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Government, International, National News, Politics, Social Media

Two Deflated Spare Tires Out Of The National Security Council!

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In a stunning stroke of brilliance, President Bongbong Marcos has reorganized the National Security Council (NSC), booting the sitting Vice President and all living past Presidents from its fold. 

The move is being hailed as a light bulb moment in governance, not for its wisdom, but for its sheer audacity to reinvent the concept of “teamwork.”

Who could blame him? Imagine the tension of having two Dutertes—Rodrigo, the China-friendly ex-President, and Sara, the current VP—sharing the same room as the Commander-in-Chief. It’s a geopolitical minefield. How do you discuss territorial disputes with China when the room’s Feng Shui is already thrown off by their collective leanings?

This is like asking Joe Biden to sit on Donald Trump’s security council—a recipe for chaos. After all, the VP is the government’s “spare tire,” and as any driver knows, you don’t put your spare on until the original is flat. Why risk redundancy when the stakes are high?

Government, Holiday, Law Enforcement, Social Media

Philippines: Like Fireworks, Like Corruption

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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.