Michael Apacible Bulletin

  MRT-7 Nears Completion: A Legacy of Aquino's Vision Benefits All, Despite Past Political Attacks Metro Manila, Philippines - The imminent completion of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) marks a significant milestone for Metro Manila's transportation infrastructure, a testament to the enduring vision and persistent efforts of the administration of the late President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. This achievement arrives despite the intense political scrutiny and often unfair criticisms leveled against Aquino during and after his presidency. The MRT-7, conceived and vigorously pursued under Aquino's "Tuwid na Daan" governance, is poised to connect SM North EDSA in Quezon City to San Jose del Monte in Bulacan, promising to dramatically reduce travel times and serve hundreds of thousands of commuters daily. This project, born from a period of economic growth spurred by investor confidence in Aquino's commitment to good governance and anti-corruption...

  Blind Devotion, Distant Detainment: A Stark Reminder in Qatar Seventeen Filipino lives hang in the balance, caught in the intricate web of Qatari law, a stark testament to the perils of blind devotion and the dangerous chasm between fervent belief and harsh reality. These individuals, detained on March 28th for participating in an unauthorized political demonstration, now face an uncertain future in a land far from home. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirms their predicament: held in a police station an hour from Doha, their fate remains shrouded in the complexities of Qatar's legal system. The Philippine Embassy in Doha, while monitoring the situation, reminds all Filipinos in the Gulf nation of the strict prohibition against political rallies. The rally, it appears, was a misguided display of loyalty, a desperate cry of support coinciding with the 80th birthday of former President Rodrigo Duterte. It was a demonstration fueled by unwavering, perhaps even fanatical, ...