The Dutertes’ twisted sense of gratitude
"Utang na loob" is a discredited practice in diplomacy. It is resorted to only when negotiators are ill-prepared and run out of arguments to justify a subservient position.
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FACT CHECK: The Marcos administration’s evolving stance on allowing ICC investigators
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said on July 29 that the Philippine government will "not get in the way" of the ICC's interview of the five former and current high-ranking police officials tagged as suspects in the Duterte administration's drug war.
FACT SHEET: Why should the transfer of P90B PhilHealth funds concern you
Health advocate Dr. Anthony Leachon asserted that the transfer of PhilHealth's excess funds goes against the Universal Health Care Act.
Dutertes vs Marcos: The lesser evil is still evil
Yes, madam vice president, Filipinos deserve better. But, the Dutertes are worse.
Leachon chides PhilHealth for letting P90B funds stagnate
PhilHealth should have used excess funds to add outpatient services that would directly benefit its members so there would be no reason to have it transferred to the national treasury.
Will Paolo Duterte bare his back now?
Trillanes claimed that Paolo Duterte had a dragon-like tattoo on his back that is known to be worn by Chinese triad members.
Herbosa urged to speak up on transfer of P90B PhilHealth funds
Leachon criticized Herbosa for keeping quiet on the issue, citing a lack of transparency on the process that led to the decision to return PhilHealth funds.
FACT SHEET: Baha na naman! Anyare sa 5,500 flood control projects?
There are various types of flooding which require different solutions to address. While flood control projects are relevant, these mechanism address flooding only and nothing else.
FACT CHECK: Mga opisyal ng DHSUD urong-sulong sa mga target ng pabahay
Noong 2022, nagtakda ang departamento ng target na magtayo ng 1 milyong housing units kada taon sa loob ng anim na taon, para sa kabuuang 6 na milyong unit mula 2022 hanggang 2028.
FACT CHECK: DHSUD officials flip-flop on housing targets
In 2022, DHSUD set a target of constructing 1 million housing units a year for six years, totaling 6 million units from 2022 to 2028.
