Category: Lifestyle

The moronism in the Yellow Camp’s petition to the Miss Universe organizers

October 11, 2016 Kate Natividad 23 Comments

Of course no less than Rappler would be among the first mainstream media outlets to break the “news” about the Yellow Camp’s petition to the Miss Universe organizers to cancel this year’s pageant to be held in Manila. In recent months, chauvinism, brutal shaming, rape jokes and a sweeping disregard for women as persons deserving…

Culture, Lifestyle, Politics

‘Tards And How They Are A Liability To Any Country

September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 Grimwald 21 Comments

I think I’ve written several pieces about the prevalence of idolatry here in the Philippines but now comes the time for me to talk about its logical conclusion. The thing is, the biggest problem with Pinoy society is that we tend to pay more attention to a leader’s more personal issues than their overall agenda and…

Culture, Development, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Religion, Society

The “Pak Ganern” Challenges And Other Philippine Media Trends: The Cycle Of Stupidity And Madness Continues

August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 Grimwald 27 Comments

So here we are again ladies and gentlemen. Again, I would like to go out of my way to tell you all that this will just be another rant rather than a right and proper article but sometimes, some things need to be said regardless of how harsh they may seem. Also, I really don’t…

Culture, Education, Lifestyle, Media, Society

Senator De Lima Vs. The Culture Of Self-Righteousness In The Philippines

August 28, 2016 Grimwald 64 Comments

Well ladies and gentlemen, the cat is now out of the bag and Senator De Lima now faces not just charges of fraud but also, apparently, adultery. Now, I’m going to admit that yes, I do dislike Senator Leila De Lima. I find her mishandling and misuse of “human rights” disgusting. I find the way…

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

Leila de Lima’s driver may be the real victim of sexual harassment

August 19, 2016 benign0 65 Comments

The reason why President Rodrigo Duterte’s critics keep losing the debate is because they use the wrong arguments to begin with. Duterte’s most recent bombshell — the “exposure” of the “scandalous” lifestyle of Senator Leila de Lima — highlights the flawed way these critics respond in turn. Take the case of Senator Risa Hontiveros who,…

Crime, Lifestyle

Will Filipinos be able to learn anything from Hidilyn Diaz and the Olympics?

August 16, 2016 FallenAngel 31 Comments

Give credit where it is due. No doubt weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz took whatever training conditions she could get, worked her ass off as hard as possible, and put it all on the line when it counted. The result? She got a silver medal at the Rio Olympic games. To this we say, congratulations! After celebrating,…

Culture, Lifestyle, Society

5 Reasons Why I Think We Should Boycott The Local Mainstream Media Altogether

August 11, 2016August 11, 2016 Grimwald 73 Comments

Look, I know I’ve always been a staunch opponent of the local media and that I wail at it whenever the opportunity to do so presents itself. In fact, over the years, I think I’m becoming tiring and redundant when it comes to bashing the local media. However, I’m going to have to apologize to…

Culture, Lifestyle, Media

On Family: Ties That Bind

July 25, 2016 Grimwald 4 Comments

“Family.” A simple, six-letter word that seems to have a long and a not so easily understood definition. So just what is a “family”? Is it the people you are related to by blood? Is it the people you meet and interact with on a regular basis? Is it the people you have a sense…

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