Jul 27th, 2010
Cause-oriented groups were not the only ones disappointed by President Aquino’s first state of the nation address. A political scientist from the University of the Philippines did not mince words and said the President’s speech lacked direction on how to achieve his aspiration for a “daang matuwid”. Many Twitter users meanwhile lamented that President Aquino [...]
Jul 19th, 2010
Contrary to predictions by the state weather bureau, typhoon Basyang (Conson) ripped through Metro Manila last week, surprising citizens in the National Capital Region, including President Noynoy Aquino. In a display of pique, Aquino scolded the state weather forecasters about their failure to provide an accurate forecast on typhoon Basyang, especially on its route that [...]
Jul 11th, 2010
[CenPEG] President Aquino III’s move to form a Truth Commission that will investigate Gloria M. Arroyo’s alleged wrongdoings committed in nine years of her presidency raises public expectations way above government’s ability to meet. Right now, there are courses of action that can be taken by independent groups serious with the prosecution of the discredited [...]
Gunmen shot dead a journalist on July 3 and an activist on July 5 — producing two “firsts” under President Aquino.
Jul 4th, 2010
The new president’s order to ban the use of “wang-wangs” – sirens – and his decision to practice it has elicited both positive and negative reactions from the public.