In Game of Thrones (RIP Dany), when Daenerys Targaryen asked Lord Varys where his loyalty lies given the latter’s propensity to betray the very kings he was supposed to serve, the Spymaster replied “My loyalty is to the people”. Varys is correct, especially when we view his words from a modern point of view. InContinueContinue reading “Support But Never Fully Trust Politicians”
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Real Life Game of Thrones: Philippine Politics Edition
The deadline for the filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of those who plan on running for a a government position in the 2019 mid-term elections is Wednesday, October 17th, 2018. Several high-profile individuals, rookies and veterans in the political playground, have already filed their COC’s in the past week. It is expected the aContinueContinue reading “Real Life Game of Thrones: Philippine Politics Edition”
Student-Politicians. Pffft.
At around this time every year, students aspiring to be elected into their respective student councils are busy trying to convince schoolmates why they deserve to be voted. Of course, one effective way to woo the crowd is to embellish speeches with words like “service”, “integrity”, “hard-working”, et cetera. These speeches are not unlike theContinueContinue reading “Student-Politicians. Pffft.”
My Thoughts On The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
Okay, tomorrow the Supreme Court will hold a hearing on the petitions filed by several persons/organizations that seek to nullify the recently enacted Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. A lot of people are clamoring against the said law because people are afraid that this would result to having some of their rights, such as freedomContinueContinue reading “My Thoughts On The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”
PNoy to the Pinoys: Kayo ang Boss Ko
This is my first article to be published on Panay News (July 5, 2010). It’s really outdated, but I think you ought to read this because it still has some relevance left. That is, if you actually care about what’s going on around you. =o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o=o= On 30th June, 2010, Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino was sworn is asContinueContinue reading “PNoy to the Pinoys: Kayo ang Boss Ko”
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