Category: Politics

MMFF 2013: A-Grade ‘Boy Golden’ loses to B-Grade Kris Aquino film ‘My Little Bossings’

December 30, 2013December 30, 2013 benign0 49 Comments

Controversy has erupted over what is perceived to be politically-motivated selection of the honour roll of awardees in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Only two films were rated “A” by the Cinema Evaluation Board in the 2013 MMFF — Shoot To Kill: Boy Golden of Scenema Concept and Viva Films which stars Governor…

Glitz and Glamour, Politics

Incompetence and corruption rule in the Philippines as evident in PNoy’s popularity and the continued rise of dynasties

December 27, 2013 Ilda 49 Comments

Most Filipinos would rather stay in an abusive relationship than a healthy one. This is evident in the latest SWS survey result showing that most Filipinos are satisfied with Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino’s performance despite his government’s glaring incompetence and abuse of power. In fact, those who are dissatisfied and who are calling…

Government, Media, Politics

Capping the year with a pat on the back: SWS survey issues ‘solid’ rating to President Noynoy Aquino

December 26, 2013 benign0 18 Comments

The Inquirer.net report couldn’t have put it quite more succinctly. Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III capped the year with “a pat on the back”… “The results of the Fourth Quarter 2013 Social Weather Survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) make it evident: The Filipino people continue to stand shoulder to shoulder…

Crime, Development, Government, Media, Politics

Dynasties at the political fringe – for now: the crying Romualdezes and the bratty Binays

December 22, 2013January 1, 2014 Virtual Vigilante 50 Comments

Mayor Alfred Romualdez’ recent crying episode at the Senate is nothing more than a sideshow of an entitled spoiled brat to deflect attention to his ineptitude. By his own admission, the entire organizational structure of the government in Tacloban was virtually wiped-out immediately after Typhoon Yolanda, so, for good business order (a concept the masses…

Civics, Culture, Government, Lifestyle, Politics, Society

Lessons learned following the Junjun Binay Dasma incident: Are gated communities even legal?

December 20, 2013 benign0 73 Comments

Now that the buzz was created, the Netizens stirred into an outrage fad, the subjects of the brouhaha forced into a pathetic response, and the “input” from the intelligentsia collated, comes the time to step back, take stock and reflect on what it all means. Very few people sympathise with Makati City Mayor Junjun Binay…

Civics, Crime, Culture, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Society

“Don’t you know me???” – Makati Mayor Junjun Binay arrests Dasma guards for enforcing rules

December 19, 2013December 19, 2013 benign0 222 Comments

In the Philippines, all people are equal. It’s just that some people are more equal than others. This was proven again today when three security guards at the Banyan Street gate of the posh residential enclave of Dasmariñas Village in Makati City were reportedly arrested and detained by officers of the Makati Police on orders…

Civics, Culture, Government, Lifestyle, Politics, Society

Why Is ABS-CBN Spreading LIES About The Philippine Red Cross?

December 18, 2013 P. Farol 138 Comments

ABS-CBN came out with not just one, but several reports raising what appears to be false and misleading allegations against officials of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) based on the statements of one former board member and at least one PRC employee sacked for negligence. The false and misleading allegations arises from anonymous emails which…

Civics, Media, Politics

PNoy and Mar Roxas caught looking like fools on video again at SM North ‘Martilyo Gang’ heist

December 16, 2013 benign0 47 Comments

The Philippines’ dynamic duo, President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas are at it again. This time the scene of the most recent “national crisis” is a heist allegedly perpetrated by the notorious “Martilyo Gang” at the SM North Mall Sunday night. According to SM…

Crime, Government, Politics, Society