Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Watch: Father Hacks Man With a Bolo for Trespassing, Sleeping Under Daughter’s Bed, CHR Reacts (Video)

A lady in Valenzuela City had a shock of her life after learning that a man was sleeping under her bed. At first, she thought the man was a ghost because she did not see him entering her room and no one has asked her permission. So when the lady told her father about the man, the former hacked him with a bolo. Watch news video below.

Saturday, October 28, 2017

PLDT, Smart Could Lose Thousands of Subscribers After Hiring Kris Aquino as Brand Ambassador, Analyst Says

PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications could lose thousands of subscribers after these two giant telecommunication companies hired Kris Aquino as their latest brand ambassador. This is according to a marketing analyst who has read the tons of negative comments on the Facebook posts of PLDT and Smart about hiring Kris as product endorser.

P50-M Naga River Revetment Project by VP Leni Robredo Collapses, Less Than 2 Months After its Inauguration

A part of the Naga River Revetment Project by Vice President Leni Robredo when she was still a congresswoman has collapsed on November 4, 2016. This was part of the P650-million Naga River rehabilitation project funded from the community development fund (CDF) of VP Leni Robredo during the administration of Benigno “Noynoy”Aquino III.

Friday, October 27, 2017

Si Pia at Lourd Devera Pantay na sa Kakupalan, Presidential Spokesman Facebook Page Says, OPS Explains

"Si Pia at si Lourd Devera pantay na sa kakupalan." – This is the controversial comment posted by the official Facebook account of the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson (OPS) this Friday, October 27. It appeared at the said Facebook page at around 11:30 am during the live video of the so-called Mindanao Hour in Malacañang, during the Q&A with reporters.

Watch: Displaced Marawi Childen Cry While Waving Goodbye to Soldiers Who Took Good Care of Them (Video)

The Marawi crisis is now over after President Rodrigo Duterte declared the liberation of the city from the Maute group. And because of that, government troops are now being pulled and will return to their families. But then, children of Marawi who have been displaced because of the war cry as they watch them leave. Watch the tear-jerker video below.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Retired Adult Star Poses as Virgin Mary in Instagram Photoshopped Image, Angry Netizens React

Retired adult entertainment star Mia Khalifa recently posed as the Blessed Virgin Mary in a photoshopped image she posted on her official Instagram account. Apparently, the stint was supposed to be a sarcastic, and as a defense to Malala Yousafzai after some people mistook the Pakistani activist for her. However, a lot of netizens were offended by her joke.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

List of 60+ Achievements of President Rodrigo Duterte 2016-2017 (And Still Counting)

Without a doubt, President Rodrigo Duterte has been very famous since the election campaign, to the point that even international media became interested in him. His unconventional and controversial speeches made him even more popular, especially to his critics. But the question is, are there improvements under the Duterte administration?

China Donates 47 Brand New Heavy Equipment for Faster Marawi Rehabilitation, No Conditions Attached

The Chinese government has donated 47 brand new pieces of construction equipment to the Philippines to help the rehabilitation of Marawi City, which was heavily destroyed during the battle of government forces and the terrorist Maute group. But contrary to what many Filipinos especially those who are against China, the donations have no conditions attached.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Piolo Pascual Donates P1 Million for Marawi Rehabilitation, Direk Joyce Bernal Donates P500K

Actor Piolo Pascual has donated P1 million to help in the rehabilitation of Marawi City, while movie director Joyce Bernal donated P500,000. Pascual and Bernal personally gave their checks to actor Robin Padilla on Monday, October 23. The financial assistance came a week after President Rodrigo Duterte declared the liberation of Marawi City from the Maute group.

‘Ninoy, Cory and Noynoy’ Book to be Removed From Major Bookstores Due to Zero Sales Since 2016 Elections

Some books sell well, and some don’t. For political books like "Ninoy, Cory and Noynoy", the sales were good when Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III was still the president. However, sales of this book declined rapidly right after the 2016 elections. And now that no one buys it anymore despite its very low price at P75 only, it will be removed from major bookstores.

Monday, October 23, 2017

Imee Marcos Meets Anti-Marcos Advocate, Whose Uncle Was Saved by Lt Ferdinand Marcos During WWII

Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos recently met face to face with Suzette Perez-Pido, a staunch anti-Marcos advocate. But instead of debating about the Martial Law era, the two ladies seemed to be very happy on their first ever meeting. The reason? Imee’s father, the late President Ferdinand Marcos once saved the life of Suzette’s uncle during World War II.

Trillanes to Block Proposed Senate Hearing vs Roxas, Drilon as Alleged Drug Lord Protectors in Visayas

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is set to block the proposed Senate Hearing on the proliferation of illegal drugs in the Visayas. This comes after an arrested drug lord mentioned in his sworn affidavit that former DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and Senate Minority Floor Leader Franklin Drilon as the top drug lord protectors in their hometown region.

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Watch: President Duterte Only Copied Noynoy Aquino Administration, Sen Chiz Escudero Says (Video)

President Rodrigo Duterte has only copied the style of the administration of Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. This is according to Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, who cited some instances last Thursday, October 19 that would support his claim. Escudero was the running mate of Senator Grace Poe in the May 2016 elections. Watch video below.

Mar Roxas, Franklin Drilon Top Drug Lord Protectors in Visayas, Drug Lord’s Sworn Affidavit Says

Former DILG (Department of the Interior and Local Government) Secretary Mar Roxas and Senate Minority Floor Leader Franklin Drilon are the top drug lord protectors in the Visayan region. This is according to a sworn affidavit of suspected drug lord Ricky Suarez Serenio, who was arrested last January 8 at his hideout in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

Friday, October 20, 2017

Watch: Noynoy Aquino Falls Into Pasig River While Testing a Boat for Collecting Garbage (Video)

Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III fell into the Pasig River once upon during his presidency. As we all know, the garbage problem in this 25-kilometer long river has been getting worst as time goes by. But in fairness to his administration, there was somehow an effort to clean it. Unfortunately, he literally bathed into the Pasig River. Watch the shocking video below.

Watch: Man Slaps 11-Year Old Boy Inside Elevator 3 Times, Apologizes but Defends Actions (Video)

A man was caught on CCTV slapping the face of an 11-year old boy three times inside an elevator in a condominium in Cubao, Quezon City. The suspect was later identified as Mike Carlos, 35, and a resident in the said condominium. He apologized for his actions, but nevertheless defended himself. Watch GMA News ’24 Oras’ report video below.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Top 22 Possible Candidates to Run for Senator in 2019 Elections

Before we know it, it’s already 2019 mid-term elections here in the Philippines. As we all know, political parties are now carefully choosing their potential candidates to run for senator. And because politics today is always in the headlines, the voting public will only vote for 12 senators in 2019, the competition is being expected to be tough and controversial.

Watch: Man Abducted by Father of 18-Year Old Girlfriend He Didn’t Want to Marry (Video)

A man was abducted last Sunday night, October 15 in Laguna by a group of men from a store where he works. The suspects? The family of his girlfriend he didn’t want to marry, and the mastermind is the girl’s father. Luckily, the police immediately responded and the suspects were arrested. The incident was caught by CCTV in the area. Watch video below.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

US Senator Who Banned Sale of Weapons to PNP Meets With Trillanes in US, Talked About Human Rights in PH

A senator of the United States of America (USA) recently met with no less than Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in the US. Republican Senator Marco Rubio, who is one of the two US senators who blocked the sale of weapons to the Philippine National Police (PNP), admitted the meeting via his official Twitter press account on Tuesday, October 17.

This Simple Computation Proves Jeepney Modernization Program is Not Anti-Poor, Contrary to Piston’s Claims

The Pinagkaisang Samahan ng Tsuper and Operator Nationwide (Piston) staged a 2-day transport strike this week against the jeepney modernization program of the Duterte government. According to the group, this project is anti-poor. However, here’s a simple computation from Manila Times columnist Malou Tiquia, proving that it can actually help jeepney drivers.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

3rd Protest Day Canceled: 2-Day Transport Strike Fail Due to Members’ Complaints of Unpaid Allowances?

The Pinagkaisang Samahan ng Tsuper and Operator Nationwide (Piston) reportedly canceled its plan for a third day of protest against the jeepney modernization program of the Duterte government. But while the transport group said that the original plan is only a 2-day protest, some of its members said that it is supposed to be until Wednesday, October 18.

Duterte Government to Launch Website for Trading of Commodities to Reduce Process Time, Remove Red Tape

The Duterte administration is set to launch this coming December a new online trade facilitation platform, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). Its main purpose is to reduce the processing time for shipment permits and to eliminate red tape that causes unnecessary delays during the transactions of businesses with the government.

Monday, October 16, 2017

NAIA Not Included in Top 20 Worst Airports in the World 2017, Also Not in Top 5 Worst Airports in Asia

Good news! The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is not anymore included in the top 20 worst airports in the world. This is according to the annual survey being conducted to travel website The Guide To Sleeping In Airports, released on Sunday, October 15. The said survey was based on overall airport experience, and was voted by their regular customers.

Duterte Says Pacquiao’s Friend, ‘Narco’ Mayor Aniceto Lopez Should Have Been Killed Like Mayor Parojinog

Despite being tagged as a narco-politician, Maasim, Sarangani Mayor Aniceto Lopez is lucky to be alive. This is according to no less than President Rodrigo Duterte himself, who noted that the mayor should have been killed. According to him, Mayor Aniceto Lopez should suffer the same fate of Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo “Aldong” Parojinog Jr.

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Mayor Inday Sara Duterte Admits She Voted for Mar Roxas in 2010, Explains Photo Campaigning for LP With Dad

A photo during the 2010 election campaign in Davao City surfaced online, and has been a subject of controversy among netizens. Why? Simply because it shows then-Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and her daughter, then-Vice Mayor Inday Sara Duterte campaigning for presidential candidate Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino and his running mate, Mar Roxas.

Friday, October 13, 2017

Mayor Inday Sara Duterte Challenges Sen Trillanes, “Show Your Balls, Don’t Hide in the Senate”

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio appears to have lost patience on Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. The presidential daughter is now challenging the Liberal Party (LP) ally senator to show his balls, and not hide in the Senate. Apparently, the challenge came after the soldier-turned politician responded to the mayor’s statement about the 2016 elections.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Comelec Chairman Andy Bautista Resigns, VP Robredo Now Worried on Bongbong Marcos’ Electoral Protest

Comelec (Commission on Elections) Chairman Andres “Andy” Bautista resigned from his post this Wednesday, October 11. The Comelec chief publicly announced his resignation via his open letter posted on his social media accounts. The move came less than a month after the House of Representatives junked an impeachment complaint against him.

Watch: Steven Seagal Back in Manila to Support Miss Earth, Says Dutete is a Very Good President (Video)

Hollywood action star Steven Seagal is back in Manila, this time to support the advocacy of the Miss Earth 2017 beauty pageant, and to find a possible location for his next movie. In a press conference at the Carousel mansion in Mandaluyong City last Monday night, he was also asked about his thoughts on President Rodrigo Duterte. Watch video below.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Blind Duterte Supporters Defend President Duterte for His Cursing, Lying and Broken Promises

President Rodrigo Duterte is known for cursing at people who accused and criticized him. Recently, he admitted telling a lie about the details of the alleged offshore bank accounts of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. He said he only invented those bank accounts to make fun of the senator. Nevertheless, the president is also being criticized for his broken promises.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Duterte Supporter Offers Suggestions to President Duterte on How to Stop His Supporters From Leaving Him

First of all, I am not a Dilawan and I supported President Duterte right from the start. In fact, I voluntary allowed a space (which I usually offer for rent) for free to Duterte supporters who wanted to have their shirts printed during the campaign, and I don’t regret it. But recently, I noticed that many of my friends and colleagues are now changing their minds.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

First Transgender Politician Rep Geraldine Roman Might Run for Senator in 2019 Under PDP-Laban, CBCP Reacts

Bataan Representative Geraldine Roman, the first ever transgender politician in the Philippines, is very much likely to run for senator in the 2019 midterm elections. She is one of the six potential senatorial candidates of the ruling party, PDP-Laban, as announced by Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Friday, October 6.

QC Mayor Herbert Bautista Leaves LP, to Run for Congress in 2019 Elections vs Kris Aquino?

Quezon City Mayor Herbert “Bistek” Bautista recently left the Liberal Party (LP), and returned to the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), where he was member from 1995 to 1998. According to reports, the three-term mayor is planning to run for Congress in the 2019 elections, and that he decided to switch party because he will go against Kris Aquino.

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Watch: Man Stabs 16-Year Old Tricycle Driver Over Very Noisy Muffler (Video)

A 16-year old tricycle driver Santa Mesa, Manila was stabbed by a man, who was irritated by the loud noise from his vehicle’s muffler (tambutso). The untoward incident happened on Thursday, October 5, and was caught on CCTV in the said area. At first, the suspect talked to the victim and left. But shortly, he went back and stabbed him. Watch video below.

Friday, October 6, 2017

Solon Plans to Ban Facebook Free Data in the Philippines, Explains How It Can Help Pinoy Netizens

A lawmaker from Mindanao is now planning to author a bill that would seek the ban of using free, but limited use of the Internet, particularly via smartphones. Apparently, the idea came two days after the Senate hearing on fake news, wherein the so-called Facebook free data was mentioned by one of the resource speakers that day.

New CBCP President Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles to Release New, Unbiased List of Fake News Sites

Davao Archbishop and incoming CBCP (Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines) Romulo Valles is set to review and release a validated list of the so-called fake news websites. The move comes after Senator Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV presented the said list during the Senate hearing on fake news last Wednesday, October 4.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Police Colonel Points Gun at Kuya Kim Atienza’s Face, Dad Rep Lito Atienza Explains Details

A police colonel pointed gun at TV host/celebrity “Kuya” Kim Atienza two weeks ago, according to his father, Buhay Party-list Rep. Lito Atienza. According to the former Manila mayor, the incident took place in Sta. Rosa, Laguna while his son and his friends were cycling along the highway. He explained the details via press conference on Wednesday, October 4.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Trillanes Says He Might Withdraw Criminal Cases vs Mocha Uson After Seeing Her for the First Time

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said he might withdraw the criminal cases he filed against Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson. The soldier turned politician said this in front of Mocha herself during the Senate hearing on fake news on Wednesday, October 4. Interestingly, this is the very first time that the two each other.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Drilion Admits Receiving P100 Million After CJ Corona Trial, Says It Was Spent For Iloilo Infrastructure

Minority Floor Leader, Senator Franklin Drilon admitted that he received P100 million from Disbursement Acceleration Plan (DAP), shortly after the late Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona was convicted. However, he denied that it was bribe money, and emphasized that the money was used for infrastructure projects in his home province, Iloilo.

China Bank in Commonwealth Ave, QC Robbed by Termite Gang, Robbers Dig Underground to Enter the Bank

A branch of China Bank along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City has been a victim of the so-called Termite Gang, a group of robbers who dig hole underground so they can enter the premises without being seen from outside. Apparently, this kind of robbers only robbed grocery stores and pawnshops in the past, so it appears that they have leveled up.

Monday, October 2, 2017

Sereno, Morales Should Accept President Duterte’s Challenge to Resign With Him, Ex-SolGen Explains Why

Chief Justice (CJ) Maria Lourdes Sereno and Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales and should accept the challenge of President Rodrigo Duterte to resign with him, according to former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay. That is, if CJ Sereno and Ombudsman Morales still wanted to return to government offices, and don’t want Duterte to become president again.

Sunday, October 1, 2017

CHR Chairman Chito Gascon Admits Having a Crush on Sen Risa Hontiveros, Sen Kiko Pangilinan Reacts

Senator Risa Hontiveros is the crush of Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Jose Luis "Chito" Gascon in politics. This was admitted by Gascon himself his “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) thread on Reddit on Saturday, September 30. He did not explain why, but Liberal Party (LP) President, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has his own explanation.

CHR Chairman Gascon Wants Ian Veneracion to Portray Him in His Biopic, Willy Revillame as President Duterte

Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Jose Luis "Chito" Gascon revealed on Saturday, September 30 in his “Ask Me Anything” thread on Reddit that if his life story would be featured in a movie, he wanted Ian Veneracion to play the title role. And apparently, he said he prefers Willy Revillame to play the role of President Rodrigo Duterte.