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The conviction of Chief Justice Renato Corona paves the way for WHAT exactly?

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The conviction of Chief Justice Renato Corona paves the way for WHAT exactly?

Aptly put by Twitterzen @JesterInExile in his tweet: Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona was convicted in his impeachment trial in spite of and not because of the trial prosecution team. As Senate President and presiding officer of the impeachment trial Juan Ponce Enrile emphasized in his vote speech on Article II of the…

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Crime, Culture, Government, Politics, Society

PNoy and the Waiver: The Straight Path to Hypocrisy

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PNoy and the Waiver: The Straight Path to Hypocrisy

Once upon a time, then senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III made a bold declaration in a press release during his presidential campaign. “I am willing if necessary (to waive my rights under the Bank Secrecy Law)…but I will not presume for others who will join government,” he said in the Second Integrity and Human Rights…

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Government, Politics, Society

What does the acronym AI signify to you as a Filipino?

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What does the acronym AI signify to you as a Filipino?

All right, all right. American Idol is yesterday’s news. Jessica Sanchez lost. Pinoys still suck, and they’re still stuck with the government they deserve whatever the outcome of the circus, I mean, impeachment trial is. Plus, Manny Pacquiao has a fight coming up in about two (2) weeks, so I don’t think that will be…

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Culture, Economy, Politics, Society, Tech Talk

Cara Doble: the unofficial Philippine national dance

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Cara Doble: the unofficial Philippine national dance

Do you remember any of the native dances that were taught in kinder, and elementary? Pandango sa Ilaw, Tinikling, Maglalatik, Itik-itik, Subli, do any of these ring a bell? Also, I believe that in high school, and college, we were also exposed to modern dance. Ballroom dance primarily, but some of us also studied ballet,…

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Culture, Government, Politics, Society

American Idol in its Irrelevance Is Relevant To Us

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American Idol in its Irrelevance Is Relevant To Us

“Don’t You Know That You Are A Shooting Star And All The World Will Love You Just As Long As You Are.” Bad Company “Shooting Star” . Another American Idol Season has come to an end and this one ends with gnashing of teeth by the local populace. Social networks filled with cries of racism…

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Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Society

Lessons from Corona’s impeachment trial: Medicines, Shoes, and Critical Thinking

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Lessons from Corona’s impeachment trial: Medicines, Shoes, and Critical Thinking

Recent reports narrated Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales’s outrage over respondent Chief Justice Renato Corona’s statement regarding her allegiance; that she might be in cahoots with the Aquino administration. “I was never ever used by Malacañang,” Carpio-Morales told reporters in a press conference. “Hindi ako magpapagamit. I have been trying to be impartial. I have been trying…

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Government, Politics, Society

Rubbing salt into the Pinoy pride wound: Jessica Sanchez loses AI, Pinoys lose RL

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Rubbing salt into the Pinoy pride wound: Jessica Sanchez loses AI, Pinoys lose RL

I guess by now many of you have either read on the internet, or heard through the grapevine, that Phillip Phillips is the official winner of this season of American Idol (AI). This means that Jessica Sanchez, the new poster girl for Pinoy Pride, came in second. First off, let us congratulate Jessica Sanchez. Even…

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Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Society

Musings on Corona’s appearance in court: ICU, Mistrials and Waivers

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Musings on Corona’s appearance in court: ICU, Mistrials and Waivers

Chief Justice Renato Corona’s much-anticipated appearance in the Senate for his impeachment trial was met with, unsurprisingly, negative reactions and remarks. It was clear that the Filipino people are not interested in the very least to hear what the respondent had to say; they just wanted him to show up so they can ridicule him…

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Government, Politics, Society