Michael Apacible Bulletin

  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, ...

  As the Trump administration marks its first month back in office, economic concerns are mounting. Across social media platforms like TikTok, Americans are voicing their frustrations over persistent high prices, with many questioning whether Trump has made any progress in addressing inflation. "Donald Trump's been president for one month and has not done a single thing to lower prices," one viral post in tiktok said. "I just went to the store—the eggs are still $8, milk is still five bucks. Who else is outraged by grocery prices nowadays?" The discontent is widespread. Many had hoped that Trump’s return would bring immediate relief to soaring costs, given his campaign promises to reduce grocery bills. However, inflation remains a pressing issue, and economic indicators are showing signs of distress. Jobless claims have surged to their highest point in six months, and consumer confidence has plummeted, suggesting growing uncertainty about the country’s economic ...