Category: Media

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

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

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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Lifestyle, Media, Politics

Mar Roxas And People Like Him: Why I Think They Make Poor Leaders

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Mar Roxas And People Like Him: Why I Think They Make Poor Leaders

Okay, I think something needs to be said now, considering what’s happening on a national scale. The thing is, I still believe in the idea of freedom and people have a right to choose what leaders they want. However, what I do not agree with is the way the media seems to cover up everything…

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Culture, Development, Government, Media, Politics, Society

Is “Nice” Necessarily “Good”? My Question To Common Pinoys

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Is “Nice” Necessarily “Good”? My Question To Common Pinoys

During my teenage days, I took a liking for superheroes for a slightly darker bend. I never really liked Superman since I can’t really bring myself to find anything interesting in the life of a “perfect” person and I lost interest in Spider-Man when he became the posterboy for good-looking pretty boys at least here…

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Crime, Culture, Development, Government, Media, Politics, Society

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

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

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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Culture, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Society

Putting The Cart Before The Horse: A Serious Pinoy Problem

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Putting The Cart Before The Horse: A Serious Pinoy Problem

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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Culture, Development, Lifestyle, Media, Society

Jim Paredes and Leah Navarro react to PNoy #SONA2015 snub!

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Jim Paredes and Leah Navarro react to PNoy #SONA2015 snub!

An anonymous American blogger living in Biliran somehow trumped the star power of staunch Yellow supporters Leah Navarro and Jim Paredes during the closing of President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III’s sixth and last State of the Nation Address (SONA). Ouch! And after all that effort. Asked by Tweetizen @ManuGaspar about how this presidential snub…

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Glitz and Glamour, Media, Politics

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

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

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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Crime, Culture, Development, Economy, Education, Environment, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Society

President Aquino’s Sixth And Final SONA: Just Another Sign Of Pinoy Immaturity

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President Aquino’s Sixth And Final SONA: Just Another Sign Of Pinoy Immaturity

Okay, President Aquino’s fifth and final SONA is over, thank goodness. Hopefully, we won’t have to listen to any more of his lies in the next few months leading up to the 2016 presidential election, the day when we can finally give the guy the boot for good. However, I tend to think that his…

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