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Out of respect ? Seriously?
Those who have subjected the Vice President to this abominable situation have demonstrated, in every conceivable sense, a profound lack of respectβnot only for her, but also for due process, constitutional principles, and the office she holds.
And now we are being told that discussions about who might replace her are being withheld "out of respect?"
Respect for whom, exactly? And where was that respect when this entire ordeal began?
The more fundamental question is whether she will even be impeached at all. I seriously doubt that she will be.
So, if impeachment does not succeed, on what basis are people discussing her replacement in the first place?
What exactly are they trying to accomplish? To eliminate her politically? Neutralize her influence? Remove her from the equation by whatever means necessary?
These are questions that deserve clear answers, not convenient explanations dressed up as gestures of respect.
Let us be clear: political ambitions must never take precedence over constitutional processes, due process, and the will of the Filipino people.
And if and when she leaves the Office of the Vice President, I believe it will be because she is moving on to the highest office in the land: THE PRESIDENCY. PERIOD!
LET THAT SINK IN!
How about calling his criticism and himself: "TONTO", IS THAT LIBELOUS? π
What is Worse than Libel?
A MALICIOUS IMPUTATION of a crime, vice, or defect. That is LIBEL. Now, Libel is commited again by this publication of his utterances. What is βimputationβ? Kung Ang Amputation ay pagtatanggal ng bahagai ng katawan ng tao, Ang IMPUTATION ay Ang pagdadagdag ng isang katangian na di kanais- nais sa pagkatao ng iba.
Kung βmagandaβ, βmabutiβ, βmagalangβ ang dinagdag mo sa pagkatao ng iba, no problem. Lalo na kung totoo!
When you criticize an act, that is not libel- BUT when you impugn against a person by calling him, ie. A βthiefβ instead of calling his act theft, calling him βevilβ- instead of his act as wrong, whatever it maybe, that speech may already be libel. Libel is labelling a person with hideous claims and aspersions that incite public disdain.
This man claims to be a veteran journalist. That would have been a good label- journalist. Hawshaw nga lang! Thatβs the difference- what I just said is not libel. Hawshaw can mean anything... anything other than mainstream pro. What he says below: that is libelous. Another count of libel.
Ang problema, the man he libeled cannot complain. He was kidnapped, deported and placed by this government OUTSIDE OF THE PROTECTION OF THE LAW. Only the victim can complain of libel. Rodrigo Duterte is victim zero of political persecution.
Other than Libel, here is the bigger picture; I invite all of you to read RA 9851 Section 6 paragraph βhβ in relation to pars. βdβ and βeβ. That is what is happening to this country. That is what this manβs act, is just a part of.
If you do this homework, write in the comments section- what crime is being consummated by this government? What does RA 9851 tell you?
- 1dangkal JP/FB - CTTO π·
The goodness of the work we do will not always be met with appreciation. Sometimes, it invites criticism, misunderstanding, and even unjust judgment from others.
But goodness should never be measured by the approval or disapproval of those around us. Nor should our convictions weaken simply because others fail to understand our intentions.
Do what is right, not because others applaud you, but because your conscience tells you it is right.
Integrity is tested not when everyone agrees with us, but when we remain faithful to what is good despite the criticism, adversity, and odds against us.
His conduct, in my view, raises serious questions about his judgment and credibility, particularly in a circle where the truthfulness of public statements deserves closer scrutiny.
#Buffoon
They're presented as an unwelcome industry, and they are considered "foe". But most of their protectors are politicians. Let that sink in!
From POGOs to scam hubs
EYES WIDE OPEN - @eyesgonzales
The Philippines may have banned offshore gaming, but it doesnβt mean that the people behind it, especially the Chinese, are no longer around.
Perhaps this is one negative result of the banβan iteration, or rebirth, that was a lot worse.
Aside from scams, another concern that has emerged in the wake of the POGO ban is the so-called Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs), which offer online gaming targeting players in the Philippines.
Itβs ironic, said property consultant David Leechiu, that while the Philippines banned POGOsβwhich target overseas playersβit allows PIGOs, which have, unfortunately, hooked Filipinos on online gambling. tinyurl.com/u88bex9t
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A man like him would rather die than face the indignity of being sent to a foreign country. βKrizette #LNM
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A spokesperson's job is to inform the public, not to trade barbs with a respected academic. Prof. Carlos, a former National Security Adviser and long-time UP professor, gave a blunt (and admittedly crude) critique. Tarriela answered with "nagmumura na si lola" and a jab at her career. For a uniformed, publicly funded official, that condescension toward an elderly woman reads as unbecoming. A flag officer's response to criticism should be measured, not personal.
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May nagcha-chart pa ba ng kurso ng ekonomiya natin o tayong mga pasahero na lang ang bahalang kumapit?
Sino ang may hawak ng timon? At saan ninyo tayo dinadala?
#NOCOLOR
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At this rate, weβll break 64 before the week is out. Like I said, just because the peso has come down by a lot doesnβt mean it canβt keep going down. We are in a perfect storm right now.
Manila Bulletin - Erwin Tulfo hits confusing βbill depositβ in electric bills, says itβs burdening power consumers share.google/GqGMLvQzbVVDI5Pβ¦
@erwintulforeal since 19th Congress, we always ask the same quation around the table. In case tou dint see the manuscripts or records, let me indulge you.
The Philippines (google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fmβ¦) has among the highest electricity rates in Asiaβand regularly ranks as the most expensive in Southeast Asia alongside or just surpassing Singapore. Department of Energy (DOE) data noted that nationwide residential rates reached an average of β±12.43 (around $0.20) per kWh, making it a massive financial burden for households and a deterrent to manufacturing investments.
[1] (ateneo.edu/sites/default/filβ¦), [2] (facebook.com/litoatienza/posβ¦), [3] (bworldonline.com/top-storiesβ¦), [4] (globalnation.inquirer.net/34β¦)
The high cost of electricity is driven by a unique combination of national policy, global economics, and challenging geography:
1. Total Lack of Government Subsidies
Unlike neighboring countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailandβwhere governments heavily subsidize power bills using state funds to shield consumersβthe Philippines operates on a fully privatized "true cost" model. Under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001, the actual market costs of generating and distributing power are passed directly to the consumers. Filipinos pay the raw, unbuffered market price.
[1] (facebook.com/upcids/posts/whβ¦), [2] (solarup.ph/why-is-electricitβ¦), [3] (gmanetwork.com/news/money/ecβ¦)
2. Heavy Dependence on Imported Fossil Fuels
Over 70% of the Philippines' electricity is generated by fossil fuels, primarily coal and natural gas. Because the country imports nearly 90% of its coal and a vast portion of its gas, electricity bills are at the mercy of volatile global commodity markets. When global supply chains are disrupted or international fuel prices spike, the "Generation Charge" on consumer bills rises immediately.
[1] (pesoweekly.com/p/why-is-elecβ¦), [2] (solarup.ph/why-is-electricitβ¦), [3] (facebook.com/litoatienza/posβ¦)
3. The Currency Factor (Weaking Peso)
International coal and gas are traded exclusively in U.S. Dollars. Whenever the Philippine Peso weakens against the USD, it automatically becomes more expensive for local power generation companies to purchase fuel. This added foreign exchange expense is legally passed straight down to consumers through automated pass-through provisions in Power Supply Agreements (PSAs).
[1] (facebook.com/csople/posts/evβ¦),
[2] (solarup.ph/why-is-electricitβ¦),
[3] (facebook.com/upcids/posts/whβ¦),
[4] (pesoweekly.com/p/why-is-elecβ¦)
4. The "Archipelago Tax" & Extreme Weather
Powering a nation split across more than 7,000 islands introduces severe logistical infrastructure costs. Transmitting power between Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao requires thousands of kilometers of specialized high-voltage submarine cables and overland grids managed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Furthermore, the country is hit by an average of 20 typhoons annually. The immense cost of constantly repairing and "hardening" the grid against natural disasters is integrated into consumer transmission and system loss charges.
[1] (asian-power.com/exclusive/phβ¦), [2] (solarup.ph/why-is-electricitβ¦), [3] (youtube.com/watch?v=rY2ujA1Xβ¦)
5. Thin Power Supply Reserves and Market Monopolies
The country frequently operates with incredibly thin power reserve margins. During peak summer months, high demand regularly triggers "yellow and red alerts," indicating the grid is close to failing. To prevent widespread blackouts, grid operators are forced to run highly expensive diesel-powered backup plants. When supply drops, prices on the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) skyrocket. This issue is exacerbated by high market concentration, where a handful of large private conglomerates control the vast majority of the generation and distribution sectors, limiting competitive pressure to drive down prices.
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[1] (facebook.com/nickelasiacorpoβ¦),
[2] (facebook.com/ExplainedPH/posβ¦),
[3] (bworldonline.com/top-storiesβ¦),
[4] (gmanetwork.com/news/money/ecβ¦),
[5] (facebook.com/litoatienza/posβ¦),
[6] (pesoweekly.com/p/why-is-elecβ¦)
6. Layered Taxes and Surcharges
The final amount due on a Philippine electric bill includes a mandatory 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT). Crucially, this VAT is not just levied on the energy you consume; it is stacked on top of transmission fees, system losses, and various universal environmental or missionary electrification surcharges, compounding the overall cost.
[1] (facebook.com/nickelasiacorpoβ¦), [2] (solarup.ph/why-is-electricitβ¦)
Would you like to explore how the transition to renewable energy is projected to lower these rates in the future, or would you prefer a breakdown of how to audit the specific charges listed on a standard Meralco bill?
AUDIT AFTER AUDIT, BUT CONSUMERS ARE CHARGED MORE THAN THEY SHOULD.
[1] (pcij.org/2023/09/14/filipinoβ¦), [2] (caseforsea.org/renewable-eneβ¦), [3] (gmanetwork.com/news/money/ecβ¦), [4] (facebook.com/csople/posts/baβ¦)
We've been explaining the problem since but no one listens, Not @WinGatchalian74 not @Idolraffyishere
Not @DOEgovph
And You think YOU COULD PULL THIS OUT?
MERDE!
βΊοΈGiven the state of our countryβs economy, the political disarray, and the perceived moral and ethical decline within institutions entrusted to protect our nation and serve its people, it is hardly surprising that many Filipinos are beginning to consider building their lives elsewhere.
For many, leaving is not a matter of preference, ambition, or a lack of patriotism. It is a difficult decision driven by the need to secure a better future for their families, provide stability for their children, and preserve their dignity when opportunities at home seem increasingly uncertain.
How heartbreaking it is when citizens feel compelled to seek elsewhere the security, opportunities, and quality of life they had hoped to find in their own country.
Government exists not merely to exercise authority, but to protect its people, uphold the rule of law, safeguard public resources, and create conditions in which ordinary citizens can live and work with dignity. When public trust erodes and institutions appear to fall short of these responsibilities, people inevitably begin to question whether their future is still secure at home.
No Filipino should have to choose between loving their country and providing a decent life for their family. Patriotism should never require people to endure circumstances that leave them feeling they have no viable future.
A nationβs true strength is not measured solely by its economic figures or political power, but by whether its people can build a dignified, secure, and hopeful future within their own homeland.
Sad, but true.
