Lifted from Duterte Iron Fist EDITORIAL: THE VENDICATION OF VP SARA Duterte and the Integrity of Leadership By OPTIC Politics | January 28, 2025 The dismissal of the complaint against Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte-Carpio and Col. Raymund Dante Petina Lachica marks a decisive moment in the ongoing political narrative of the Philippines. The case, riddled with unsubstantiated claims and insufficient evidence, serves as a sobering reminder of the lengths to which detractors will go to discredit individuals who embody strength, resolve, and leadership. At the heart of this controversy is the alleged transfer of Atty. Zuleika Tanglao Lopez, VP Sara’s Chief of Staff, under what the complainant described as “disputed circumstances.” From the outset, the allegations of direct assault, disobedience to authority, and grave coercion appeared tenuous. The Department of Justice’s resolution, highlighting the absence of corroborating evidence and reliance on inconclusive video footage, ex...

Interesting Facts When a mature coconut falls from its palm tree and remains undisturbed, an incredible transformation takes place.   Within the tough outer shell, the coconut water begins to be absorbed by the inner seed, giving rise to a fascinating structure known as the “coconut apple” or “sprouted coconut.” This unique formation has a soft, fluffy, cotton-like texture and a sweet, juicy flavor that is both delicious and nourishing.   As the coconut apple grows, it provides essential nutrients to the developing embryo inside the seed. These nutrients are vital for the germination process, enabling the embryo to sprout and eventually grow into a new coconut tree.   The coconut apple plays a crucial role in this natural cycle, ensuring the survival and propagation of coconut palms in tropical regions. 🥥   Credit: Earth Unreal    #didyouknow #didyouknowfacts #DidYouKnow #interestingfacts #funfacts

31 January 2025 "Truth will always prevail despite political arrogance among the PNP leaderships." ~Policarpio Dingal  Case Dismissed: A Win for Vice President Sara Duterte and the OVP The case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, OVP Chief Security Officer, and OVP Chief of Staff Zuleika Lopez by the Philippine National Police (PNP) has been officially dismissed. This ruling is a clear victory for the Duterte camp and reinforces the integrity of the Office of the Vice President (OVP). The allegations, which centered on the management of security protocols, lacked the evidence needed to support such claims. After a thorough review, the court found that there was no substantial basis for the accusations, leading to the dismissal. This decision highlights the importance of due process and the necessity for solid proof in legal cases. For Vice President Duterte, this ruling is a reaffirmation of her leadership and dedication to serving the people. Despite the legal challen...

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lifted from Caloy Bueno 29 January 2025 The customary Filipino view of governance 'maps' the filial politics of the family institution as an 'overlay' on government functions and roles over the whole nation.   Our republican system of government ~ the executive, legislative and judicial branches ~ are metaphors of how the normal familial roles and functions are applied to Filipino society. Under the Constitution, the executive branch implements government programs (providing public services and goods to the people ~ the traditional 'father' figure in providential role and function). The legislative branch defines the policies and rules that keep society in the desirable and expected state of peace and order ~ and more significantly, also holds the purse strings that makes all such state roles and functions possible. The judicial branch stands as the 'grandparents' in the hierarchy of governance ~ not necessarily intervening in how the executive and legis...

Foreword  by Policarpio Dingal For the first time I am agreeing to former justice Tony Carpio. He presented factual incident that happened in the present Congress under Romualdez and Senate under Chiz Escudero. These politicians must be given due sunctions by removing them in the list of politicians but instead in the list of mercenaries.  *** Lifted from Hugpong Ng Pagbabago A post by Justice Tony Carpio:  When are we( Filipinos) going to put an end to this? THE BLIND LEADING THE LOST: A NATION BETRAYED "He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." – Martin Luther King, Jr. The halls of Congress and the Senate reek of betrayal. This is no longer just a circus—it is a grand heist, a vicious mockery of the Filipino people's sacrifices. While we break our backs, bleed, and sacrifice for this nation, our so-called leaders are busy looting not just our wealth but our very dignity. Their spectacle of greed and indifference has condemned 119...

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27 January 2025 From The Watchmen's Earth and Space Connection  The India Plate is splitting in two under the Himalayas, this is creating tremendous pressure on the China Plate, China is putting thousands of seismic monitors all over China because they know the China Plate is going to start fracturing and breaking, this is creating a lot of tension and pressure on the Eastern edge of the China Plate right at Taiwan causing the plate to be stuck. There is a lot of stress going on in Taiwan from the China Plate and Philippines Plate. All this friction is causing the crust to slowing crumble and break which is why you are seeing these quakes keep building in Taiwan. This will put pressure on Japan and also the Philippines.  We have tremendous pressure going on in the Philippines also right now on both sides of the PMB as the Negros is really getting compressed which is why you are seeing Canlaon acting up and you have the Sunda pushing on the PMB from the West and the Philippin...

25 January 2025 Ms Gloria Romero Queen of Philippine Cinema Kabilang siya sa most iconic faces sa Philippine showbiz. Siya ang highest paid actress noong 1950s. Ang tunay niyang pangalan ay Gloria Anne Borrego Galla na isinilang noong December 16, 1933 sa Denver, Colorado, U.S. Siya ay active sa showbiz mula 1949 hanggang 2021.  Maraming acting awards, pagkilala at papuri ang tinanggap ni Ms Gloria sa Pilipinas at maging sa ibang bansa. Siya ang pinakamatandang aktres na nagwagi ng Best Actress award sa edad na noong 2018 sa MMFF. Siya ay pumanaw nitong 25 January 2025 ayon sa update ng kanyang anak sa edad na 91. Photo Credits Top Left: Kulay Maharlika  Lower Left: Biography Profiles  Right: One Raw Media THE OLDIE GOLDIES Paraluman - December 14, 1923- April 27, 2009 Susan Roces - July 28,1941- May 20, 2022 (Favourite) Gloria Romero - December 16, 1933-January 25,2025 (Favourite) Amalia Fuentes - August 27, 1941- October 5, 2019

Lifted from I LOVE DUTERTE 8 July 2021 GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL GINAWA KONG 10years ang Passport? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL GINAWA KONG  10years ang Seaman's Book? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL GINAWA KONG 5years ang Drivers License? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL GINAWA KONG libre na ang Tuition Fee sa Public School? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL nadagdagan ang Sweldo ng Militar at Pulis? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL binigyan ko ng pagkilala bilang mga Bayani ang SAF 44 na nasawi sa panahong unang administrasyon na kinalimutan lamang? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL naipapasa ang Batas na mabigyan ng tamang Binebisyo ang mga OFW tulad nang SSS? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL naipasa ang Batas dagdag Pension sa SSS? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL naipasa ang Batas na mabigyan ng Suporta ang mga Senior Citizen na walang SSS Pension? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL naBudgetan ang pag Papalapad o Road Widening ng mga Kalsada sa mga Tourist Spot ng buong Bansa? GALIT KAYO SA AKIN DAHIL mabilisang Aksyon Pabahay sa Marawi na itinago...

20 January 2025 Lifted from Oceania THE GREATEST ROBBERY EVER CAUGHT ON CAMERA President Marcos Jr. can now be officially labelled as the greatest theft who ever lived. Along with his co-conspirators, he was caught on the act of stealing money by issuing a blank check for themselves at the cost of taxpayers. Hidden in the 222 pages of 2025 General Appropriations Acts (GAA) were at least 10 pages with blank spaces where the amount of budget were supposed to be written. Imagine this, it was already a public knowledge that the 2025 GAA Budget is P 6.352 Trillion in total. It was already public knowledge that there is an estimated budget deficit amount to 1.54 Trillion for 2025 that is expected to be borrowed from creditors. It was even highly debated why many departments were left out if budget like Philhealth.  Now we learn that of the P 6.3 Trillion 2025 GAA budget, there were loop holes and blank spaces that will allow them to put desired amount and redirect those fund to whoever, ...

7 January 2025 THE CURSE OF ZELENSKY By Jun Abines It appears Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has a curse. Most leaders he met and shook hands with were either ousted, lost vote of confidence or about to resign. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was recently impeached. German Chancellor Olaf Shcolz recently lost vote of confidence. Now Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is about to submit his resignation this Monday. And Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is being rumored that he is planning exile.  What a stroke of fate! Or maybe this is the Trump Effect doing its work. These maybe are all just coincidence. But some people may argue there is no such thing. Either way, we all know Zelensky forsaken his country for allowing Ukraine to be the US Proxy against its war with Russia. Here in the Philippines, more than 9 out of 10 Filipinos are wishing and praying Marcos Jr., will be gone from Malacanang very soon due to his plundering of the government and his stance of allo...

Lifted from Duoi Ampilan  6 January 2024 Thank you TOYOTA for your support to save Mindoro’s Tamaraw named after your iconic vehicle. There are only up to 600 remaining Tanaraws in the wild. Read the full news here: https://mindorotoday.tv/2025/01/04/toyota-pledges-support-to-save-mindoros-tamaraw-named-after-its-iconic-vehicle/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR27oOvmLYmsARHulTRvI2CIOsBKY-fiYRqjbfZ7So-F_ApHcfZoMX5Nk6w_aem_i5QvNLAtqgAIIHxbksYJuQ Photo by MindoroToday.TV