Michael Apacible Bulletin

  Sa bawat panahon ng eleksyon, hindi na bago sa atin ang makakita ng mga tradisyunal na patalastas ng pulitiko. Ang mga ito ay puno ng mga pangako at magagarbong presentasyon ng kanilang sarili bilang tagapagligtas ng masa. Kamakailan lamang, lumabas ang isang commercial ni Bong Go na naglalayong ipakita ang kanyang patuloy na serbisyo umano sa sambayanan. Gayunpaman, tulad ng marami pang iba, ang kanyang komersyal ay hindi nakaligtas sa mga mata ng kritiko. Walang Nagbabago sa Tungkulin "Mula noon hanggang ngayon, walang nagbabago sa tungkulin ko sa inyo. Ganuman kalayo, anumang oras, sisikaping kong marating kayo para mag-serbisyo. At para sa oras ng pagdadalamhati, makapag-hatid ng konting ngiti." Ang mga salitang ito mula sa komersyal ni Bong Go ay tila nakakaantig sa unang tingin. Ngunit, sa malalimang pagsusuri, makikita na ito'y mga pangakong madalas nang naririnig sa bawat eleksyon. Ang pagsasabi na walang nagbabago sa kanyang tungkulin ay maaaring magpahiwatig n...

Aiza Seguerra's Endorsement of Duterte: A Look Back at the 2016 Elections and Their Aftermath Unwavering Support for Duterte In the 2016 elections, Filipino actress and singer Aiza Seguerra was vocal in her support for Rodrigo Duterte. She expressed a strong desire to focus her energy on campaigning for him. This support was entirely voluntary, driven by her belief in Duterte’s sincerity and track record. Seguerra was clear about her stance: accepting money to campaign would mean compromising her principles and integrity, something she could not accept. Belief in Sincerity and Achievements Seguerra’s support for Duterte was rooted in a belief in his sincerity and tangible achievements. She felt confident in his capabilities, citing his non-traditional approach to politics and genuine desire to serve the country. Despite his strongman image, which some criticized, Seguerra saw Duterte as a necessary leader to instill discipline and drive progress in the Philippines. The Aftermath of...

  PDP-Laban's Stand on Recent Allegations: A Clear Denial and Political Persecution In a recent statement, PDP-Laban, a major political party in the Philippines, expressed its strong opposition to allegations involving its members and leaders. The party emphasized the integrity of its chairman, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and denounced the claims as baseless lies. Below is a detailed account of the party's stance and perspective on the issue. Party's Official Position Initial Response During a recent interaction with PDP-Laban member Senator Robin Padilla, he said it was challenging for PDP-Laban members to issue statements on the ongoing situation. According to a statement released earlier, PDP-Laban firmly disagrees with the actions taken by the Quadcom. As a legislator, it is understood that whatever steps the Quadcom decides to take are within their jurisdiction, Padilla added. However, PDP-Laban's leadership made it clear that they do not support the Quadcom...

Unmasking the 2022 Election Anomalies: A Detailed Analysis with Gen. Eliseo Rio Jr. In this blog post, we delve into a comprehensive analysis of the 2022 election transmission irregularities, guided by the expertise of Gen. Eliseo Rio Jr., a retired Brigadier General and a former key figure in the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). This discussion brings to light critical insights and raises important questions regarding the transparency and accuracy of the election process. Gen. Eliseo Rio Jr. is a well-regarded figure in the fields of communications and technology. With a distinguished career that includes serving as a Commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, a lecturer at the Philippine Military Academy, and an Undersecretary of the DICT, Gen. Rio brings a wealth of experience to our discussion. Scrutinizing Election Transmission Data One of the critical issues discussed is the irregularities observed in the transmission of electio...

  Discussions and Conversations: Aiming for National Interest In a recent interview of former Senator Antonio Trillanes iii, the possibility of the opposition uniting to challenge the Duterte administration was discussed, focusing on how this would affect the candidacies of Senator Kiko and Senator Bam. A key point raised was the purpose of coming together: as national interest. This is the primary reason why various groups and individuals in politics are in talks. Opportunities for Candidates It was also emphasized that the chances of the candidates must be considered. There are instances where their run might only be an "advocacy run," but there's no issue with this if it's for the country's good. The crucial aspect is the opportunity to win if they are supported by a broad alliance. The feedback from the "pinks" (a group within the opposition) is mostly favorable, except for some "purists" who prioritize their sensitivities over national int...