Category Archives: Social Media

Dateline Zürich: Satire Triggers Your Ire

by Maria Bratikova

Aha-ha. Huh!

Satire is not just a fire
That can trigger your ire.
It‘s a tricky quagmire,
when you‘re in dire.
You dive in, it‘s a weir!
Lungs burst, like a damaged tyre.

Satire pokes your glands of desire
You‘re solo-singing a choir. . .
With no one playing a lyre.
You‘re walking a live wire

Your solitude stinks in the mire
One you caused, a consuming pyre.
From it you‘re going to expire.
Dang, the picture is not dwire!

Oh my, oh my, oh my

Politique PH Tuesdays: The Importance Of Being Earnest (Influencers)

by Politique PH

These so-called influencers are playing victims, but let’s not be fooled. Imagine, just a few people with hundreds of thousands of followers are steering our political conversations. 

Good if they are legitimate critics, writing for the interest of the nation; but no, they spread hate and propaganda just because things didn’t go their way. 

This is not about the DDS vs Loyalists; it’s about a few bitter voices with their own shady goals against us, the REAL People of the Philippines. 🇵🇭

It’s high time we steer the narrative back to what really matters instead of letting a select few dictate the conversation with their endless venom. ✊🏽

Today’s Editorial: Rappler Unwrapped!

Rappler, the shining beacon of journalism in the Philippines, never ceases to amaze us with its relentless pursuit of the truth. Or at least, its version of the truth, which often seems to be conveniently aligned with its own editorial agenda. 

In a recent editorial, Rappler had the audacity to criticize the OVP’s confidential funds, suggesting a sort of “now you see it, now you don’t” scenario. Well, isn’t that rich coming from a news outlet that has mastered the art of selective reporting and conveniently vanishing objectivity?

Let’s delve into the sheer irony of this situation, shall we? Rappler seems to have a knack for seeing funds that others may not, or perhaps they just have an uncanny ability to conjure them up from thin air. We can’t help but wonder, did Rappler actually benefit from these funds? Is that why they are so concerned about them? After all, their ability to sniff out funds is truly remarkable, almost magical.

But wait, there’s more! Rappler, the paragon of truthful reporting, has somehow managed to turn the tables and accuse the OVP of financial shenanigans. It’s like a magician accusing another magician of pulling rabbits out of a hat. You see, Rappler’s reporting can be a bit like a mirage in the desert – it looks real from a distance, but when you get closer, it tends to evaporate into a cloud of bias.

Speaking of bias, Rappler’s editorial stance is about as subtle as a sledgehammer. While they may claim to be unbiased and objective, their track record speaks for itself. It’s almost as if they have a “now you see it, now you don’t” approach to impartiality. One moment, they’re crusaders for justice, and the next, they’re conveniently looking the other way when it doesn’t fit their narrative.

In conclusion, it’s quite entertaining to see Rappler pointing fingers at others, especially when they themselves have a rather colorful history of financial intrigue and editorial bias. It’s like the pot calling the kettle black while both are simmering with their own unique flavors of hypocrisy. So, before we take Rappler’s latest editorial too seriously, let’s not forget to ask about their “now you see it, now you don’t” approach to journalism, where truth and bias seem to play a never-ending game of hide and seek.