Philippine Political Opinions

“At the end of this speech, I shall step down from this stage but not from the presidency…” Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said in her final SONA (State of the Nation Address) this afternoon, 27th of July, 2009. While wearing a purple terno on her final SONA (which is actually her 9th) at the House of Representatives that started and ended with a standing ovation, she addressed to all the citizens of the Philippines that she “never expressed desire” to extend herself beyond her term. Ms. Arroyo stressed that before her term will expire next year, she will fight for the ordinary Filipino and that there is much to do as the president until the last days. Arroyo also pointed out that a year is a long time and will continue to invest in the economy, the education and the environment. She also added that after this final SONA, contrary to what her critics says, there will be more work and less politics. She pointed out on the first part of her speech that when her father left the presidency...

This is a report of SNN (Showbiz News Night) about Sen. Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez about the senator's proposal and their love story of course. They went to Tagaytay and granted some pictures to be taken by their fans even they are on vacation for the Holy Week. Well, celebrities...

I'm sorry but first thing that will come to my mind when I see this couple is: "Are they really in love?" They guested at Wowowee, a popular noontime show here in the Philipines. Well, that's my question, is it all publicity? Did they used the program's popularity to attract more audience? They are also interviewed by Mr. Willie Revillame which is the host of the program and Yes! Magazine's Top in the 50 Most Powerful People in Showbiz in 2008 (Entertainers Category). Maybe or maybe not just because of the publicity? You decide. P.S. Is crying on the first part of the interview a good acting for him to prove that he really loves Korina?

Let me share to you a commercial by Mar Roxas This is a typical commercial where the politicians uses the masses as their subject in their propaganda. They use this to show that they really care about them. I don't know why he said in this that "I'll do the job" while he took the place of the young boy in the "pedicab". I think it's better that he will just give the boy and his younger sister money or food. "Pedicab" is a type of transportation where a bicycle is attached on a personalized "body" which is made up of a chair and additional wheels

This commercial is connected to my previous post example. The title is Premature Political Ads This commercial makes me think a little bit because of what the lady said on the last part of the ad. For you who doesn't understand our national language, Filipino, it is translated as "It's okay to eat salt [as a viand] as long as I have my own house." I really hope she didn't mean what she said.

Hey, to clear things out, I'm not against Senator Manny Villar. I salute him for his hard work and his rug to riches story. I'm just showing here his other ad. This is Sen. Villar and Boy Abunda, a respected host in the Philipines.

This is an adveritisement showing Senator Manny Villar helping a stranded maltreated OFW. He shouldered the air fare. But before seeing the video, let me present some estimations. This is taken from a travel shop online Which when converted to Philippine Peso is more or less 34,000. This is taken from a exchange rate converter That's ONLY the air fare. Not to mention the food and all necessities that the said OFW needs. When this advertisement is still fresh, it airs how many times a day. Air time costs about 30,000 to 50,000 per 30 secs. Multiplied by the times it aired in a day... You do the math. My point is Sen. Villar could help other OFWs who are stranded and maltreated. If you want to see his advertisement, click the link below to watch the video.