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Comelec: Nadismaya Pero Walang Magawa

January 4, 2025 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Ang Comelec, sa kanilang dakilang trono ng pagka-“dismaya,” ay muling naghayag ng kanilang pagka-bigo sa malawakang early campaigning ng mga kandidato para sa 2025 elections.

Aba, nadismaya daw sila! Parang simpleng pagtaas ng kilay lang ang sagot nila sa taun-taong circus na ito. Pero, sa totoo lang, may silbi ba ang dismayang iyan kung wala namang kongkretong aksyon?

Oo nga naman, sabi ng batas, hindi raw ito paglabag basta’t walang salitang “boto” sa tarpaulin. Kaya, hayaang magkalat ang mga mukha ng kandidato sa billboard na kasing laki ng bahay, may kasamang linya tulad ng “Serbisyo Para Sa Bayan” o “Ingat sa Biyahe” pero nandoon ang kanilang numero sa balota! Wala raw problema roon, sabi nila. Kung ganito rin lang ang sistema, bakit pa mag-abala sa paglalagay ng mga limitasyon?

At huwag nating kalimutan ang mga pasimpleng “vote buying.” May mga kandidato pa nga na nangangako ng lupa o pera kapalit ng boto. Ito kaya, dismayado rin ang Comelec? O baka naman nadadaan lang sa isang “tsk-tsk” at tapik sa balikat. Kung ang batas ay parang lambat na maraming butas, ano pa ang silbi nito?

Comelec, baka panahon na para magising at magbago. Kung hindi, sayang naman ang drama ng inyong dismaya.

Philippines: Like Fireworks, Like Corruption

January 2, 2025 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

What do New Year’s Day fireworks in the Philippines and corruption in government have in common? Both are loud, flashy, and impossible to stop, despite all the laws saying, “Huwag!”

Every December, the government parades their annual “fireworks ban,” and every January 1, the sky lights up in rebellion. It’s as if Pinoys see “bawal” as a suggestion, not a rule. Likewise, anti-corruption drives come with fanfare and bold promises, but like the “last” whistle bomb of the night, there’s always one more lurking.

The parallels are uncanny: both involve impressive displays, whether it’s a fireworks finale or an official cutting a ribbon for a dubious project. And just like how barangay tanods bravely seize the plapla while ignoring the boga, watchdogs catch small-time crooks but let the big fish sashay away.

In the end, both are resilient traditions: noisy, enduring, and, let’s face it, uniquely Pinoy.

Comelec Should Have Been Given A Hefty Budget!

December 31, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Ah, the Philippine national budget—a masterpiece of priorities!

Once again, we’re treated to the spectacle of zero subsidy for PhilHealth (because who needs healthcare when we have resilience, right?) and yet another generous helping of pork barrel funds for our legislators (they do love their pork extra fatty).

Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) remains as efficient as a carabao in quicksand. No budget boost to enforce campaign laws? Perfect! Why ruin the tradition of billboards sprouting like mushrooms even before the official campaign period begins?

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Imagine if Comelec had funds to hire investigators for vote-buying cases or workers to remove illegal posters. Not only would democracy be served, but unemployment would plummet too! Revolutionary!

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But why stop there? Maybe next year’s budget can include a line item for a Department of Irony—because, clearly, satire has become policy. Here’s to another year of misplaced priorities!