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26/07/2025

We all know you are all morons...
it was hilarious that the Supreme Court had to confirm it.
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25/07/2025

The Supreme Court just confirmed what most with a civics textbook already knew—of course the impeachment was void.

Common sense: 1
Political drama: 0

Another W for the Dutertes!

25/07/2025

You don’t get to claim accountability while ignoring the very structure that holds it together (read it over and over, until it sinks in).

That’s not principle — that’s performance. And frankly, the Constitution deserves better than being used as a political prop by people who refuse to read it past the headlines.

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'WE HAVE MANY DISTURBING QUESTIONS'

Ito ang komento ni Sen. Risa Hontiveros sa desisyon ng Korte Suprema na ideklarang unconstitutional ang articles of impeachment laban kay Vice Pres. Sara Duterte.

Giit ng senadora, maraming katanungan patungkol sa short-term at long-term consequences ng desisyon ng Supreme Court kahit pa hindi ito nangangahulugang pinapawalang-sala si VP Duterte.

Ipinagtataka ng senador kung paano na-violate ng impeachment complaint ang one-year bar rule. Nakababahala din umano ang tila pagdadagdag ng napakaraming requirement upang masimulan ang proseso ng impeachment.

"Lahat ng opisyal ng bayan ay may pananagutan sa bawat Pilipino, and the constitutional right of the people to hold their highest officials accountable must always prevail," saad niya.

25/07/2025

UPDATE YOUR CV

Only in this circus do people take an oath to uphold the Constitution, then throw a tantrum when it actually gets in their way. If following the law feels like a ‘technicality,’ maybe you’re in the wrong damn job.

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The impeachment process should not be derailed by legal technicalities, the House of Representatives said Friday.

House spokesperson Princess Abante issued the statement in response to the Supreme Court decision declaring the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional.

Read the full story at the comments section.

25/07/2025

How the Supreme Court Defines Due Process in Impeachment

25/07/2025

"Of course

— who needs the Supreme Court when we have a few lawmakers who apparently know the Constitution better than the justices themselves? Clearly, their legal expertise and personal convictions override an entire bench of constitutional scholars. How lucky we are."

"Forget the rule of law

— let’s just go with whatever feels politically convenient today. After all, why respect a unanimous Supreme Court decision when you can stage your own version of constitutional cosplay in the Senate?" Bam Aquino

25/07/2025

THE BUCK STOPS AT 19TH CONGRESS

"Ah yes, because nothing says ‘defending the Constitution’ like blatantly ignoring a unanimous Supreme Court ruling about what the Constitution actually says. Who needs checks and balances when we’ve got self-righteous outrage, right?"

"Apparently, if the Supreme Court doesn’t agree with your political agenda, just pretend their ruling doesn’t count. Brilliant — why even have a judiciary when lawmakers can just cherry-pick which constitutional interpretations to follow?"

Nex time ka na humirit Bam Aquino

'DAPAT IPAGPATULOY ANG IMPEACHMENT TRIAL'

Sen. Bam Aquino on Friday released a statement expressing his strong belief that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte must proceed.

This comes after the Supreme Court unanimously declared the articles of impeachment against Duterte unconstitutional, citing a violation of the one-year ban on filing multiple complaints against the same official.

"Nananawagan ako sa mga kapwa Senador na agad magsagawa ng caucus para talakayin ang desisyong binabalewala ang aming tungkulin sa Saligang Batas," Aquino said in a statement.

25/07/2025

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF CARDS

1. Criminal & Graft Complaints over 2025 Budget Insertions

👉 In February 2025, a coalition of former Duterte allies and an NGO filed criminal charges against Romualdez and other lawmakers, alleging the falsification of legislative documents. They claim ₱241 billion was illegally inserted into the General Appropriations Act through blank fields that were filled post-ratification—a serious violation under Article 170 of the Revised Penal Code

Source: https://mb.com.ph/8/2/2025/duterte-allies-ngo-to-file-charges-vs-romualdez

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2. Business Interests & Bribery Allegations

👉 Romualdez has been implicated in U.S. litigation involving Okada Manila’s board, where communications allegedly describe him as “Number 2” or a “common friend” facilitating influence behind the crisis in the casino’s management

Source: https://cmfr-phil.org/media-ethics-responsibility/journalism-review/medias-selective-coverage-of-martin-romualdez/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

👉 Critics raise concerns about his varied business holdings in infrastructure, media, mining, and banking—arguing that his legislative power may overlap with personal gain

Source: https://tribune.net.ph/2025/06/07/the-romualdez-speakership?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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3. Shadow Media Influence & Press Censorship

👉 Romualdez’s family controls a network of media entities—People’s Journal, People’s Tonight, Manila Standard, and Prime Media Holdings (which acquired a majority stake in ABS-CBN)—raising questions about propaganda or influence operations. Some journalists have noted a trend of media outlets suppressing critical stories about him

Source: https://cmfr-phil.org/media-ethics-responsibility/journalism-review/medias-selective-coverage-of-martin-romualdez/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

👉 A notable case involved reporting by The FilAm that claimed he donated USD 1–2 million to Harvard for a Tagalog course. The article was pulled down by Inquirer.net after a few hours, raising censorship concerns, likely due to his family's connections with the media group

Source: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/inquirer-net-takes-down-martin-romualdez-story-reported-funding-harvard-university-tagalog-course/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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4. Local Allegations & Public Discontent

👉 Local voices have criticized how budget allocations have bypassed regions. Another user succinctly captures broader sentiment "Corruption in the Philippines is a festering issue, with House Speaker Martin Romualdez at the center of power…" The post cites flood control failures, misuse of aid, and gambling industry expansion under his influence

Source: https://mb.com.ph/8/2/2025/duterte-allies-ngo-to-file-charges-vs-romualdez

SUPORTA KAY ROMUALDEZ

Umakyat na sa 291 ang bilang ng mga kongresista na lumagda sa manifesto of support para magpatuloy ang House speakership ni Rep. Martin Romualdez sa 20th Congress, ayon sa listahan na ibinahagi ni Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin.

25/07/2025

Macron has publicly mentioned the possibility or intention to recognize Palestine three times:

Feb 2024 — Opened the door, said it wasn’t taboo.

April 2025 — Set potential timing (June).

July 2025 — Official announcement with confirmation.

Only the July 2025 declaration committed to formal recognition at a specific time (UNGA in September).

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Recognition must be matched with real action:
🚫 An end to the massacre in Gaza
📦 Massive humanitarian aid
🛑 Ceasefire NOW
💥 Demilitarization must apply to all forces of oppression — not just the occupied, but the occupier
🏛️ Full support for Palestinian self-determination and accountability for war crimes

We say this loud and clear:
Peace without justice is submission.
Statehood without freedom is illusion.

We stand with the people of Palestine — not just in their suffering, but in their right to live, to resist, and to thrive.

24/07/2025

Sir, at least pretend you watched a TED Talk on leadership once?
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24/07/2025

The “new normal” isn’t some mystical curse—it’s just what happens when no one in charge wants to fix anything.

05/04/2023

At the age of 106, is known as Kalinga's who continues to practice and teach the art of “batok,” a traditional way of tattooing that uses bamboo sticks, thorns, and charcoal powder.