Philippine Supreme Court: No Check, No Balance

October 25, 2023 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

The Philippine Supreme Court has wowed the nation by dismissing the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s audacious petition challenging the legality of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s memorandum which placed a gag order on his cabinet when called to the Senate chamber.

This groundbreaking memorandum essentially said, “You can’t sit with us,” to members of the executive department when it came to discussing the government’s procurement of Covid-19 supplies.

It appears that the Supreme Court has executed a perfect pirouette on the thin tightrope of constitutional interpretation. On one hand, they championed the principle of the separation of powers, arguing that the executive branch should be free to twirl around in its own corner without being disturbed by those pesky senators and their questions. After all, why should anyone be bothered by checks and balances?

It’s almost as if they believe that the Constitution is a high-stakes game of tug-of-war, where each branch of government competes to see who can hold the rope of power the tightest.

Bravo, Supreme Court! Your performance has left us all in awe, wondering just how much contortionism can be squeezed into a single legal decision.

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BSK Elections: Vote-Buying And Recouping Campaign Expenses.

October 25, 2023 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Ah, the eternal mystery of why people are running for Barangay elections! The Adobo Chronicles has once again brilliantly exposed the absurdity of this seemingly senseless pursuit. Why, you ask? The answer is simple: the irresistible charm of earning a jaw-dropping P1,000 a month for the esteemed role of Barangay captain is just too enticing to resist! After all, who doesn’t want to enjoy the lavish lifestyle of a potato?

And let’s not forget the Kagawads, who earn a princely P400 a month! It’s the kind of wealth that would make Scrooge McDuck blush. The real question is, can you ever truly put a price on the prestige and power that comes with a Barangay position? Apparently, you can, and it’s pocket change.

But what really makes this whole affair a delightful farce is the immense campaign spending. It’s almost as if these candidates have a secret stash of treasure maps that lead to gold doubloons in their backyards! So, folks, when you see someone running for Barangay elections, remember they’re not in it for the money, they’re in it for the glory of holding a job that pays less than the average phone bill.

And as far as their campaign expenses are concerned, it is not non-sensical to expect that the elected officials will make sure there will be a more than fair return on their investment!