FOI is not needed if leaders are honest and earnest

Let me raise your eyebrows. I’m going to tell you something that you most likely don’t agree with right now. All I can ask is that you not shut down your mind before I’ve had a chance to present my case. I’ve come to the conclusion that the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) is unnecessary. … Continue reading →

The SSS in the Philippines

w By Bill in Oz My thanks to Society of Honor members for providing information and insight for this article. I would particularly like to thank Edgar, Karl, Mary Grace, Irineo, Chempo, Giancarlo, NHerrera and Caliphman. ________________________ I want to start with a couple of definitions. Knowing what we are talking about is very important. … Continue reading →

May Diyos Naman

w ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva Nakasimangot ang mga lolo’t lola ko. Akala kasi nila pa-abante ang bayan, na sa kalaunan, siguro isang daang taon magsimula ng sila ay pumanaw, eh, maganda na ang hinaharap ng mga salinlahi. Hindi pala. Paano ba naman sila matutuwa kung: Una, ang matibay na pwesto sa mga survey, eh, ang … Continue reading →

Ang Senado ng Pilipinas: Wala talaga kayo kungdi mga asong mangangaso

w Article by Joe America (English) Translation by Enigma Mga Minamahal kong mambabasa, puedi ho bang hihingin ko ang inyong pahintulot upang magsalita ng hindi kagandahan? Upang itabi muna ang “kagandahang asal” sa kapakanan ng katapatan ng salita? Upang magsalita ng tahasan sa halip na magkunwaring mabait at magalang? Sa aking palagay alinman sa itikum ko ang … Continue reading →

Should TV be allowed to portray PNP officers in a degrading manner?

I read an interesting tweet from top-blogger Riassa Robles a few days ago. She was referring to an article published by the Inquirer: “PNP asks MTRCB: Stop ‘improper use’ of cop’s uniform in movies, on TV”.  The PNP protested a scene that had a policeman in uniform stripping at a bridal shower. Here was the brief … Continue reading →