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Philippines and Papua New Guinea fish exports may be banned in Europe

June 11, 2014 benign0 1 Comment

Illegal fishing practices in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea may cost the economies of these two impoverished countries dearly. The European Union is reportedly threatening to ban fish imports from the two countries unless they curb illegal fishing practices. The warning, which was welcomed by environmental groups, puts the two countries on the EU’s…

Crime, Economy, Environment, Money Talks, Religion

Is June 12, 1898 REALLY the Philippines’ Independence Day?

June 11, 2014June 12, 2016 benign0 15 Comments

It’s 2014 and as of this writing, guess what: tomorrow is “Independence Day”. Again. According to the latest Philippine History books, the 12th June is the day the Philippines became “independent” — the outcome of the Philippine Revolution which began August 1896. On the 12th June 1898, Aguinaldo led the declaration of Philippine independence from…

Government, Society

Newsflash! ‘Devout’ Christian ‘coerced’ to get naked on ‘Pinoy Big Brother’!

June 10, 2014June 10, 2014 benign0 10 Comments

So the popular reality show Pinoy Big Brother is now the centre of some kind of controversy surrounding allegations that “housemate” Jayme Jalandoni (reportedly “a devout Christian”) in a recent episode was “coerced” into posing nude along with several other contestants. Understandably, Senator Pia Cayetano ought to be upset. After all she is “a staunch…

Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Religion, Society

Why London’s anti-homeless spikes are a great idea Filipinos should take note of

June 10, 2014June 10, 2014 benign0 10 Comments

A public uproar has erupted over a photo of metal studs installed on floors at the entrance of luxury apartment buildings in London to deter homeless people from sleeping in these areas. No less than the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has reportedly joined the social media indignation frenzy condemning these fixtures as “ugly, self…

Civics, Politics, Society

Senator Bong Revilla’s privilege speech to end all privilege speeches!

June 9, 2014 benign0 24 Comments

Senator Bong Revilla’s delivered his privilege speech on the 9th June 2014 as charges related to his alleged involvement in the pork barrel “scam” were being laid against him by the Department of Justice. It opened with an appeal to Philippine President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III to lend him an audience whilst he expressed…

Crime, Government, Media, Politics, Society

The Qatar World Cup Is Already Deadly

June 9, 2014June 9, 2014 Gogs 5 Comments

Games people play, You take it or leave it Things that they say, Just don’t make it right If I’m tellin’ you the truth right now, do you believe it From the album Turn of A Friendly Card by The Alan Parsons Project In my previous contribution to GRP, I wrote about the…

Development, Economy, Glitz and Glamour

Spectre of Bribery Subtlety Casts A Shadow On The World Cup

June 9, 2014June 9, 2014 Gogs 3 Comments

For once I am going to talk about corruption not orchestrated by a bald, non-achieving ringmaster. Actually it is much bigger than that. I really was tempted to write a bit on local bandwagon fans delusions about the Azkals but the football festival that snubbed them takes priority. For starters a recent article in the…

Glitz and Glamour

Five things the Philippines needs to develop to become a great nation

June 8, 2014June 8, 2014 benign0 31 Comments

The following are the five key pillars that form the foundation of what could make Filipinos’ aspirations to build not just a better Philippines but a great Philippines a reality. No amount of nebulous campaign slogans and promises delivered in flowery speeches will replace the need for solid foundations for development and progress. Here is…

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