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Category Archives: Government
It is in the Filipinos’ best interest that Noynoy stay alive until the 2016 elections are over
President Noynoy Aquino’s health has been a concern ever since the start of his term. He is known as an avid smoker. He claims that his job causes him an unbearable amount of stress. What doesn’t help is that he … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Media, Politics, Civics, Elections
Tagged Agrarian Reform, Elections, hacienda luisita, kris aquino, noynoy aquino, peping cojuangco, supreme court, 2016 elections
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Down with the Colonial Apologists and Imperialists!
This is a reply to Mr. Hector Gamboa’s “Down with PC Police and Muslim Butt-Kissers!” which appeared at the GetRealPhilippines.COM, posted on April 25th. I agree with the author that: “As we move along the post-Boston Marathon bombing period, I … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Crime, Government, Society
Tagged apologist, boston bomber, colonialism, fundamentalism, hillary clinton, imperialism, islam, jihad, pakistan, political correctness, terrorism, united states
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Are You Willing To Pay For Bembol Roco’s Trip To Cannes?
I do wish the government can send Bembol Roco to Cannes for the premiere of his movie Maynila Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag. #cannes #grant #leadactor — Erik Matti (@ErikMatti) April 29, 2013 I hope this … Continue reading
Posted in Glitz and Glamour, Government, Politics
Tagged Bembol Roco, Filipino taxpayers, film industry, labor day, political rallies, tax revenue, taxes, taxpayer
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A reminder to Filipinos – the cardinal rules of the House of Aquino
Is it just me, or a growing number of Filipino citizens are becoming more dissatisfied with president Benigno Simeon Aquino III’s (BS Aquino) performance as time passes by? Those who are dissatisfied claim that nothing much has changed. BS Aquino … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Government, Society
Tagged arsenio balisacan, balat-sibuyas, blame game, cardinal rule, criticism, gloria arroyo, mindanao power crisis, neda, negative campaigning, nganga, noynoy aquino, nscb, poverty
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Lack of thinking and arrogant attitudes are the Philippines’ undoing
In the Philippines, there are many people who claim to have a monopoly on great ideas. They claim to know what is good for you and everyone else. Some of them get very impatient about bringing their ideas into “action”. … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Government, Politics, Society
Tagged charter change, euro, european union, george w bush, globalization, great britain, industry, Iraq, margaret thatcher, thatcherism, thinking, war on terror
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Do Filipinos understand what debates are really all about?
It seems Nancy Binay has recently become the subject of a few satirical articles. The focus of such satire is her apparent aversion towards participation in any kind of political debate during the election campaign. Court grants Nancy Binay’s Temporary … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Culture, Education, Government, Media, Politics
Tagged civil discussion, cockfight, debate, election campaigns, elections 2013, nancy binay, noynoy aquino, sabong
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Did COMELEC spokesman James Jimenez fail his advocacy?
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) spokesman James Jimenez did his job well. He led a successful initiative to educate voters, mounted drives to raise awareness around abusive political campaign practices, and publicised processes and procedures to encourage Filipinos to register and … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Government, Politics
Tagged comelec, Elections, james jimenez, personal accountability, voter education, voter registration
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My sympathy to all victims of bombs, violence, aggression and imperialism and US Global Domination
While doing my usual virtual activity to my surprise and amusement, I run across an article from the so-called The Society of Honor by Joe America maliciously entitled “Sympathy to the Boston Bomber?” criticizing my article “The Boston Bombing and … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Government, Society
Tagged boston, imperialism, noam chomsky, terrorism, united states, war
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What a difference a day makes – from incredible to infernal: Noynoy’s feature on Time 100
What a difference a day makes, twenty-four little hours … What a difference a day makes, and the difference is you – Stanley Adams, What a Diff’rence a Day Makes What a difference a day makes indeed. President Benigno Simeon … Continue reading
