Opinion
“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...
Opinion
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...
Opinion
Who among current government officials experienced the 'Golden Era'?
Fifty years ago, Marcos Sr. signed a proclamation that marked the grueling era of Filipinos - Martial Law. This bloody chapter resulted in a series of powerful resistance from the collective effort of citizens to overthrow the dictator, which we now know as the “People Power Revolution.” As we commemorate the thousands who died, were tortured, disappeared, and overall suffered under the hands of tyranny during this time of the year, let us look back and discover who amongst the current government officials experienced the rotten system of Martial Law.
Senator Koko Pimentel - Despite voicing that he does...
Opinion
Why Vote for BBM? Here’s What You Must Know
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (also known as BBM) is one of the most controversial presidential candidates today. A lot of contents, both articles and videos are stating his plausibility (for pro-BBM) and implausibility (for anti-BBM) all over the social media platforms.
According to his supporters, Filipinos should vote for BBM due to the following:
He is a long-term visionary person.
He’s doing something without anyone noticing it.
He does not fight back against all criticism.
Some accusations toward him and his family are tampered information.
However, these statements provided by his supporters are based on purely opinionated thoughts....
Opinion
An Open Letter to the Church in an Election Season
We believe that God exists. We believe in miracles and blessings; of goodness and love; of being selfless and honest. We grew up with an environment that firmly believed in those things.
This election has been the most difficult path we’ve walked because there are a lot of people that we lost. People whom we admired and looked up to growing up were the same people who condemned us for fighting for the truth; for standing up for what we thought will give us an honest and transparent governance – one with a clean track record and with a heart...