Category Archives: Social Media

Entertainment, Fact Check, Music, Social Media

Fact-Checking “Investigative Writer” Raissa Robles

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Raissa Robles, self-proclaimed investigative writer and proud author of one book, recently donned her internet sleuth hat to criticize the girl group Phantom Siita, claiming they were “Filipinos trying to look like Koreans.” The irony? Phantom Siita isn’t Filipino or Korean—the group is Japanese! Yes, Japanese, as in sushi, not kimchi or adobo.

One can only wonder if Robles’ investigative skills stopped short of typing “Phantom Siita nationality” into Google. Or perhaps she was too busy plotting her next groundbreaking exposé: “Filipinos Trying to Be Swiss While Eating Toblerone.”

This mishap is a gentle reminder that a writer’s most powerful tool is research—preferably done before hitting “post.” If Robles wants to critique cultural appropriation, she might first need a crash course in geography and modern pop culture. Phantom Siita, meanwhile, continues to slay stages, blissfully unbothered.

Law Enforcement, National News, Politics, Social Media

Comelec Should Have Been Given A Hefty Budget!

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Ah, the Philippine national budget—a masterpiece of priorities!

Once again, we’re treated to the spectacle of zero subsidy for PhilHealth (because who needs healthcare when we have resilience, right?) and yet another generous helping of pork barrel funds for our legislators (they do love their pork extra fatty).

Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) remains as efficient as a carabao in quicksand. No budget boost to enforce campaign laws? Perfect! Why ruin the tradition of billboards sprouting like mushrooms even before the official campaign period begins?

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Imagine if Comelec had funds to hire investigators for vote-buying cases or workers to remove illegal posters. Not only would democracy be served, but unemployment would plummet too! Revolutionary!

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But why stop there? Maybe next year’s budget can include a line item for a Department of Irony—because, clearly, satire has become policy. Here’s to another year of misplaced priorities!

Holiday, Politics, Social Media

The New Countdown Begins!

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Ah, the Filipino obsession with countdowns—where time isn’t just measured, it’s celebrated long before it even matters! 

Christmas kicks off in September, leaving us serenaded by carols while the rest of the world is still recovering from summer tans. Meanwhile, businesses gleefully remind us, “114 days left until Christmas!”—as if we could forget when “Jingle Bells” blasts in every mall.

Not to be outdone, politicians and their armies of meme factories launch the next election countdown faster than you can say “2028 na, mga kababayan!” The ink on the inauguration certificates isn’t even dry, but don’t worry—they’ll tell you it’s 1,240 days until the next vote.

And now that it’s 2025, let’s brace for the new circus coming to town —the May 12 midterm elections — a spectacle featuring not just clowns and crocodiles but also big elephants no one acknowledges. 

Welcome to the Philippines, where democracy doubles as a variety show.