Duterte and his cannibals
Edgar Matobato’s recent interview with Hanna Beech of the New York Times revealed very disturbing detail—how he and his Davao Death Squad (DDS) made sashimi and barbecue out of the extremities of a newly-murdered victim, a fine “finger food” to accompany cheap liquor in one of Davao City’s killing fields.
National Budget: Cycle of swindling, system of bureaucrat capitalism must end
The national budget has been skewed in favor of political patronage at the expense of social services. The politics of “ayuda”, the giving of aid purportedly to help the poor, is now seen as the path to electoral victory.
Poetry: Time, Memory, Motherhood
Poetry is a movie that will be with you for a long time as you ponder what became of its lead character. The length of time necessary to come to a conclusion is immaterial. Similar to Poetry, every moment of that thinking process is a joy to savor. And when you reach your answer to your question on Poetry’s ending, you will be grateful that time and memory are on your side.
Ang aking ibig
Ang lasing na bubuyog,/Isdang hindi malunod,Sa lingkis ng pag-ibig,Ay titig na malagkit.
On the reorganization of the Security Council
“The removal of Vice President Sara Duterte and former presidents from the NSC clearly shows the widening rift between the Marcos and Duterte factions. This is not just about national security – this is about political survival.”
Bogus RCEF math
RTL can only generate huge tariffs by letting traders run wild, importing rice without control and killing any chance for Filipino farmers to maintain their market share.
On a new EDCA site in Mindanao
“Mindanao deserves genuine development, not militarization risks. We call on Filipinos to remain vigilant and assertive in protecting our sovereignty. Let’s work towards a truly independent foreign policy prioritizing Filipino interests over foreign agenda.”
Bayan Muna fumes at SSS contribution hike; sees adjustment as additional burden to members
“This SSS contribution hike is absolutely unconscionable. Workers are already dealing with increased water rates from both Maynilad and Manila Water, higher electricity rates from Meralco, and now they have to shoulder bigger SSS contributions,” Colmenares said.
Compensation for Acquitted Prisoners
“Our prisons are overcrowded, underfunded, and inhumane. Maraming nakakulong ang hindi dapat naroon sa simula pa lang—mga magsasaka, manggagawa, kabataan, at aktibista na pinaratangan ng gawa-gawang kaso. For those who are acquitted, freedom alone is not enough. Justice requires that the state makes amends by compensating them and helping them rebuild their lives.
Lawmaker, Reds denounce US carrier’s ‘affront’ on PH sovereignty
“This is not just ships passing in the night. The USS Carl Vinson and its strike group represent the continuing US military aggression and intervention in Philippine affairs,” House of Representatives Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas said.