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Government, Literature, Politics, Social Media

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.

Social Media

Let It Be Told: Pinoys Correctly Pronounce “Google”

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Imagine the grand tale of a tech behemoth built on a typo! Yes, the mighty Google, the lifeline of modern digital existence, began as a humble misspelling.

The visionaries behind it, intending to christen their search engine “Googol,” after the term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, stumbled over their keyboards.

Fatefully, “Google” was born when someone slipped up while checking domain availability. To their delight (or perhaps confusion), the domain was free, and founder Larry Page, embracing the serendipity, registered it instantly.

Fast forward to today, and “Google it” has become the universal command for “search it online,” outstripping its numerical origins.

And as for Filipinos, who might trip over pronouncing “Googol,” this gaffe turned to glory—they nail “Google” perfectly.

Thus, a simple spelling error transformed into a global lexicon, proving that even the smallest mistakes can lead to colossal triumphs.

Legislation, LGBT, Social Media

Commentary: SOGIE Bill Has Become SOGGY!

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Rainbow-colored umbrellas at Quezon City’ Memorial Circle

The SOGIE bill, languishing in the Philippine Congress for almost two decades, has become the legislative equivalent of a soggy vegetable: once vibrant and full of promise, now wilted by endless debates. What’s the holdup, you ask? Is it the apathy of lawmakers who are too busy squabbling over pork barrel funds to care about human rights? Or is it the religious fervor that clings to the past, determined to keep the LGBT community in the shadows? Perhaps it’s even the internal bickering within the LGBT community itself, making it a spectacle of irony. In the 21st century, it’s almost pathetic that the Philippines remains stuck in a time warp when it comes to LGBT rights. Maybe it’s time to rename the bill to SOGGY, aptly reflecting its over-cooked and underwhelming state. So, Happy PRIDE, everyone! Here’s hoping the next two decades bring us something fresher than soggy legislation.