Insights
'Menopausal Bitch,' La Salle and the Party-List System
WASHINGTON DC, United States – Party-List Congressional Representative Eulogio “Amang” R. Magsaysay, who (sadly) represents teachers and volunteer educators in Congress, called a PAL employee a “menopausal bitch” after she did not accede to his seating request. PALEA and Partido ng Manggagawa picketed Rep. Magsaysay’s office in Green Hills while the hapless female PAL employee tearfully recalled the incident.
Why writing about police incompetence helps – Carlo Osi
WASHINGTON DC, United States – A few months ago, I wrote an article about the Bumbling, Fumbling, Corrupt and Inept nature of Philippine policemen. It was written and published at the height of the Luneta-Quirino Grandstand Hostage Crisis which left 8 Hong Kong tourists dead and a dozen more emotionally scarred.
Philippine New Year 2011: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
New Year in the Philippines comes in literally with a bang – with vigorous fireworks (derived from Chinese traditions) reaching a crescendo at midnight. While each year the media dutifully record the toll of injuries, Filipinos love the boisterous noise and lights (and this year someone captured on a mobile phone the spectacular destruction of a row of stalls selling fireworks).
Aquino: We will resolve NAIA-3 issues in a 'legal manner'
MANILA, Philippines - The Aquino government resolves to put to rest all issues surrounding the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3). President Aquino gave this assurance on Thursday following the announcement of an unfavorable decision of an international tribunal and a scathing statement from a German envoy.
Film review of Rosario: Love's many faces
MANILA, Philippines - I remember those days when one went to the Metro Manila Film Festival to see the likes of Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, Marilou Diaz Abaya, Celso Ad. Castillo, and Mike de Leon compete for the December prizes with their amazing films.
Fewer reporters killed, more kidnapped in 2010
BERLIN – A total of 57 journalists were killed while working in 2010, down from 76 last year, but kidnappings of reporters surged, media rights group Reporters Without Borders said on Thursday.
Don’t Cut in Line and Win the Lotto
WASHINGTON DC, United States – If you cut in line, especially if it’s a long line of people waiting for their turn to buy a lotto ticket, you’re going to regret it. You cut in line, you lose. This lack of discipline leads to many untoward, unexpected results. In the case of the largest lotto prize in the Philippines, cutting in line cost an undisciplined woman the jackpot.
Singapore thinks Asian allies corrupt, incompetent—cables
SINGAPORE - Singaporean diplomats think the leaders of some close Asian allies are corrupt, incompetent or stupid, cables from Wikileaks revealed Sunday.
Philippine absence from Nobel ceremony 'a low point': press
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine newspapers on Saturday attacked the government of President Benigno Aquino III, accusing it of kowtowing to China by staying away from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
FVR not satisfied with PNoy's performance so far
MANILA, Philippines - Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos is unsatisfied with the first 100 days of President Benigno Aquino III.
