The Yellowtards’ obsession with manufactured popularity
Perhaps supporters of the Liberal Party (LP, also known as the Yellowtards) know, deep down inside, why their presidential candidate really lost in the 2016 elections. Or not. The …
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Who’s afraid of Leni Robredo?
Is there something to fear, when it comes to “Vice-president” Leni Robredo? The widow of Jesse, who can easily give off an impression na di makabasag pinggan? Veteran insufferable gossip, …
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Typhoon #NinaPH: the struggle for Leni Robredo’s PR image is on! #Nockten
To observe someone’s true colors, especially leaders, it is best done when they are in situations they cannot plan for, or cannot entirely control. An easy example, of course, would …
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Should we really be worried about President Duterte’s conduct at international gatherings?
One could reasonably expect Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to cause an uproar even before he gets on a plane. And he did; the issue, however, should be framed less around …
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Three fundamental weaknesses of the Duterte administration
Around the time of its first 50 days, the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte’s predecessor, Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino, was beleaguered by the Mendoza hostage situation and its fallout. The incident …
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The Kidapawan incident – questions that start with the word ‘why’ #BigasHindiBala
The phrase “preventable tragedy” is inseparable from any discussion of the Aquino administration as it comes to a close in less than three months. Not only has the term of …
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Mar Roxas and the bigger picture of contending with a ‘foreign’ presidential candidate
Liberal Party (LP) standard bearer Mar Roxas had the following to say in an interview where he was asked about what he thought about Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s reason for …
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Mar Roxas’ Funny Pre-Campaign Period Image Makeover
When Mar Roxas was officially endorsed by current Philippine president Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino as the standard bearer of the Liberal Party, no doubt that Mar and his staff recognized …
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