based on what we’ve seen so far, majority of political parties harbor their fair…

Culture, Development, Government, Politics, Religion, Society

5 Big Reasons Why We Should Take The 2016 Elections More Seriously

November 17, 2015 Grimwald 19 Comments

After viewing the full video of Alma Moreno’s latest interview and hearing of her intent to run for senate, I cannot help but lament the possible future of the Filipino people. What’s worse is that despite the fact that she has easily destroyed her own credibility in the interview proper, it’s still likely that a…

Culture, Government, Media, Politics, Society, The South

Noynoy and Iqbal Both Weep For Paris

November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 Gogs 7 Comments

“We stand with France now, in the firm belief that the light must never dim in Paris.” Statement issued by Noynoy’s office. Coming from the office of President of the Philippines, pardon my French but this is complete and utter B.S. It…

Government, Politics

3 Things We Need To Learn From The Paris Attacks

November 15, 2015 Grimwald 23 Comments

Ladies and gentlemen, before I begin, I would like to offer a moment of silence for the citizens of Paris. My heart goes out to those whose loved ones have been taken away from them by violence and hatred. Let us hope that those who have been injured recover quickly from their wounds so that…

Crime, Culture, Development, Government, Politics, Religion, Society, The South

Preparation for #APEC2015 should have included fixing the Philippines’ infrastructure

November 14, 2015November 14, 2015 Ilda 11 Comments

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is a major event, which strangely enough, will be held in the Philippines, a country with poor facilities and infrastructure. About twenty world leaders are said to be attending including US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The latter requested talks about the ongoing dispute between China…

Development, Economy, Government