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Category Archives: Politics
What Vice Ganda’s tongue-in-cheek remark says about us Filipinos
The latest buzz that has been circulating around the chattering classes is how ABS-CBN comedic talent Vice Ganda made a tongue-in-cheek remark when asked if he had any plans to pursue a career in public service. “Gusto ko president ako … Continue reading
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 Civics, Elections, Government, Media, Politics
Tagged 2016 elections, Agrarian Reform, Elections, hacienda luisita, kris aquino, noynoy aquino, peping cojuangco, supreme court
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Filipino voters should be blamed for the Philippines’ problems
I don’t think there is a point in holding elections in the Philippines. It’s so expensive and the whole process just disrupts normal activities and keeps Filipinos from moving forward. What is the point in going through something that won’t … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Elections
Tagged election campaign, election 2013, nancy binay, political dynasty, voter education, bobby tuazon
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Will the Philippines prosper if we change its system of government?
Can a change in system of government really change the development trajectory of an entire nation? Perhaps so, but the complexity of any causal link that might exist between a system of government and the future success — or failure … Continue reading
Should we junk the minimum wage law in the Philippines?
Workers unite! But then ask the question: Unite to do what exactly? That slogan has been around for more than two centuries now, and though many “activist” elements out there might want us to believe that their “fight” was what … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Economy, Lifestyle, Politics
Tagged arsenio balisacan, communism, labor day, labor law, leftists, minimum wage, peter ackroyd, population, reproductive health, rh bill, risa hontiveros
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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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Risa Hontiveros: How can one be a communist and a Catholic at the same time?
Reading John Nery gush like a starstruck teenager about senatorial candidate Risa Hontiveros (Akbayan and the Liberal Party) in his recent Inquirer.net piece “A Catholic vote for Risa”, you could be forgiven for thinking Hontiveros is some sort of Filipino … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Religion
Tagged akbayan, atheism, bayan muna, catholic vote, communism, cpp-npa, john nery, leftists, mother theresa, reproductive health, rh bill, risa hontiveros, roman catholic church, vatican ii
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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 Government, Politics, Society, Culture
Tagged charter change, globalization, industry, Iraq, thinking, great britain, margaret thatcher, thatcherism, euro, european union, george w bush, war on terror
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One more time: Is Bayan Muna senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño really a communist?
A photo posted by social media commentary giant Showbiz Government seems to show campaign paraphernalia of Bayan Muna senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño alongside weapons and explosive devices captured from the armed terrorist group the New People’s Army (NPA). The caption … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Politics
Tagged bayan muna, communism, cory aquino, cpp-npa, national democratic front, satur ocampo, teddy casiño, terrorism
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Down with the PC Police and Muslim Butt-Kissers!
As we move along the post-Boston Marathon bombing period, I see that there is a lot of debate all around about terrorism issues. There are those who downplay the terror inflicted on the innocent people in Boston and that they … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Religion
Tagged boston, boston marathon bombing, denmark, frank gaffney jr, hirsi ali, islam, jihad, koran, osama bin laden, political correctness, terrorism, theo van gogh, united states
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