U.P. To Increase Enrollment Fees, Classes And Units To Its Taylor Swift Elective?

March 1, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

(Melchor Vergara contributed to this report.P

The University of the Philippines in Diliman seems to be pulling out all the stops with its latest offering: a Taylor Swift elective. Because clearly, nothing screams academic rigor like dissecting the nuances of “Shake It Off.” With enrollment closed and a potential second class in the works, it seems the Filipino Swifties are out in full force, ready to analyze every lyric for deeper meaning.

But hold onto your folklore albums, folks, because UP might just be upping the ante. Rumor has it they’re considering hiking up fees and adding extra units to the course. Because why stop at Taylor’s discography when you can also delve into her dad’s anger management issues and her footballer beau’s discontent with her relationship rules?

Clearly, this course is shaping up to be the ultimate crash course in Swiftology, where the only thing tighter than Taylor’s rhymes are UP’s grip on your wallet.

Politics

Just Sleep Under The Kulambo, Dear Rodrigo

March 1, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Rodrigo Duterte’s ongoing saga of self-destruction is reaching new heights of absurdity. With each passing day, he manages to entangle himself further in a web of contradictory statements, particularly regarding President Bongbong Marcos.

One moment, he’s praising Marcos; the next, he’s disavowing any support. It’s like watching a political game of musical chairs, except the music never stops, and Duterte keeps falling flat on his face.

What’s even more ludicrous is the unwavering support he receives from his fanatics, including what many suspect are paid vloggers, who seem to have traded critical thinking for blind loyalty. They defend his every flip-flop with fervor, turning a blind eye to the circus unfolding before them.

At this rate, it wouldn’t be surprising if Duterte’s most coherent moments are indeed when he’s sound asleep under a kulambo, blissfully unaware of the chaos he’s causing while dreaming of a bygone era.

International, Legislation, Politics

Australian MP Wakes Up From Deep Slumber!

March 1, 2024 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Australian Member of Parliament Janet Rice’s recent stunt during Philippine President Bongbong Marcos’s address highlights a concerning trend of performative politics without substance. Her lone-woman, telenovela-inspired protest reflects a lack of understanding and research, throwing around accusations without grasping the current political landscape.

Her ignorance is glaring, evidenced by references to issues seemingly outdated, as if she just woke from years of slumber, thinking Rodrigo Duterte is still president.

It’s indicative of a broader problem of lawmakers seeking attention rather than engaging in meaningful dialogue or informed critique.

Instead of grandstanding, constructive engagement with Filipino counterparts would be more beneficial. Moreover, aligning with figures like Leila de Lima, who has expressed support for Marcos and has called him a “breath of fresh air” suggests a failure to comprehend the complexities of Philippine politics.

In the realm of international relations, such cluelessness undermines credibility and fosters division rather than constructive discourse.