Category Archives: Current Events

Should Noynoy stop smoking?

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Senator Noynoy Aquino is being criticized left and right because he hasn’t stopped smoking. He said later on in an interview that he hopes that people will let him keep that one tiny freedom. Should Noynoy Aquino stop smoking? Absolutely. … Continue reading →

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Isang Bansa (Juan Country) Video

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Felt inspired by the post I made this morning so I decided to work on a short video using pictures that I got from Google. It’s has a pretty powerful message so please do watch it and if you find … Continue reading →

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So… what now?

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Now that the elections are over losing candidates are throwing a fit about how they were cheated. People are actually finding the “Koala Bear” dude credible and we have Congressman Teddy Boy Locsin accusing Executive Ermita of fielding “Koala Bear” … Continue reading →

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Teddy Boy Locsin needs to mind his manners

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Congressman Teddy Boy Locsin literally laid the smackdown on Smartmatic’s Heider Garcia. In a congressional hearing on fraud this afternoon, Congressman Roilo Golez was questioning Garcia about the discrepancies with the time signatures of the transmissions. While Garcia was trying … Continue reading →

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What Filipino Politicians can learn from Naruto

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Carlo Ople

There’s one lesson that politicians and Filipinos in general can learn from the hit Japanese animation series, Naruto Shippuuden. It’s amazing how such a simple cartoon series offer so much insights and values which we can apply to local politics … Continue reading →

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Raffles for Pinoys on Facebook

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Several Filipino companies and brands have started to raffle off certificates and prizes on Facebook. I’m currently compiling a list so you guys can join since it doesn’t take much of an investment on your part (you just “like” their … Continue reading →

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Rename Batasan Pambansa to Hollywood

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Carlo Ople

I’m very concerned with how the Philippines is voting for their legislators. Other than Bong Revilla, Lito Lapid, Jinggoy Estrada, and Tito Sotto making the Senate, there are also several movie stars who won seats in the lower house. I … Continue reading →

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A Call for Unity

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Carlo Ople

As of this writing, 36% of all votes have already been transmitted and counted by the COMELEC. Liberal Party standard bearer Senator Noynoy Aquino currently has the lead followed by former President Erap Estrada and Nacionalista Party standard bearer Manny … Continue reading →

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How to lower electricity bills

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Carlo Ople

Here’s a guide on how to lower electricity bills because based on the recent statement by the government there’s no chance that our electricity bills will go down on their own anytime soon. In a statement, Presidential spokesperson Olivar said … Continue reading →

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Energy Regulatory Commission is a failure

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Carlo Ople

According to their website, the mission of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is to “promote and protect long-term consumer interests in terms of quality, reliability, and reasonable pricing of a sustainable supply of electricity.” However, the bills that we’re receiving … Continue reading →

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