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An Ode To The First Lady And A Gentleman

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In the Palace hall of grand debate,

A gesture fine, but quite ornate,

A glass of wine, a sip so pure,

To show a bond that’s deep and sure.

“Here, dear First Lady, take a taste,”

With gallant flair and solemn haste,

The Senate’s head, with wine in hand,

Proclaimed a bond across the land.

She sipped, she smiled, returned the glass,

A symbol strong of power’s class.

Eastern rites, with honor steeped,

And intimacies subtly peeped.

In ancient courts, they’d toast the king,

A pledge of life and everything.

At weddings too, the lovers drink,

From shared cups, their hearts in sync.

Even Jesus let His Disciples drink from His cup,

So let no one bring intrigue to make up.

Government, Social Media, Tourism, Travel

Why Not Make Baguio A Total Walking City?

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In a brilliant stroke of genius, technocrats from a Manny Pangilinan company have devised a foolproof plan to alleviate traffic congestion in Baguio City’s Central Business District (CBD) by slapping a congestion fee on motorists.

Never mind that the CBD isn’t just Session Road, as the keen-eyed folks at Rappler might have you believe; it’s a labyrinth of roads like Magsaysay, Harrison, Abanao, General Luna, Bonifacio, Leonard Wood and more. Charging a fee to enter this vehicular maze will surely clear the streets instantly—of common sense.

But why stop at a congestion fee? Let’s ban private cars and taxis altogether from the CBD. Baguio’s legendary cool weather makes it the perfect walking city. Picture it: citizens striding purposefully through the streets, fitness levels soaring, smog levels plummeting. Residents and tourists alike will soon boast calves of steel, rendering gyms obsolete.

Forget traffic solutions—let’s embrace pedestrian utopia and march our way to a healthier, greener future!

Government, Politics

Malacanang: Maisug Pledge Must Be Recited At Flag Retreat

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MANILA — In a bold move to further unite the nation, Malacañang has issued an addendum to its recent directive on patriotic rituals. 

Following the mandate to recite the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge during Monday flag-raising ceremonies, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced the compulsory recitation of the Maisug Pledge every Friday during flag retreats.

The text of the Maisug Pledge, included in the memo, celebrates the administration’s values of bravery and unity. 

Critics, however, view this as yet another layer of ceremonial pageantry. “We’re thrilled to have more opportunities to express our patriotism,” said one government employee with a notable lack of enthusiasm. Others speculate that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays might soon receive their own ceremonial enhancements. 

How fair, this administration, in its relentless pursuit of nationalistic fervor!