Michael Apacible Bulletin

  Nakakabahala  Ang Blind Faith sa mga Duterte:  Ang Karahasan ng Pamilya Duterte at ang Walang Katapusang Blind Faith ng iba sa kanilang Pamilya. Minsan pa, ang pamilya Duterte ay nasa sentro muli ng kontrobersiya, at hindi ito dahil sa positibong balita. Kamakailan, kumalat ang balita at video na nagpapakita ng umano'y pananakit ni Davao City First District Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte sa isang negosyanteng nagngangalang Kristone John Patria. Ang nakababahala rito ay hindi lamang ang akto ng karahasan mismo, kundi ang ugat ng insidente at ang tila walang katapusang pagbubulag-pagbulagan ng ilang Pilipino sa mga paulit-ulit na insidente ng kontrobersya ng karahasan na kinasasangkutan ng pamilyang ito. Ayon sa mga lumabas na ulat, ang insidente ay naganap sa isang bar sa Davao City noong madaling araw ng Pebrero 23. Sa CCTV footage na kumalat, makikita ang isang lalaking sinasabing si Pulong Duterte na nakikipagsagutan, nandidikdik, at tila nananakit ng isang lal...

  Sara Duterte's Convenient "Gratitude": A Calculated Performance for an Obviously Rigged Fight It's no longer surprising to see Sara Duterte suddenly embrace impeachment proceedings—not when everyone already knows that the pro-Duterte senators hold a formidable, almost unbreakable majority in the Senate . This convenient shift is a stark contrast to her past, where in Congress, she would have practically twisted herself into a pretzel to avoid any whiff of an investigation against her. Back then, the very idea of accountability sent her into a defensive frenzy. But now, as impeachment discussions swirl, the Vice President has unveiled a remarkably open, even "thankful" perspective on facing allegations. This dramatic pivot comes as no shock, especially when an SWS survey conveniently shows that a whopping 88% of respondents believe she should confront impeachment proceedings head-on to address accusations and "clear her name"—a narrative she...

  Public Trust on Trial: Calls for Transparency Mount Amidst OVP Confidential Funds Controversy MANILA, Philippines – The clamor for greater transparency and accountability in government spending has reached a fever pitch as new allegations emerge regarding the recipients of confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President (OVP). The latest names to surface, those of prominent human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and actress Marian Rivera, have further fueled public demand for a thorough investigation, with many asserting that the Filipino people deserve to see the evidence to unearth potential abuses of public coffers. The controversy stems from an ongoing narrative surrounding the alleged misuse of confidential funds, initially characterized by seemingly innocuous code names, even "chichirya" (snack food) names, in official receipts. However, the recent revelation of seemingly legitimate public figures linked to these funds has intensified calls for concrete verification...