The New Senate: It’s A Family Affair

May 13, 2025 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Welcome to the Philippine Senate, proudly brought to you by Family Plan™!

In this next season of Senate: The Home Edition, we present an ensemble cast: two Tulfos for double the outrage, two Villars for double the housing projects, two Cayetanos for double the debates (and probably double the subtitles), and two Estradas, because Erap’s Legacy: The Sequel simply had to happen.

With one-third of the chamber now resembling a family reunion more than a legislative body, we’re just a few baptisms and kasals away from calling it the House of Representatives, Family Edition. At this point, committee assignments might be decided by who sat next to whom at last Sunday’s lunch.

Truly, nothing says “public service” like hereditary succession and sibling synergy. Who needs political parties when you have family group chats? Tune in next session—same dynastic time, same dynastic channel. Democracy never looked so… inbred.

Will Cynthia Villar Fulfill Her Campaign Promise?

May 12, 2025 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Ah, campaign promises—the magical spells politicians cast before elections, only to vanish like your crush’s replies after voting day.

Duterte swore he’d crush drugs and corruption in six months. Six years later, the drugs are still there, corruption’s alive and thriving, and the only thing eliminated was our sense of optimism.

Then there’s Bongbong Marcos, who promised P20/kilo rice. It only took him three years, which in politics is practically early. Sure, it’s only available in a few places, but let’s not get picky—we said rice, not where or for whom.

And now, enter Cynthia Villar: queen of land, malls, and allegedly, emotional blackmail. Her vow to take back donated land if voters don’t support her is… bold. A campaign built on threats—why promise hope when you can promise vengeance? Will she fulfill it? Knowing our political plot twists, expect a sitcom, a spin-off, and a Senate hearing before the credits roll.

Dancing Their Way To The Senate: Total Fail (videos)

May 12, 2025 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In the Philippines, politics is showbiz with a Senate floor instead of a soundstage. Nowhere is this clearer than with actors-turned-senatorial candidates like Bong Revilla and Phillip Salvador, whose résumés boast more telenovelas than lawmaking competence.

Bong’s infamous “Budots” dance became his political comeback tour—because nothing says “trust me with national policy” like gyrating to techno beats. Phillip Salvador, meanwhile, once played heroes on screen but struggles with the script when real issues arise. It’s as if voters believed that if you can deliver cheesy lines and shake your hips, you can surely fix the economy! Spoiler alert: you can’t.

Legislation isn’t choreographed; you can’t adlib your way through the budget hearing. We’re electing lawmakers, not variety show hosts. So unless the Senate introduces a “Dancing with the Legislators” segment, maybe it’s time we demand more than a killer dance routine from our public servants.