Michael Apacible Bulletin

  Tanim-Bala: Isang Pambabatikos at Pamumulitika Laban kay Pangulong Aquino? Noong 2015, sumiklab ang kontrobersiya ng "tanim-bala" sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), na nagdulot ng malaking pagkabahala at galit sa publiko. Ngunit sa gitna ng kaguluhan, mahalagang suriin ang mga pangyayari at konteksto upang maunawaan kung ito ba ay isang tunay na problema, o isang bahagi lamang ng paninira at pamumulitika laban kay Pangulong Benigno "Pnoy" Aquino III. Mga Punto Mula sa Pahayag ng Pangulo Ayon sa pahayag ni Pangulong Aquino noong panahong iyon, binigyang-diin niya na ang isyu ay pinalalaki o sinesensationalize lamang. Kung ikukumpara ang 1,200 na insidente sa 34 na milyong pasaherong dumaan sa NAIA, ang bilang ng mga biktima ay maituturing na maliit lamang. Hindi rin niya binalewala ang mga reklamo ng extortion, ngunit binigyang-diin na ang mga kaso ay hindi kasing dami ng inaakala ng publiko. Pagsusuri sa Konteksto Mahalagang tandaan na ang kontrobersiya...

  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...

  LTO's P51 Million Procurement Scandal: Overpriced and Defective Equipment Returned Manila, Philippines – A recent Senate hearing, led by Senator Raffy Tulfo, unveiled troubling details about a P51 million procurement by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for fertilizer and breathalyzer units, which were found to be both overpriced and defective. These issues have led to the equipment being returned by recipients such as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). Overpriced Breathalyzer Under Scrutiny During the hearing, Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed deep concern over the inflated price of the breathalyzer units, each costing P68,000. This amount is significantly higher than the market price for similar breathalyzers in other countries, such as the United States, where prices range from P5,000 to P14,000. In Thailand and China, prices are even lower. Senator Tulfo questioned the LTO's procurement process, hinting at possi...