Opinion
An Open Letter to PBBM in his 2nd SONA
Growing up knowing how the government works for the nation as well as for its people, we became too critical of how the president would speak for us and how he would change and let the people be freed from the life they were expecting to be changed, just like how every president gets on their throne to change what needs to be changed for the benefit of the nation and its people.
This is an open letter to express our hopes, concerns, and aspirations for the future of our nation. We understand that your State of the Nation...
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PAG-HIHIRAP NG TSUPER DAMA NG KOMYUTER
Bago natin himayin at talakayin ang nag-aambang Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program na isinusulong ng kasalukuyang administrasyon na naglalayong kitilin ang buhay ng mga jeepney at pamumuhay ng mga tsuper. Balikan at tanawing muli natin sa pagkakataong ito ang mga dahilan kung bakit hindi dapat [muna] alisin ang tanging tagapagtaguyod sa transportasyon ng mga Pilipino.
Isa ang jeepeney sa mga pampublikong sasakyan na umiiral sa buong bansa. May kanya kanyang ruta, may kakaibang disenyo ang bawat piyesa, at totong nakatatak na ito sa ating kultura. Sa mga nagdaang tao, nagsisilbing ‘source of transportation’ ito ng mga ordinaryong mamamayan. Bukod sa...
Opinion
Alex Gonzaga's 35th year of immaturity
Public figures and social media personalities, especially those with massive followings, were supposed to be role models to 'influence' the younger generation with good manners and proper conduct. Unfortunately, in the Philippines, those who have the power to do good are the ones who instigate childlike and immature behavior, which they flaunt on their social media platforms. Once called out, they act as if they were the victim and release a half-assed apology with their quoted bible verses. Sadly, this has been the norm in the 'global village' on the internet.
It's the third week of 2023, and several...
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“The Boat is Sinking, Group Yourselves Into…” Malacañang faces consecutive resignations
Marking President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s 100th day in Malacañang, three officials made their way out of the Palace. According to political analyst Jean Franco, the resignation of three cabinet members can benefit the administration. "Because at the very least, the administration can finally settle once the appointments that are going to be made have been finally approved by the Commission on Appointments (CA)," Franco said.
On Tuesday, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, officially stepped down from her position due to “certain medical conditions.” Back in September, Angeles made a false claim regarding the US trip of the President. She claimed...
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Killings everywhere, is the Philippines a safe place for journalists?
TW: Assasination, Killing.
One of the most famous radio commentators and a former broadcaster of DWIZ 882 KHZ AM Percival Mabasa, also known as Percy Lapid was shot dead by two armed suspects at the subdivision's entrance in Las Piñas City while he was making his way to his online broadcasting, according to the reports from Las Piñas City Police.
Percy Lapid is a known critic of the Duterte and Marcos Jr. administrations. He hosted “ Lapid Fire '' where he often criticized the former president Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the wrongdoings, abuses and irregularities...