Category: Crime

Philippines hopelessly divided under a government that stood for “UNITY”

Posted on By Ramon Ortoll 2 Comments on Philippines hopelessly divided under a government that stood for “UNITY”

In his recent Inquirer column, Randy David shares his views on the aftermath of the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. He cites the inutile state of the Philippines’ judicial system which “failed to hold Duterte accountable for the thousands of killings during his brutal drug war.” [Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s] acknowledgement of the…

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Crime, Politics

The Dutertard “influencers” need to EVOLVE

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The circle of “influencers’ surrounding former President Rodrigo Duterte and his clan, which includes current Vice President Sara Duterte, need to shape up. The cult of personality approach where everything is an appeal to emotion — personal loyalty, patriotism, regionalism, and the all-time greatest hit, utang na loob (debt of gratitude) have all become passé….

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Crime, Media

Duterte “arrest” in the Philippines possibly non-compliant with Rome Statute Article 59 arrest procedure

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Questions have been raised around the way former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was picked up by police at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, bundled up, and shoved into a private jet bound for Rotterdam in the Netherlands where he now waits to face the “International Criminal Court” (ICC) in The Hague. Article…

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Crime

Former President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on orders of the International Criminal Court!

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So former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested today on the back of a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The arrest was effected at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport as Duterte returned from a trip to Hong Kong. This follows widespread speculation propagated by detractors — mostly members of the Yellowtard-Communist Axis…

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Crime

Philippine Senate inquiries are dishonest circuses, not conducted in aid of legislation

Posted on By Ramon Ortoll 16 Comments on Philippine Senate inquiries are dishonest circuses, not conducted in aid of legislation

In his recent Inquirer piece “A tale of two chambers” Manuel L. Quezon III questions the assiduousness of the present Senate. It’s a praise piece for Senators Risa Hontiveros and Sherwin Gatchalian, the now renowned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) crusaders, as they have styled themselves, even if their committees which conduct the “hearings” have…

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Crime, Politics

Assassination attempt on Donald Trump: illiberal means to “save democracy”?

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Quite confronting that an assassination attempt on a former American president and the Republican candidate in the coming presidential election in the United States could still happen in this day and age. Following shots fired during former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania resulted in the deaths of a member of the audience and…

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Apart from Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, We Have Foreign Meddling in a Boracay Property Dispute Too? (Part One)

Posted on By P. Farol 1 Comment on Apart from Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, We Have Foreign Meddling in a Boracay Property Dispute Too? (Part One)

I’d say the Philippines has more than enough to contend with in as far as foreign meddling is concerned. Having watched and read news of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s now questionable citizenship and alleged connection with illegal activities in a POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) sitting on property in her town, I feel drawn towards…

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Crime, Government

SMNI should take stock of the lessons that can be learned from the “plights” of ABS-CBN and Rappler

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That Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) finds itself neck-deep in trouble comes as no surprise. Like its Yellowtard counterpart Rappler, SMNI sprung out of nowhere at a time when the Philippines’ political situation demanded targeted media coverage in aid of certain politicians’ personal agendas. The readily-evident relationships at the top make its intent a foregone…

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Crime, Media