National Artist?

March 24, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In a world where national artistic recognition resembles a popularity contest more than a celebration of genuine talent and cultural contribution, the true essence of being a “national artist” seems lost in a cacophony of commercialized jingles and catchy monikers.

Merely churning out a perennial Christmas earworm (Jose Mari Chan) or boasting concocted titles like “Asia’s Songbird” (Regine Velasquez) or “Star for All Seasons” (Vilma Santos) does not an artistic legacy make.

Yet, amidst the clamor for chart-topping hits and box office or concert successes, the subtlety of true artistic mastery is often drowned out. It’s like Taylor Swift being awarded a Pulitzer Prize.

Should we then bestow the esteemed title of national artist upon those who merely excel in slapstick films or command large fan bases? By that logic, we might as well nominate Vice Ganda or the comedic trio Tito, Vic, and Joey for this prestigious honor.

In this age of superficial acclaim, let us not confuse fleeting fame with enduring artistic brilliance, lest we risk reducing the title of national artist to nothing more than a hollow accolade.

Film and TV, International, Politics

“Ipa-Tulfo Mo” An Unintended Exhibit A for ICC Case Against Rodrigo Duterte!

March 24, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

In the land where justice wears a mask,

Enter Raffy Tulfo, a questionable task.

Dispensing “justice” through a TV screen,

But is it truly justice, or just a scene?

Exhibit A in the ICC’s grand plan,

Tulfo’s show, a tool in their hand.

For Duterte’s war on drugs, a stain,

Alleged crimes against humanity, a bane.

“Ipa-Tulfo mo,” the cry of the weak,

A phrase that highlights justice’s bleak.

When the system fails, to whom do they turn?

To a TV host, whose verdicts burn.

The ICC lurks, its eyes on the prize,

In a land where justice often lies.

With “ipa-Tulfo mo” as the rallying cry,

Perhaps Duterte’s reckoning draws nigh.

Military, Science and Environment

Even The Chinese Coast Guard Is Hounded By NAIA’s “Tanim Bala” Reputation (Video)

March 24, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

(Adobo Chronicles’ senior geopolitical correspondent Brian Neyra contributed to this report)

Foreign tourists, and now the Chinese Coast Guard continue to be hounded by NAIA’s reputation of “tanim bala” (planted bullets).

Moments after Filipino marine scientists conducted a resource assessment of reefs in the South China Sea, the CCG inspected the islands to make sure the Filipinos didn’t implant bullets or other explosive devices.

After scouring the islands with metal detectors, the CCG said they didn’t find any weapons that may have purposely been left behind by the Filipinos.

All’s well that ends well!

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