Chris Manibo

[Peanut Gallery Media Network @PGMNOfficial]

.@MikeDefensor believes accountability eventually catches up to everyone. He believes @SpeakerMartinPH should be next.

"Nauna pa kami. Si Martin Romualdez, dapat isunod na nila," Defensor said, arguing that the flood control investigation should continue until it reaches everyone the evidence ultimately implicates.

On July 7, Defensor and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta were arrested after the Sandiganbayan issued warrants of arrest in a non-bailable plunder case. Defensor also questioned what he described as unequal treatment of detainees, noting that Marcoleta spent less than two weeks at the PNP General Hospital before being transferred to detention, while former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan has remained confined there for nearly two months.

On July 20, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano identified former House Speaker Martin Romualdez as the alleged "central figure" in the purported diversion of public funds intended for flood control projects. Clavano also disclosed intelligence reports alleging that Romualdez continued attempting to leave the country despite a Sandiganbayan-issued precautionary hold departure order, prompting tighter monitoring by authorities.

The investigation advanced another step on July 24 after the Office of the Ombudsman formally sought a preliminary investigation into complaints against Romualdez and several others. The complaints include plunder, direct bribery, money laundering, and violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. A preliminary investigation is a procedural stage in which respondents are given the opportunity to answer the allegations before prosecutors determine whether there is sufficient basis to file criminal charges in court. Romualdez has denied wrongdoing and continues to maintain his innocence.

[Michel Lee @michellovelee]

#illGottenWealth #SALN
#PingLacson -
Since 2022 4 years 58M-244.9M
#SaraDuterte
18 years 88.5M
Sino NGA ba?

[LakeShowYo @LakeShowYo]

🚨 Jonathan Kuminga is now expected to end up on the Lakers

[ABS-CBN News @ABSCBNNews]

“SI MARTIN ROMUALDEZ DAPAT ISUNOD NA RIN.”

Former lawmaker Mike Defensor has this to say upon returning to the Sandiganbayan 4th Division with Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for their scheduled arraignment on charges of violating Presidential Decree No. 46, which prohibits public officials from receiving gifts. | via @KaxandraSalonga

[Dalagang Pilipina 🇵🇭 @fierceLady08]

I love his facial expressions during his time with batibot batibag in the court
So mischievous. 🤣

Ang husay mo Atty. 🥰👊🏻

[𝓖 𝓵 𝓪 𝓬 𝓮 @glacyforyou]

Atty Vinluan is the man!😎

[Chris Manibo @ManiboChris]

🤮

[Abante News Online @AbanteNews]

Inihayag ni Palace Press Officer Claire Castro na walang halong pamumulitika ang pagtulong ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at First Lady Liza Marcos sa pinaslang na vlogger na si Alicia “Mima Alicia” Lipata.

BASAHIN:
https://t.co/dID1e4fueD

[Chris Manibo @ManiboChris]

@LakeShowYo cut Bronny

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed on one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

[Evoree💚👊🦅🟢 @chanchi_evo1]

Tama! Buguon kasi😀

[jared zane xenos @JaredXenos]

Pinky Lacson is now just an attack dog and political tool of addict BBM. Takot yan lumaban kay BBM dahil Dacer Corbito Murder Case at Kuratong Baleleng Massacre case niya ay pwede pam blackmail sa kanya ni BBM. Pwede Irevive uli ni BBM mga kaso niya pag mag anti BBM siya

[💚HAND$0ME🌟🇵🇭 @MILEYjna]

Putangina mo lahat ay katapusan. Tandaan mo yan MATIBAG!

[Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers]

Repping his hometown team: Ziaire Williams 💜

[Giyu 🇵🇭 @EL_FlLlBUSTERO]

🎙️THIS IS A MIC DROP MOMENT FROM ATTY. SISON.

Kiko Pangilinan brushing substantive rules off as a basic "technicality" because it's an impeachment court. But Atty. Sison completely schooled him.

There is a MASSIVE difference between strict courtroom rules of evidence (procedural) and the Constitution itself (substantive). The Senate can relax its rules, but they CANNOT relax the Constitution.

Calling a constitutional right a "technicality" is gonna make Miriam Defensor Santiago CRINGE from the grave.

[Ang Balita Ngayon @BalitaNgayonFB]

“PERO PAYAG TAYONG INUUNGGOY TAYO NG SARILI NATING GOBYERNO”

Nagbahagi ang beteranong actor na si Edu Manzano ng reaksyon kaugnay ng kontrobersyal na AI-generated video ng China Daily na naglarawan sa mga Pilipino bilang mga unggoy.

Sa ibinahagi niyang post mula sa kanyang BOSsES Podcast, iginigiit:

“Yung galit tayo na unggoy ang tingin ng ibang lahi sa atin pero payag tayong inuunggoy tayo ng sarili nating gobyerno. # 1TrillionStolen 🐒”

Ang pahayag ay dumating matapos umani ng malawak na pagkondena ang AI-generated video ng state-run China Daily, na nagpakita sa mga Pilipino bilang mga unggoy kaugnay ng sigalot sa West Philippine Sea. Naghain ang Pilipinas ng diplomatikong protesta at hiniling na alisin ang naturang video, na tinawag ng pamahalaan na “racist,” “offensive,” at “unacceptable.”

Nauna na ring nanawagan si Manzano na huwag mailihis ang usapan mula sa umano’y anomalya sa flood control projects.

“Bakit biglang nailihis ang usapan? Biglang Marcoleta. Biglang Cayetano.”

“Pero nasaan na ang FLOOD CONTROL investigation? Nasaan na ang mga kaso? Nasaan na ang pananagutan?”

Tinapos niya ang kanyang naunang pahayag sa panawagang:

“Huwag ninyong ilihis ang usapan. IBALIK ANG PERA NG BAYAN.”

[Chris Manibo @ManiboChris]

Loldurt ahaha

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: The Oklahoma City Thunder trading All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that sends three second-round picks to OKC, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, sources tell ESPN.

[GMA News @gmanews]

'BUNTIS PO ANG ASAWA KO. HUWAG N’YO PO AKO SANANG SAKTAN'

Ito ang nakasulat sa likod ng helmet ng isang motorcycle taxi rider na nasakyan ng kasintahan ni YouScooper Primo Baconawa, madaling araw ng Huwebes, July 16, 2026.

Pumukaw sa netizens ang Facebook post na ito ni Primo na tila may kaugnayan sa mga insidente ng karahasan nitong mga nakaraang araw kung saan naging biktima ang ilang motorcycle taxi rider.

Ayon sa YouScooper, bilang isang pasahero na madalas gumamit ng motorcycle ride-hailing apps, nakababahala ang mga krimen na nangyayari sa bansa at nagdudulot ito ng takot at pangamba sa mga Pilipino.

"No one should ever have to wear a message like that just to make it home safely. No one should have to leave for work wondering if they will return alive to the family waiting for them," saad ni Primo. #YouScoop

COURTESY: YouScooper Primo Baconawa

[Lakay @LakasNgTimog]

Let this image haunt them forever. This is the face of every hardworking Filipino who gets victimized by heartless criminals with nobody protecting them in government.

This image must be immortalized to remind everyone that we, the people, need a strong leader.

AGAIN.

[Thea Tan @imtheatan]

Dear Angel Locsin,

When you called out Senator Robin Padilla, it was the reality check the internet needed.

Seeing him use an impeachment trial to declare “Komunista po ako" was pure political theater.

As you rightly asked, where was this "rebel" solidarity when you were red-tagged?

Instead of standing up, he was busy fraternizing with the red-taggers.

BUT… by any actual political definition, Robin is not a communist.

Here are 10 reasons why:

1. Robin built his entire multi-decade career on being the ultimate capitalist anti-hero. He starred in blockbusters glorifying the individual who gets the girl and the money. That’s pure free-market economics, baby.

2. A true communist stands against the ruling class; Robin consistently defends ultra-conservative oligarchs like Apollo Quiboloy.

3. He is a loyalist to the Duterte family that champions a right-wing, highly centralized political dynasty.

4. He kept silent when actual activists and human rights defenders were being targeted by the likes of Lorraine Badoy and Jeffrey Celiz.

5. Through his wife, Mariel, his household is heavily involved in high-end retail, most notably her viral live-selling of designer goods like Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci.

Karl Marx wrote extensively about how "commodity fetishism" under capitalism blinds society to the exploitation of the working class.

Running a commercial business that markets ₱500,000 designer bags to elite socialites is about as far removed from the socialist struggle as physically possible.

6. Karl Marx famously declared religion to be the "opiate of the masses." Robin Padilla is an openly devout Muslim who frequently invokes faith in his political rhetoric. This is a direct contradiction to the core tenets of orthodox Marxism.

7. His soft stance on China’s West Philippine Sea incursions contradicts genuine anti-imperialist, leftist values.

8. He actively aligns with and supports military-backed, anti-communist task forces like the NTF-ELCAC.

9. His biggest project in the Senate is Charter Change that aims to open the Philippines to 100% foreign corporate ownership. Actual communists are fiercely anti-imperialist and oppose foreign capitalist control.

10. Beyond his celebrity earnings, Robin is a wealthy property owner and businessman. He benefits directly from the rental economy and private capital—the very things communism seeks to abolish.

Also, according to his official financial disclosures (SALN), Robin boasts a staggering net worth of over ₱244 million and he has declared absolutely zero liabilities. While the working-class proletariat struggles with inflation and rising costs, he sits comfortably in the top fraction of the country's wealthiest 1%.

Your post was a powerful reminder of the gap between the Robin we grew up watching and the politician he became.

Performative rebels (like his “Bad boy” image) always fold when the system is actually challenged.

Don't count on him to change, Angel.