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Sen. Kiko Pangilinan wants to indict Teddy Locsin Jr. for insulting VP Leni Robredo

Posted on June 25, 2019
B. del Rio

Yesterday, foreign affairs secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. infamously called Vice President Leni Robredo “boba” (stupid) over a comment she made in her weekly radio show, BISErbisyong Leni regarding the cancellation…

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Understanding why Duterte was asked to conclude his speech in Japan

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Pres. Rodrigo Duterte really represented the Philippines well during his Japan visit. By that, we mean made everyone here and abroad facepalm.

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Pride Month just started and Duterte’s spewing homophobia already

Posted on June 2, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Pres. Rodrigo Duterte has always said he was on the LGBTQ+ community’s side. He has pushed for the passage of the Anti-Discrimination Bill, aka the SOGIE Equality Bill. He’s also…

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Imee Marcos is an example of how you shouldn’t comment on body size

Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

This bears repeating: Commenting on one’s weight or appearance isn’t a nice way to greet someone. It’s neither a compliment, nor a sign of concern. It’s just downright rude.

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The bigger problem with Duterte’s PMA rape joke

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

What is worse than our president telling yet another rape joke? It’s joking that he’ll pardon cadets who allegedly raped women. During the Philippine Military Academy’s (PMA) graduation rites yesterday,…

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Panelo says Duterte’s rape “jokes” are merely meant “to make people laugh”

Posted on May 27, 2019
B. del Rio

Clearly, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte isn’t done with his rape “jokes.” During his speech at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 2019 graduation in Baguio City, while pretending to read…

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Imee Marcos plays the victim card, calls herself a “punching bag”

Posted on May 22, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

It’s final: The newly-elected senators were proclaimed this morning and not everyone is thrilled about it. Imee Marcos, who placed 8th in the Senate’s “Magic 12,” had a few words…

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We don’t believe having four female senators is a win for feminism

Posted on May 20, 2019May 21, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Fact: There are four female Senate hopefuls in the midterm elections’ “Magic 12.” They are Cynthia Villar, Grace Poe, Imee Marcos, and Nancy Binay. Another fact: Just because there are…

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“Miriam Defensor-Santiago is a Marcos enabler”: An explanation

Posted on May 18, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Every time something goes awry in our government and local elections, the usual comments among citizens are: “I wish Miriam Defensor-Santiago was still here” or “Miriam Defensor-Santiago wouldn’t do that.”…

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Shopping for the right reasons: Products supporting mental health awareness

Posted on May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Sad reality: The stigma surrounding mental health still exists in the Philippines. But thanks to the efforts of volunteers and senators like Risa Hontiveros for pushing for the Mental Health…

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Sen. Kiko Pangilinan wants to indict Teddy Locsin Jr. for insulting VP Leni Robredo

Understanding why Duterte was asked to conclude his speech in Japan

Pride Month just started and Duterte’s spewing homophobia already

Imee Marcos is an example of how you shouldn’t comment on body size

The bigger problem with Duterte’s PMA rape joke

Panelo says Duterte’s rape “jokes” are merely meant “to make people laugh”

Imee Marcos plays the victim card, calls herself a “punching bag”

We don’t believe having four female senators is a win for feminism

“Miriam Defensor-Santiago is a Marcos enabler”: An explanation

Shopping for the right reasons: Products supporting mental health awareness

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