Tag: typhoon odette

Answering the threats of natural calamities in the Philippines

January 18, 2022 The Unpopular Opinion 8 Comments

Roughly one month has passed since Typhoon Odette devastated various regions of the Philippines, specifically the Visayas islands. Houses, bridges, and harbors were left in ruins, while trees and electrical posts were uprooted. Lifeline accessibility was greatly hampered, with access to electricity and safe drinking water returning only after two days or more. With this…

Development, Environment, Government

Is Leni Robredo really SINGLE-HANDEDLY on top of the Typhoon Odette relief effort?

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 benign0 13 Comments

If we are to believe Chief Yellowtard “economist” JC Punongbayan, presidential candidate and “vice president” Leni Robredo is the only person really on top of the relief operations surrounding the havoc wrought by Typhoon Ria (local codename “Odette”). Rappler and ABS-CBN say so, his fellow Yellowtards say so, and Robredo herself says so. So it…

Government, Politics

Leni Robredo and Manny Pacquiao jointly EXPLOIT devastation wrought by Typhoon Odette for political gain

December 20, 2021 benign0 9 Comments

True to the unimaginative character of the Opposition campaign led by Yellowtard presidential candidate Leni Robredo, Typhoon Odette’s visit this weekend presented what seemed to be a grand opportunity for Robredo and her pinky team to, well, grandstand before the cameras. An added bonus was boxing champ and rival presidential candidate calling for various partisan…

Government, Politics