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A Lament For OFWs

Posted on November 8, 2015 By Grimwald 8 Comments on A Lament For OFWs
A Lament For OFWs

Just recently, one of my best friends has now moved to Singapore with his wife and hopes to make a decent living there as an engineer. My heart goes out to him and his wife and I hope that they have a prosperous life there together while raising their family. However, with everything that’s happened…

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Culture, Economy, Government, Society

The trouble with the Iglesia Ni Cristo is that they trouble us

Posted on August 30, 2015August 30, 2015 By Add 73 Comments on The trouble with the Iglesia Ni Cristo is that they trouble us
The trouble with the Iglesia Ni Cristo is that they trouble us

#IglesiaNiCristo (INC) has been a trending topic now for several hours since yesterday. The picture that Top Gear Philippines posted on social media says all the reasons why it is trending. Motorists and commuters are steamed by the rally INC has decided to hold in front EDSA Shrine, and at the nearby intersection of EDSA…

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Civics, Crime, Politics, Religion

Pagmamahal sa Kahon

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015 By P. Farol 21 Comments on Pagmamahal sa Kahon
Pagmamahal sa Kahon

Ewan ko lang at pasensya na mga brod kung makakasakit ako ng damdamin, pero akala ko naabot ko na ang sukdulan ng pagka-asar ko sa administrasyon ni Noynoy Aquino. Matagal ko na rin gustong pakawalan ang mga salitang hinahasa ko, pero nagpigil at nagpasensya muna ako kasi baka naman ma remedyuhan ng mga kinauukulan ang…

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Government, Politics, Society

Balancing the duty of the Bureau of Customs and the sacredness of the Balikbayan Box

Posted on August 23, 2015August 23, 2015 By Vincent 25 Comments on Balancing the duty of the Bureau of Customs and the sacredness of the Balikbayan Box
Balancing the duty of the Bureau of Customs and the sacredness of the Balikbayan Box

Recently, I heard news about the Bureau of Customs (BOC) intending to open Balikbayan Boxes for inspection. The Manila Times reported in an August 17, 2015 article: “The items [inside the boxes] may as well be considered as smuggled goods for non-compliance with the Philippine Tariff and Customs Code,” Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina said on…

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Crime, Culture, Government, Society
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