current events, Elections

Republican debates – an amazing collection of stupidity

Yesterday, the Republican candidates for its party's presidential nomination went on another debate and aired on CNN. The topic was on Security. As expected, it was Ron Paul versus everyone else.  it was Ron Paul vs the gang who wants to help Israel unilaterally bomb Iran (Paul said Israel' military chief himself said that won't… Continue reading Republican debates – an amazing collection of stupidity

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Return Subic Dolphins to Solomon Islands!

Animal welfare and rights groups from Singapore and Manila are demanding the return of the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Subic to the waters of Solomon Islands. Here is the report from yahoo: Animal groups seek return of Solomon dolphins in Subic to their native habitat By VERA Files | The Inbox – Sun, Nov 20, 2011 By Khrysta Imperial Rara, VERA… Continue reading Return Subic Dolphins to Solomon Islands!

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Freaky Friday for Philippine Legal System

Yesterday, the Filipino people witnessed a freak show featuring the country's legal / justice system with lead characters played by former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima (DOJ), Commission on Elections (COMELEC)  Chair Sixto Brillantes, and the Supreme Court justices. CHARGED FOR RIGGING 2007 ELECTIONS, NOT THE 2004 ELECTIONS Ms. Arroyo is charged… Continue reading Freaky Friday for Philippine Legal System

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Does the rule of law still hold in the Philippines?

Yesterday, the SC granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that allowed the travel of former President Arroyo and her husband to other countries to seek better medical care. Earlier, the House of Representatives issued a resolution allowing Rep. Arroyo's travel abroad. Yet the former President was not allowed by airport officials to board the airplane… Continue reading Does the rule of law still hold in the Philippines?