Category Archives: Business

Senator Chiz Escudero: Xerox’s New Ambassador (video)

Senator Chiz Escudero’s unexpected promotion of Xerox machines during a Senate hearing on the PDEA document leaks is reminiscent of a bizarre infomercial. 

While other photocopy machine manufacturers like Ricoh, Canon, HP, and Brother might have been left scratching their heads, viewers were left wondering if they had stumbled into a marketing pitch instead of a legislative session. 

Escudero’s fervent endorsement of Xerox machines, in the midst of a serious discussion, transformed the hearing into a surreal comedy routine. 

Perhaps Escudero sees himself not only as a lawmaker but also as a brand ambassador, eager to tout the virtues of Xerox at every opportunity. 

While his enthusiasm for office equipment is admirable, one can’t help but question the relevance of such endorsements in the context of a Senate inquiry. Perhaps next, we’ll see senators trading political debates for product placements.

Rappler: From Dealer Of Securities To Online Seller Of Bath Towels!

In a surprising turn of events, the once-respected bastion of independent journalism, Rappler, has taken a nosedive into the murky waters of online retail. Struggling to finance its biased operations, the news portal has embraced the ultimate irony by peddling towels and trinkets to its readership.

Gone are the days of hard-hitting investigative reports; Rappler’s new revenue stream relies on the relentless clickbait tactics it once scorned. Now, every click from unsuspecting netizens becomes a lifeline for the struggling outlet, as it shamelessly monetizes their curiosity with commercial links.

In a statement that left many scratching their heads, Rappler’s CEO defended the move, stating, “We’re just diversifying our revenue streams in this ever-evolving media landscape.” Indeed, towels seem like a logical progression for a company once known for soaking up scandals.

As the digital marketplace becomes inundated with Rappler-branded merchandise, one can’t help but wonder: what’s next? Muckraking spatulas, anyone?

Shortage Of Halo-Halo In Bulacan!

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In a stroke of genius—or madness—Marilao’s newest resort, “Arctic Oasis,” dumped mountains of ice into its swimming pool, promising customers a chilly reprieve from the scorching heat. While sun-seekers rejoiced, chaos brewed beyond the resort’s frosty gates. The unprecedented demand for ice left Bulacan’s vendors in a meltdown, unable to whip up the beloved Filipino treat, halo-halo. As temperatures soared, so did tempers, with locals forced to choose between a dip in the icy pool or the sweet, icy goodness of halo-halo. In this chilling saga, paradise came at a price: the province teetered on the brink of a frozen apocalypse, where the choice between Purgatory (sweating it out) and Hell (no halo-halo) proved too bitter to bear. As the ice cubes dwindled and tensions rose, Marilao learned a valuable lesson: in the battle against heat, sometimes the cure is worse than the fever.