Today, Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante, a Baptist Pastor-turned-legislator, pious and close to God, delivered a speech to declare that the Ondoy tragedy is an Act of God. I would not debate on the issue of God and disasters. I won’t even go into this ‘holier-than-thou’ stance and claims that our so-called wicked ways led to … Continue reading »
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While you were drowning
(In this video: Proponents of the impeachment of Ombudsman Merceditas Navarro-Gutierrez, among them AKBAYAN Rep. Risa Hontiveros and Walden Bello, protest the railroading of the dismissal of the impeachment complaint) While some were still drowning, while some families were still stuck on roofs, while those who were not badly hit were sacrificing their lives to … Continue reading »
Raids in gay/bi/trans venues
This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV UPDATE (9/2/09): Six of those who were arrested last Friday were only released today, five days after they were detained. The Head Prosecutor reversed the decision of the Fiscal finding probable cause in the complaint filed by the police. … Continue reading »
GMA pays AKBAYAN a visit
So President GMA – Gloria Macapal Ayoko – paid AKBAYAN a suprise visit during the Opening Ceremonies of its 4th Regular National Congress and the launching of Risa Hontiveros’ senatorial bid. Below is the speech she delivered. Senator Jovy Salonga; Senator Noynoy Aquino; Professor Randy David, my future opponent in the second district of Pampanga … Continue reading »
