Lifted from John Phil 6 February 2025 The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is being criticized as unconstitutional and void from the outset due to serious violations of the 1987 Philippine Constitution and Supreme Court precedents. Here’s a detailed explanation of why these impeachment proceedings are problematic: 1. Violation of the One-Year Rule The 1987 Philippine Constitution explicitly states in Article XI, Section 3(5) that “No impeachment proceedings shall be initiated against the same official more than once within a period of one year.” This rule is a safeguard designed to prevent harassment and ensure that impeachment is not misused as a political weapon. What Happened: Reports indicate that the House of Representatives (HOR) initiated a fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte within a month of filing the previous three complaints. Why It’s Illegal: Since the Constitution imposes a one-year bar on multiple impeachment complaints against the ...

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Lifted from Heartbroken and traumatized by the brutal murder of her son by the bodyguards of Imee Marcos (https://bit.ly/3KORgY9), Mrs. Agapita Trajano would later relocate to Honolulu, Hawaii in 1982. Fortunately for her, four years later in 1986, the Marcos family had been exiled to Hawaii, U.S.A, a country known for holding foreign state officials accountable for abusing human rights. Mrs. Trajano alongside her Attorney, Sherry Broader, filed a civil case and would join forces with Philadelphia Lawyer Robert Swift. Swift had assembled a class action lawsuit for 9,541 victims of torture and murder after having flown to Manila to meet with surviving torture victims of the Marcos regime, local human rights lawyers, and San Francisco litigator Melvin Belli who had filed a damage suit on behalf of 23 victims. The cases were consolidated through the Multi-District Litigation Panel of the USA federal courts in Hawaii. At last, the victims of the Marcos regime would have their day in court....

By Chona Davidson 24 February 2025 Huwag magpaka-bobo, basahin ito till the end. Forwarded by former Senate President Drilon. The best evidence of our political system's desperate bankruptcy is the proliferation of actors, actresses, and comedians dominating our legislative and executive branches, including the local government units. The enactment of laws and their implementations are now being entrusted to some people who never studied law or public administration. Willy Revillame is a good man. He has helped a lot of people including the women that he loved. But that doesn’t make him prepared for the work of a senator. Philip Salvador is a fine actor. He made many people happy, including Kris Aquino, whom he gifted with a son. He belongs to a famous movie industry clan. But such credentials are not what are needed in the Senate. Lito Lapid is an excellent actor but he hasn’t performed enough in the Philippine Senate. By insisting to remain in the Senate, he effectively eased out...

By OPTIC POLITICS 1 March 2025 Marcos Jr. Is Crumbling: A Desperate Tyrant Purging His Own Government By OPTIC Politics DEPO | March 1, 2025 Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s demand for mass courtesy resignations from officials under his administration is not a sign of strength—it is a desperate, flailing act of a leader who has lost control. This reckless purge is not about reform, efficiency, or governance; it is a blatant admission of failure, a confession that his own government is falling apart under the weight of its incompetence, corruption, and cowardice. This is the behavior of a man drowning in his own political mess, clawing at anything and anyone to stay afloat. It reeks of paranoia, betrayal, and insecurity—hallmarks of a leader who has lost the trust of his own people and his own government. Marcos Jr. is not tightening his grip on power; he is exposing his weakness, his fear, and his inability to lead. A Government on the Verge of Implosion No stable government—no truly effective a...

By Manuel Cabrera ♡HISTORY OF SUNGKA IN THE Philippines.  Sungka is a Philippine mancala game, which is now also played wherever Philippine migrants are living; e.g. in Macau, Taiwan, Germany, and the USA. Like the closely related Congkak it is traditionally a women's game. Sungka was first described by the Jesuit priest Father José Sanchez in his dictionary of the Bisaya language (=Cebuano) in 1692 [manuscript] as Kunggit. Father José Sanchez who had arrived on the Philippines in 1643 wrote that at the game was played with seashells on a wooden, boat-like board.  The Aklanon people still call the game Kunggit. José Sanchez (born Josef Zanzini [*1616-1692) in Trieste, Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation) is known for founding the town of Jagna on Bohol, which is today famous for its rich historical heritage. There are Sungka tournaments in the Philippines, Taiwan, Australia, Austria, England and the USA. The biggest competition is held each year at the Kadayawan Sports Fest...

Lifted from Kath ( I am holding up my tears but I can't instead my tears running on my face and sobbing so hard. Salamat kaayo migo may God bless you in your journey. Yes this is our journey know that I am with you and the rest of the DDS).~ KitKat Iring ALL FOR TATAY DIGONG! Jun Abines Ernest Abines When Gen. Torre and his officers invaded my home and took my cellphones and PC using a search warrant saying I was a hacker, I knew my life will never be the same again. I am now a valid target of Vangag and Tamba. And I am hundred percent sure Gen. Torre is willing to do even to the point of killing me just to lick the ass of his boss. Gen. Torre will either flood me with case until I get arrested and imprisoned or he will just hire someone to "accidentally" kill me. Many friends told me to run and hide. I cannot do that. I have my family living in my house. I'd rather be murdered fighting for what is right than live in fear running and hiding. Many ask me why I am so br...