Michael Apacible Bulletin

Hacienda Luisita: My Personal Take on a Complex Legacy Okay, let's talk about Hacienda Luisita. This topic, man, it's a tangled web of history, family, and politics, and honestly, it's something I've spent a lot of time trying to wrap my head around. And look, I'm just a blogger, sharing my personal analysis and opinions here, not a historian or a lawyer. So, here's what I see: this whole narrative about the Aquino family and Hacienda Luisita? It’s often painted in these broad, black-and-white strokes, especially when it comes to the late President Benigno Aquino III. But after digging into it, I'm starting to think it's way more gray than anyone wants to admit. First off, the history. It’s crucial to remember that the land wasn't originally an Aquino thing. It was a Cojuangco thing, his mother's side. That's a huge distinction, and I think it gets lost in a lot of the noise. It matters because it shifts the focus a bit. It’s not about the Aq...

ICC Names Suspects in Duterte Drug War: What's Next? President Bongbong Marcos has received a document from the International Criminal Court (ICC) identifying individuals suspected of involvement in the controversial Duterte Drug War according to former Senator Antonio Trillanes. This document includes the names of key figures from the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte and their possible involvement in human rights violations. Who Are the Suspects? Senator Ronaldo de la Rosa Senator Ronaldo de la Rosa, who served as the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) under the Duterte Administration, is one of the primary suspects named by the ICC. Since 2016, de la Rosa has been implicated in the drug war operations that resulted in numerous deaths. General Oscar Albayalde Also named is General Oscar Albayalde, who succeeded de la Rosa as PNP Chief. Like his predecessor, Albayalde faces allegations of involvement in the violent anti-drug campaigns. Other Officials I...