Michael Apacible Bulletin

  NAIA Bollard Debacle: A Monument to Negligence and Potential Corruption? Pasay City, Philippines - Grief and outrage have gripped the nation following a horrific incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 yesterday morning. An out-of-control SUV careened into the departure area, tragically claiming the lives of two individuals, including a child, and injuring several others. While initial reports point to human error, a closer look at the scene and expert opinions raise serious questions about the integrity and efficacy of the safety measures in place, specifically the bollards intended to protect pedestrians. Eyewitness accounts and initial footage painted a chaotic scene. A black SUV inexplicably accelerated within the airport's departure zone, mowing down unsuspecting passengers. The sheer speed and impact of the vehicle left two individuals pinned underneath, requiring heavy machinery to lift the SUV and ultimately leading to their on-the-spot declaratio...

  Vice President Sara Duterte claims that the complaint against her brother, Davao City First District Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte, is a mere smear campaign by the current administration. The complaint, filed by Kristone John Patria, alleges physical injuries and grave threats. According to the Vice President, the timing of the complaint is suspicious. She points to the administration's halt of the ₱20 per kilo rice initiative on May 1st, with the complaint against her brother surfacing on May 2nd. She believes this indicates a pattern of the administration attacking political opponents to distract from national issues. Congressman Pulong Duterte is reportedly seeking support for their father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. The PNP has denied releasing any CCTV footage or the complainant's affidavit related to the incident. They state they respect the legal process. Malacañang has yet to respond, and their reaction is awaited. 

  One Swift Save, with Force and Might, The Other's Loss, Shrouded in Night. It's been half a month since FPRRD was detained. And like many of you, I'm grappling with the sheer improbability of it all. It's almost inconceivable that such an arrest could happen so swiftly. Friends, I find myself pondering the whispers, the rumors: who delivered the 'kiss of Judas' to Rodrigo Duterte? Who betrayed Digong? We can't definitively point fingers, but my mind keeps returning to a troubling question: how? What truly confounds me is the stark contrast between Sara Duterte's actions regarding Zuleika Lopez and her apparent inaction in her father's case. It's no secret how fiercely she intervened on behalf of her former chief of staff. Remember the dramatic rescue from Congress? Imagine, she bypassed protocols, stormed the House of Representatives, surrounded by her bodyguards. We witnessed Sara Duterte blatantly disregard process and protocol. She even conf...