Category: Politics

The Philippines says goodbye to the Haiyan ‘issue’ as it welcomes 2014

January 3, 2014 benign0 22 Comments

Is the Philippines, as a society, really concerned about the huge humanitarian crisis that continues to fester in its central region following the devastation left by super-typhoon Haiyan (a.k.a. Yolanda)? Or is it, as is becoming quite evident, simply moving its focus to more interesting and intriguing issues? Fact is, the poor are not the…

Civics, Culture, Government, Politics

Will the year 2014 be a good year for the Philippines?

January 2, 2014 benign0 20 Comments

Are we ready for the new year ahead? On the bases of the Facebook shout outs and Twitter tweets I have seen today it seems we are. We are ready with our New Year’s “resolutions”, our 12-month weight loss plans, our commitments to spend less and save more, spend more time with the kids, and…

Development, Government, Politics, Society

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

DONN LISTON
on SO WHAT if Vice President Sara Duterte is impeached or not?
Fascinating insight!
benign0
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
Can't say I disagree with anything you wrote here other
Gabsboy
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
I'm not gonna go in making an internal critique of
megget
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
we want safer communities we want tougher law enforcement we
megget
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
the trouble with the Philippines then, is that we try
megget
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
the country should just break up into a federation of
benign0
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
Bye! 😀
BenThere
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
you are such a hopelessly diehard right-wing nutcase that you