Category Archives: Current Events

Globe wants you to spend for load over food

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Carlo Ople

I read a very interesting entry from my good friend, Randell Tiongson. I understand that we all need to make our businesses and brands profitable, but I don’t think you should banner it in your PR for obvious reasons. In … Continue reading →

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SMART & Globe Per Pulse Charging Scheme

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Senators have been pounding on Globe and SMART for their refusal to fully implement the Per Pulse charging scheme which was finalized by a memorandum by the NTC. Full compliance should have started last December 6, 2009. I did some … Continue reading →

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Voter Registration EXTENDED until January 9, 2010

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Carlo Ople

I just found out the voter registration got extended until January 9, 2010. This is based on a Supreme Court ruling which was just released today. This initiative was led by Kabataan Party List Representative Raymond Palatino. I’m very happy … Continue reading →

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What now, Carlo Ople?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Carlo Ople

A lot of people have been asking me if I have plans of running for office anytime in the near future. I’ve been thinking about this for the longest time now and after a lot of prayer, thinking, and consulting, … Continue reading →

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Senator Miriam Santiago’s Speech at the Joint Session

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Carlo Ople

“If we in the Senate fail to convince our colleagues in the House, then we are a sinking ship and we will go down with this political Titanic.” – Senator Miram Defensor Santiago There were two solons who stood out … Continue reading →

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Murder and Rebellion Charges to be Filed against Ampatuans

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Carlo Ople

This is just a very short post. I just wanted to share what I was able to catch on ANC a few minutes ago. In an interview done by Ricky Carandang with DILG Secretary Puno, it was explained that the … Continue reading →

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COMELEC uses Sex Bomb Dancers for Info Campaign

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Never thought I’d say this but apparently you can now wear very skimpy clothes, dance like crazy, and be of service to your country! Hahaha! COMELEC tapped the popular girl group, Sex Bomb Dancers, to do an information commercial on … Continue reading →

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Senator Zubiri are you serious?

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Under Article 7, section 18 of the Philippine Constitution, it says “Congress, if not in session, shall, within twenty-four hours following such a proclamation or suspension, convene in accordance with its rules without need of a call.” However, this didn’t … Continue reading →

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How can I trust a President with close criminal friends?

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Carlo Ople

“It doesn’t mean that they are no longer our friends, if ever they indeed committed the crime.” Hearing those words come out of the mouth of Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Lorelei Fajardo almost made me vomit. I just can’t understand why … Continue reading →

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A Godless and loveless Race

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Carlo Ople

I was really disturbed by the recent massacre in Maguindanao. After reading the articles about it and doing some research online, I found out that the killers brutally mutilated the bodies of the victims before they killed them. The wife … Continue reading →

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