Tag: Liberal Party

President Noynoy Aquino shows he is at his best when campaigning and not when working

February 22, 2013February 22, 2013 Ilda 104 Comments

Philippine President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III is reportedly the subject of a complaint filed by officials of Anakpawis party-list to Commissions on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. BS Aquino is being accused of blatantly using bribes to buy votes for his â€œTeam PNoyâ€ for the coming mid-term elections in May 2013. Apparently, the…

Government, Media, Politics

President Noynoy Aquino and opponents talk dirty while issues plaguing nation remain unresolved

January 18, 2013 Ilda 19 Comments

Itâ€™s campaign season again in the Philippines. Senatorial and congressional candidates are gearing up for the big day in May this year. The Filipino people can expect more mudslinging among candidates and less talk about policies between now and Election Day. Those who still bother with what some say is a farce activity will be…

Culture, Politics, Society

Philippine elections 2013: Another spectacle starring Stupid

January 16, 2013 benign0 17 Comments

Again, election fever is in the air. Intrigue sloshes across the chattering classes who exchange factoids on the latest politically-motivated circus — the Gwen Garcia spectacle in Cebu, the Miriam vs Johnny imbroglio in the Senate, and the Aga Muhlach vs the whole system impasse in Bicol among others. What is the common denominator amongst…

Politics

Ever since he became president, PNoy’s Decembers have been “in the red”

December 25, 2012July 30, 2013 FallenAngel 35 Comments

Let’s cut to the chase since the Christmas holidays are upon us, after all: Has anyone noticed that President Benigno Simeon Aquino III (BS Aquino) has been “seeing red” every December since his presidency started? 2010: Noynoy’s beloved Truth Commission got shot down due to unconstitutionality 2011: Noynoy lambasts former CJ Corona at the National…

Government, Politics

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in showdown with Aquino government

December 24, 2012December 24, 2012 Ilda 86 Comments

What is happening in Cebu? Apparently there is some sort of a lockdown going on complete with riot police and wire barricades in front of the governorâ€™s office. Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia has locked herself in her office and been there for a few days now in defiance of the suspension order served to her…

Government, Politics, Society

Grace Padaca’s indebtedness to Noynoy Aquino could compromise Comelec’s independence

November 2, 2012October 23, 2013 Ilda 87 Comments

The new Commissions on Elections Commissioner, Grace Padaca has reportedly asked “the Sandiganbayan to junk the graft and malversation cases filed against her, saying her position in government has vested her with immunity from such suit.” Well, well, well. Who is Padaca trying to fool? It seems she is playing a trick on peoples’ memories….

Crime, Government, Politics