Category Archives: Politics

Finance, Politics

A 500-Peso Coin?

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In the Philippines, a peculiar growing movement has emerged as citizens navigate the daily struggle of dealing with the hated P500 bill adorned with the faces of Cory and Ninoy Aquino. It seems they would rather bear the burden of a hefty P500 coin, turning their wallets into miniature weightlifting apparatus.

In this bizarre quest to rid their wallets of hard-earned P500 notes bearing a reminder of the Aquino legacy, citizens have developed a unique form of physical fitness — the “Anti-Aquino Workout.” Picture Filipinos everywhere, engaged in awkward squats and weightlifting routines if only to send their memories of the Aquinos into oblivion.

It appears that for some, the weight of a coin is a small price to pay for the elimination of unwanted political faces on paper.

Will the Central Bank hear their plea?

Legislation, Politics

Some Legislators Are Far From Being Honorable

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In a groundbreaking move towards honesty in politics, some suggest that addressing legislators as “Honorable” should be entirely optional. After all, it seems a tad hypocritical to bestow such a noble title upon those who often exhibit behavior that is anything but honorable. 

Our esteemed Senators and Congressmen, in their illustrious display of virtue, demand our respect even as they engage in verbal jousts that would make a schoolyard bully blush.

Why should we be obliged to cloak them in the veneer of honor when their actions often resemble a circus more than a chamber of dignified discourse? 

One might argue that it’s time for a reality check. Perhaps if the title “Honorable” were treated as a merit badge, earned through actual honorable deeds and not just won through a popularity contest, the halls of Congress might echo with the harmonious sounds of respectful dialogue. 

Until then, let the optional “Honorable” be a reflection of the actual honor demonstrated, or lack thereof, in the grand spectacle of political theater.

Culture, History, Politics, Social Media

“Maharlika” A Damaged Brand

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The Maharlika Investment Fund finds itself entangled in the complexities of brand association, thanks to the controversial vlogger Bb. Maharlika (real name: Claire Eden Contreras.)

In the eyes of polling executive and columnist Malou Tiquia, the fund is now synonymous with the tarnished image of its namesake, an oversize-bespectacled lady from Los Angeles known for her gossip-laden critiques of the Marcos administration. Tiquia’s assertion that “Maharlika is a damaged brand” raises pertinent questions about the fund’s public perception.

The Marcos government faces a dilemma: either rebrand the fund as the Filipinas Investment Fund (hello, Michelle Dee), distancing it from the negative connotations attached by the infamous vlogger, or take legal action to prevent her from using the revered name on social media. 

The commentary underscores the significance of a brand’s image and the challenges posed when external factors, such as individual personalities, impact its reputation. 

Ultimately, the Maharlika Investment Fund stands at a crossroads, navigating its future amid the shadows cast by an unconventional, albeit slapstick influencer.