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Senate Surprise the nation

The ongoing impeachment proceedings against Sara Duterte have evolved beyond a constitutional issue and are now widely viewed as a major political confrontation that could redefine the balance of power in Philippine politics ahead of the 2028 elections. Recent developments in the Senate, particularly the sudden shift in leadership dynamics and the public reappearance of Ronald dela Rosa , indicate that the Duterte political bloc remains active and capable of resisting pressure from administration allies.  Sen. Dela Rosa’s appearance carried strong symbolic value because it reassured Duterte supporters that their camp still possesses influence inside the Senate despite growing political attacks and legal controversies. At the same time, the release and widespread circulation of the controversial video by CJ Hirro of PGMN dramatically altered the online political narrative. Instead of public attention remaining focused solely on the impeachment allegations against Vice President Dut...
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Hidilyn Diaz's Gold Medalist

She also cited how she was wrongfully accused by President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesperson of belonging to a network of personalities and groups involved in a destabilization plot against the government. An Olympic gold medal was all it took to change Hidilyn Diaz's reputation in the Philippines from an accused conspirator against the government to a recognized national hero.  The Filipino weightlifter won gold in the women's weightlifting 55 kg at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, becoming the first gold medalist in the history of her country.  But just two years ago, Diaz received death threats from her fellow Filipinos for her alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte and destabilize the government, according to CNN Philippines. In 2019, chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo presented a matrix during a press conference featuring individuals who were allegedly conspiring to remove President Rodrigo Duterte from power. Diaz’s name ...

How did Lloyd Cafe Cadena die?

Lloyd's family posted a statement to Facebook confirming his death. But no cause of death has been officially announced at this time. The internet is mourning a tragic loss, as beloved YouTube and Facebook personality, Lloyd Cafe Cadena , passed away at 26 years old, according to Today. The Filipino vlogger and social media star, who had more than 5.3 million Youtube subscribers and 6.8 million followers on Facebook upon his passing, brought joy to countless fans with his upbeat lifestyle videos since he began posting on YouTube in 2011. The loss was announced by his family on Facebook on Sep. 4, 2020, who did not share the cause of death. Lloyd Cafe Cadena , a popular Filipino personality many hailed as "one of the pioneers of YouTube vlogging" in the Philippines, has died. He was 26.  Cadena's YouTube presence featured "daily vlogs, travel & adventure, and all other crazy random things he'll get into as he curiously explores the world," as one of h...

Between 60 and death

My friend sent me this excellent list for aging . . . and I have to agree it's good advice to follow.  The guy who sent this hi-lighted #9. 1. It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it.  Don’t just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard-earned capital. Warning: This is also a bad time for investments, even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof. They only bring problems and worries. This is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet. 2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don’t feel bad spending your money on yourself. You’ve taken care of them for many years, and you’ve taught them what you could. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money. 3. Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. Do ...

POGOs in the Philippines

China has urged the Philippines to ban online gaming to support its crackdown on cross-border gambling, which it said foreign criminals had used to embezzle and launder funds as well as illegally recruit workers. When Diokno was asked if he thinks online gambling firms were being used as money laundering conduits, he replied "not necessarily". Benjamin Diokno, who is governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and head of the Anti-Money Laundering Council, has ordered the agency and the central bank's financial stability team to "put some sense to this online gambling". The Philippine gaming regulator has stopped issuing licenses to online gambling firms, and lawmakers and some ministers have called for tighter controls on Chinese visitors, saying many are illegal workers whose presence raises security concerns. Gambling is officially illegal in China, and Chinese officials know that these firms target the mainland and thus skirt the core of the Chin...

Maging mabait sa iyong mga magulang.

Mayroong dalawang matandang mag-asawa, at marami silang anak at puro malalaki na at mayroon ng kanya-kanyang pamilya. pagkaraan ng maikling panahon ay namatay ang matandang babae, at sa sitwasyong ito ay kinakailangan ng matandang lalaki na tumira sa isa sa kaniyang mga anak upang mayroon siyang kasama at mayroong mag-aalaga sa kanya. Kinuha siya ng kanyang panganay na anak at pinatira sa kanilang bahay kasama ng kanyang pamilya, at dito sa malaking bahay ng kayang anak ay nagsimula ang kanyang katandaan, lakad ng lakad, ikot ng ikot sa bahay, nagtatanung sa lahat ng bagay atbp… Dahil dito ay naisipan ng kanyang anak na doon siya ilipat at manatili sa kwarto ng kanilang driver sa gilid ng kanilang bahay, at pinalipat naman ng kwarto ang kanilang driver. Ang matanda ay hindi nakipagtalo pa, dahil alam niya kung bakit siya ililipat ng kwarto ng kanyang panganay na anak. Dumaan ang panahon at minsan ay dinadalaw siya ng kanyang anak, isang beses sa isang araw, isang beses sa i...

So why should I stop my boxing career?

The Senator was smiling, looking fit and trim and feeling jovial to be sure. After the 37-year-old ring warrior retired on April 9 following his third fight with Timothy Bradley — an impressive victory — he knew, possibly in a matter of minutes, that he had made a mistake. “First, when I hung up my gloves and I realized, I feel lonely because when you are thinking that the sport you love, you’re no longer active, I felt lonely and thinking about it over and over that boxing still likes me. Boxing loves me and I love boxing,” Pacquiao said. “So why should I stop my boxing career? That’s why I changed my mind. So I decided to continue my journey as a boxer.” This will not be a one-shot deal, either, says the man who knows Pacquiao better than most, longtime trainer, friend and confidant Freddie Roach. “Working in the Senate is not easy while you’re training,” said Pacquiao, a freshman senator in the Philippines. “You manage your time and that’s what I did in training for this f...