Category Archives: National News

Where’s The Prayer In These Prayer Rallies?

In the age of prayer rallies, it seems the Almighty might need earplugs. 

Instead of solemn invocations, we’re treated to a cacophony of expletives and political tirades. Forget hymns; it’s all about choreographed placard-waving and rallying cries for embattled pastors facing more criminal charges than blessings. Not to mention a bevy of sexy dancers.

Perhaps they should trade the pulpit for a stage and invite drag artist Pura Luka Vega to serenade “Ama Namin” with glitter and glam. After all, if you can’t pray with sincerity, might as well make it a show. 

It’s a surreal spectacle where the faithful morph into fervent political activists, and the only divine presence is in the form of legal battles and scandals. 

So, where’s the prayer in these prayer rallies? Lost in a sea of rhetoric and righteous indignation, it seems.

Senate Calls For An Investigation Of NAIA Bed Bugs

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In a baffling turn of events, the Senate has announced its latest mission: investigating the alleged smuggling of bed bugs by cunning Filipino entrepreneurs. 

Following a revelation by NAIA’s Pest Control Services that the pesky critters found their way into airport terminals via probable importation, Senator Grace Poe has declared it a matter of national urgency. 

Poe, sporting a magnifying glass and a determined frown, proclaimed, “We must unearth the bed bug bandits and scrutinize their permits and tax payments!”

In a nation grappling with corruption, poverty, and a myriad of pressing issues, the sudden focus on clandestine insect imports has left many scratching their heads.

Meanwhile, citizens are left wondering if this investigation will lead to the ultimate solution: a bug-free Philippines or merely another chapter in the riveting saga of bureaucratic absurdity. 

Stay tuned for updates on whether these bloodsucking intruders will face justice or continue to bedevil the nation’s unsuspecting sleepers.

Driving School Defying LTO Right Under Its Nose

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In a stunning display of audacity, a local driving school has boldly flouted the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) regulations by setting exorbitant fees for practical driving courses, all while conveniently operating under the very nose of an LTO branch. Situated like a rebellious teenager next to its parental figure, this mall-based driving school seems to relish in its defiance of authority.

With fees soaring higher than a learner driver’s stress levels during rush hour traffic, one can’t help but wonder if the instructors moonlight as extortion artists. It’s as if they’ve mistaken driving lessons for a luxury spa experience, complete with gold-plated gear shifts and diamond-studded seat covers.

Meanwhile, the LTO, seemingly oblivious to the spectacle unfolding just outside its window, continues to twiddle its bureaucratic thumbs. Perhaps they’re waiting for the driving school to unveil its platinum package, complete with a chauffeur-driven Ferrari.

In the land of absurdity, where rules are mere suggestions and common sense takes a backseat, this driving school reigns supreme, proving that when it comes to highway robbery, they’ve got the pedal to the metal.