Michael Apacible Bulletin

  The Shadow of Judas: Allegations of Betrayal Surround Duterte's Return A recent social media post by an account named Otto Jorel has ignited a firestorm of speculation, painting a dramatic picture of betrayal within the Duterte political circle. The post alleges a complex web of familial tension and political maneuvering, culminating in a stark accusation: that Senator Bong Go, long considered Rodrigo Duterte's loyal aide, acted as a Judas, leading the former president into a potential trap. The narrative begins with assertions of strained relationships. Jorel claims that Duterte's children, Sara, Paolo, and Sebastian, harbor resentment towards Go and Honeylet Avanceña, Duterte's partner. The post alleges this animosity stems from Go's perceived closeness to Avanceña, overshadowing his relationship with Zimmerman, a detail that remains unclear. The post claims that Sebastian Duterte publicly called Bong Go a traitor during a rally in Pampanga. The post then delves...

  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, ...