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The Moral Decline of a Christian Nation
A Nation's Shame
South Korean president stops loan for DAR’s ‘PBBM Bridges’ project over corruption concerns Sep 10, 2025 3:50 PM PHT - Rappler
The recent decision by the South Korean government to suspend an infrastructure loan to the Philippines amid a high-profile corruption investigation is more than a diplomatic hiccup. It is, frankly, a national embarrassment.
The Flood Control - Ghost Projects
Flood Control Projects
The ongoing Senate investigation into alleged ghost projects in the government’s flood control program has put contractors in the spotlight. These firms are accused of pocketing millions for projects that either do not exist or remain unfinished. While the grilling of contractors makes headlines, focusing solely on them misses the bigger issue: the systemic corruption rooted in government agencies themselves.
The Case of Vice President Sara Duterte
Accountability versus Political Motivation
Inasmuch as I typically refrain from siding with someone in politics, I can’t help but wonder why the Duterte family has become a hot item for the current administration. Ever since Vice President Sara Duterte distanced herself from the president, her office, both the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd), seems to have become a target for investigation, particularly regarding confidential funds. Or was it a matter of choosing sides, in favor of a cousin instead of a former ally?
Duterte’s ICC Arrest Sparks Global Debate
The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte reignites contentious discussions over Philippine sovereignty, human rights, and accountability.
The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has triggered a global firestorm of legal, political, and moral debates. The move revives controversies from Duterte’s presidency, especially regarding extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and the controversial war on drugs.
Baste Duterte: "I had been waiting to beat up a monkey"
The recent exchange between Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte and a critic known as “Torre” has sparked debate after Baste reportedly said, “I had been waiting to beat up a monkey.” Torre responded by accusing Baste of racism, implying the insult referred to his dark skin, and questioned whether other dark-skinned Filipinos would be labeled the same way.