GMANews.TV Doesn’t Know Cocks

We generally prefer GMANews.tv to Inquirer.net because there are fewer typographical and grammar errors (and ads.) Sometimes, though, they put up articles that leave us scratching our heads. Consider this gem, for example: Also in December, the Department of Health’s Web site was hacked to show DOH... 

Source:  Indolent Indio

Rep. Abante plays homophobe card

Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr (Lakas-Kampi) wants same-sex unions criminalized in the Philippines. He wants a 12-year prison sentence for this “highly immoral, scandalous and detestable act” that incidentally isn’t allowed in the country anyway. Gays: I hate them so much He warns,... 

Source:  Indolent Indio

Arroyo declares Martial Law

Makes as much sense as  declaring Martial Law in Maguindanao over what ought to have been a straightforward investigation. The Ampatuans just might be able to paint themselves as underdogs here. You'll also dig these articles:Martial Law Legacy Who better to lead the country after 2010 than someone...“Mikey... 

Source:  Indolent Indio

Manila Vice Isko Moreno wants reporters to pack heat

With the entire staff of a local Mindanao paper wiped out (along with many other reporters) in the Ampatuan massacre, Manila vice mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso wants journalists armed during the 2010 elections. “Undeniably, what happened in Maguindanao is election-related.... 

Source:  Indolent Indio

Too soon?

Life imitating art? Powerful families operating above the law, and using violence to get what they want sounds like something out of an HBO TV-movie. Unless you’re in the Philippines, where the Sopranos have nothing on your friendly neighborhood political warlord. No related posts. ... 

Source:  Indolent Indio

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