Category: Lifestyle

Jim Paredes bets 10 million pesos on Australian citizenship row with Bobi Tiglao

August 2, 2015 benign0 9 Comments

Jim Paredes, Filipino entertainer and die-hard fan of President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III, is on the warpath. On a Facebook post today, he lashed out at veteran Manila Times columnist Rigoberto ‘Bobi’ Tiglao accusing him of making false statements about his citizenship. Paredes was reacting to a blog post on Politics.com.ph (Politiko) titled Tiglao…

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Gimmick Nation: Is the Philippines a society of con artists?

August 1, 2015 Add 14 Comments

Part 1. A Look at How a Simple Word Impacted Our Culture Gimmick is an interesting word in its use in Tag-lish and Eng-saya — and baffling in how it is used. It is a local showbiz lingo, a jargon among the personalities of said industry. Just listen to a familiar sound bite on TV:…

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Putting The Cart Before The Horse: A Serious Pinoy Problem

July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 Grimwald 11 Comments

When I read into history, I can’t help but notice that the Philippines has so little to show when it comes to leaving a mark on the world at large. I mean sure, we have people like Manny Pacquiao, Leah Salonga and quite a few other individuals who are of some worth on a global…

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A Culture Of Self-Importance: Another Sign Of Immaturity In The SONA

July 29, 2015 Grimwald 14 Comments

So I’ve said what I needed to say about President Aquino and how immature I think he is. I also remember telling you guys about the inherent immaturity in Pinoy culture itself. However, now that I have time to think about all of it, I come to realize that one of the worst products of…

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A Sunday Rant About Organized Religion

July 26, 2015 Grimwald 14 Comments

It’s a Sunday, I know. For many Christian denominations, Sunday is a day of rest. A day that should be spent with one’s family. However, with stuff that’s been happening as of late, I think I need to speak up again. Do take note that I do hold religious beliefs and would prefer to enjoy my Sunday…

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The Sixth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Noynoy Aquino – July 27, 2015

July 26, 2015July 26, 2015 Ilda 84 Comments

President Benigno Simeon (BS) Aquino will be delivering his last state of the nation address (SONA) soon. Filipinos can breathe a sigh of relief now that his reign is almost over. The day he finally steps down from office cannot come soon enough for those who did not vote for him and those who did…

Government, Lifestyle, Politics

Ang Kakulangan ng Respeto sa Lipunang Pilipino

July 24, 2015July 25, 2015 Grimwald 9 Comments

This is a translation and expansion of this previous article… Hindi na talaga kagulat-gulat kung maraming ibang lahi na walang respeto para sa mga Pilipino. Kung hindi ninyo nakakalimutan, sa bansa ng Greece, ang tingin lang sa atin nila doon ay mga katulong tayo. Hindi rin natin maitatanggi na merong mga bansa na ang tingin lang…

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The Hype of the Upcoming 2015 SONA and What It Says About Us

July 23, 2015 Grimwald 15 Comments

Ladies and gentlemen, we all know that President Aquino’s SONA or State of the Nation Address will not be long now. However, as I sit typing here, I cannot help but wonder if we even know what it’s supposed to be about. See, I have always believed that a State of the Nation Address is more…

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