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Politics, Social Media

Rodrigo Duterte Will Not Vote For His Own Daughter!

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In the great telenovela of Philippine politics, the plot twist we didn’t see coming: Sara Duterte can’t even get her dad’s blessing. The same Duterte who bulldozed his way to the top with iron fists is now telling his daughter, “Maybe don’t follow in my footsteps.” It’s as if he’s thinking, “One Duterte is enough for this nation’s lifetime.”

Imagine the campaign posters: “Even My Dad Says I Shouldn’t Be Here!” Not exactly inspiring. If your biggest endorser, who just so happens to be your father, is saying to get out, perhaps it’s a sign. 

Maybe it’s a setup for a shocking “redemption arc” where she’ll “prove everyone wrong” – or just a sign that the Duterte brand is wearing thin. Sara’s supporters might insist this is a mere family disagreement, but when your closest kin says it’s time to “tap out,” maybe you should listen.

Media, Social Media

Elon Musk Eyes Defunct SMNI News Channel, Plans “Truth-Driven” Makeover

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In an unexpected turn, Elon Musk has reportedly set his sights on the Philippines’ now-defunct SMNI News Channel, promising a “revolution in truth-telling” that only he can deliver.

Following his previous musing to buy CNN, the tech mogul has apparently vowed to “fix media, one network at a time.” Insiders claim Musk was “fascinated” by SMNI’s recent history and intrigued by the idea of turning it into what he calls “X-ceptional News,” emphasizing unbiased reporting, free speech, and the abolishment of “fake news”—that is, unless it’s about him.

Meanwhile, some wonder if this will spell the end for Apollo Quiboloy’s infamous propaganda machine. “Elon could transform it,” commented one analyst, “or just add flamethrowers to the building.”

Only time will tell if Musk’s “vision for media” will finally usher in a new age of transparency in the Philippines—or simply another Twitter-like fiasco.

International, Politics, Social Media

Everything Is Coming Up Orange

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(AC geopolitics correspondent Brian Neyra contributed to this report)

As the United States embraces the era of Donald Trump as its 47th president, it seems the entire country — and the world — is getting a fresh coat of orange.

Climate change activists in London have taken things literally, spray-painting the U.S. Embassy’s marker in bright orange hues. Rumors suggest the White House will soon be rechristened as the “Orange House,” and, of course, Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is already a foregone conclusion.

Not only will American bakeries start serving up orange pies instead of apple, but even Halloween can finally breathe a sigh of relief — its signature color is here to stay.

In a world where everything’s gone orange, there’s a strange sense of unity. If you squint just right, you might even catch a glimpse of a “great” America that’s — well — distinctly, unforgettably, undeniably orange.