bandiks

James Bond Fanatic. Barrio Entrepreneur. World Adventurer.

[K 💫 @keifornal]

🇵🇭Alex Eala in 2026:

✅defeated the reigning olympic gold, silver & bronze medalists
✅defeated 5 top 10 players
✅defeated 3 grand slam champions
✅defeated 2 defending champions

our pambansang katipunera! 🙌🥹💚

[Ariana Jasmine @arianajasmine__]

Although iran was eliminated tonight, they played three matches, and in every single one, they fought with heart, pride, and dignity.

They traveled internationally for each match and were treated horribly the whole time. Despite surviving war, sanctions, isolation, and everything stacked against them, Iran kept showing resilience.

They won the world’s heart.

[𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐈_𝐋𝐄𝐈 ❀౨ৎ @starryleii]

may all of you rot in hell. all of this drama just to protect sara? putangina niyong lahat ng tuta ng mga duterte.

[Agot Isidro @agot_isidro]

I have ducking NO respect for these 13 hooligans who call themselves Senators of the Philippines.

DUCK YOU. 🤬

[Deo Enalpe 𝕩 @deeoenalpe]

If Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is removed as Senate President today, then let us stop pretending this is about “leadership change.” This is political surrender.

Senator Alan Cayetano’s bloc is making one thing clear — they would rather protect the Dutertes than defend the Constitution and the independence of the Senate.

History will remember the senators who chose loyalty to power over loyalty to the Filipino people.

Shame on them.

[Mega Kapamilya @MegaKapamilya]

Potek tawang-tawa ako 😭😭😭

[Christy_Finland 🇫🇮🇵🇭🦊 @thiyay1985]

Wooaaahhhh OMG—Helsinki, Finland is playing an OPM song??? And they’re not even Filipino, they’re Finnish people! They’re celebrating Vappu, one of Finland’s biggest events!. OPM is everywhere! Mabuhay ang Musikang Filipino!

[InfoGram @_InfoGram_]

BREAKING 🚨: Qatar SCHOOLED Trump 🔥

🇶🇦Qatar’s FM: This escalation by Trump will get us into a situation where it cannot be controlled. There are no winners in WARS, only humanity losses. 🔥

What a COURAGE 🔥👏

[Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 @jacksonhinkle]

🚨 🇨🇳 🇺🇸 China to Trump: You created a global crisis for no reason.

[bandiks @bandiks]

@jaytaryela It's not what we expect from a senator

[bandiks @bandiks]

@barrygutierrez3 Wrong timing lang. but facts shows it.

[bandiks @bandiks]

@saintlustre Peso Sale ?

[bandiks @bandiks]

@NoliEala Wrong timing

[bandiks @bandiks]

@pauloMDtweets Magroves are good storm surge barrier, however it should not hinder flow of water from river and waterways to the open sea. Targeted planning is necessary.

[John Mangun @mangunonmarkets]

ICYMI....
PSE stocks: for success or for suckers?

Investing in the Philippine Stock Exchange is often portrayed as patriotic, sold as ‘Asia’s next big thing,’ or wrapped in ‘emerging market potential.’

All of that has truth. Yet it all masks serious risks. Before you commit capital, ask: are you prepared for thin liquidity, weak governance, currency swings, and long stretches of underwhelming returns? Because these are not hypothetical. They are real.

Consider liquidity first. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) suffers from low trading volume with average daily turnover of ₱6.1 billion for 2024 according to data from the exchange itself—a mere fraction of what peers like Thailand (₱74 billion equivalent) or Indonesia (₱48 billion equivalent) routinely handle. Low liquidity means large orders move prices disproportionately and your ‘emergency exit’ can come at a steep discount.

In a market where the top ten stocks account for over 60 percent of total daily trading value, the widely guru-hyped ‘diversification’ offers little safety.

Ownership concentration compounds the problem. Many publicly listed firms are dominated by families or small groups of shareholders whose combined stakes (often the three largest shareholders) exceed 50 percent of equity. This creates a pattern that weakens shareholder protections against hidden related-party transactions, nepotistic appointments, and strategic decisions that prioritize family interests over shareholder returns.

Currency exposure adds another layer which severely limits foreign-funded participation. For dollar-based investors, peso depreciation directly erodes returns. The peso lost over 19 percent against the US dollar over the past five years with a 3 percent loss so far in 2025. Even domestically focused firms feel the pinch when input costs rise or borrowing becomes more expensive, risks amplified by PHL’s reliance on imported energy and capital goods.

Governance enforcement remains uneven. While the Securities and Exchange Commission has made strides, disclosures can be delayed, board independence is often nominal, and shareholder activism is rare. This is not to say all firms are problematic—far from it—but systemic safeguards are still evolving very slowly. It took five years to discover the Abra Mining crooks’ multi-year, multibillion peso fraud selling shares that did not exist.

Returns, meanwhile, have been dismal relative to the local hype and when compared to global benchmarks. Over the past decade, the PSEi has delivered annualized returns of roughly 4.5 percent in peso terms, according to Bloomberg data—well below global emerging market averages (approximately 5.5/6.0 percent) and far behind the S&P 500’s near 12 percent.

Too often, the PSE’s past gains came not from earnings growth but from P/E expansion or peso strength. When those tailwinds reverse, the correction can be sharp and painful.

Global shocks hit harder here. Capital flight during Fed rate hikes, supply chain disruptions, or risk-off sentiment disproportionately affect shallow, less-resilient stock markets like the Philippines. And you cannot ignore opportunity cost: the same capital could earn steadier returns in markets with deeper liquidity, stronger rule of law, or more predictable regulation.

From a local perspective, many Filipino investors understand these trade-offs. There is genuine momentum toward reform. Yet progress is incremental if at all. Take short selling: still non-viable on the PSE, even though it is a basic tool in virtually all stock exchanges that helps stabilize markets by setting a hypothetical floor on falling prices just as profit-taking puts a ceiling on rising ones.

The way forward is not mysterious. Deepen liquidity by providing big incentives for broader public and corporate participation. For Personal Equity and Retirement Accounts (PERA), increase the maximum annual contribution of Php 100,000 (Php 200,000 if living and working overseas) for investments in securities listed in the PSE including Mutual funds.

Also, as in Singapore, investors could hold up to a capped amount of listed shares with gains/dividends tax-free if held long term. Offer corporate income tax discounts for companies that go public and maintain minimum free float levels and trading volumes. Get government involved in real-world ‘money in game’ ways of encouraging stock investment.

Most of all, build trust: investors will tolerate volatility, but not secrecy. Strengthen corporate governance with real enforcement and credible regulation. Heavier fines – not a slap on the wrist - for late or incomplete disclosures and reporting. Publicly release PSE/SEC investigation results and sanctions so investors see accountability in action. Ponzi-like scams are not just for provincial ‘suckers’.

If these fundamentals are addressed, the PSE can finally evolve from a speculative playground into a genuine engine of long-term wealth creation.

Investing in the PSE can resemble dating someone brimming with potential but persistently unreliable, requiring constant vigilance and paying a high-maintenance bill for managing risks. The upside exists but it can be a relationship that costs more than it is worth.

[Malay Mail @malaymail]

US President Donald Trump shared a light-hearted moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this morning, dancing on the red carpet to the tune of Hawaii Five-O as a welcoming band played at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Trump performed his signature campaign-style dance — a slow, rhythmic movement involving air punches and hip sways — in response to the performers.

[Global Statistics @Globalstats11]

What People Think When They Hear These Countries Names 🤔

🇺🇸 USA = Opportunity / Hollywood
🇮🇳 India = Bollywood / Spices
🇬🇧 UK = Royal Family / Tea
🇯🇵 Japan = Technology / Anime
🇰🇷 South Korea = K-pop / Skincare
🇨🇳 China = Manufacturing / Population
🇫🇷 France = Eiffel Tower / Romance
🇮🇹 Italy = Pizza / Fashion
🇩🇪 Germany = Cars / Engineering
🇷🇺 Russia = Cold / Putin
🇦🇪 UAE = Dubai / Luxury
🇨🇦 Canada = Politeness / Nature
🇧🇷 Brazil = Football / Carnival
🇿🇦 South Africa = Wildlife / Gold
🇦🇺 Australia = Kangaroos / Surfing
🇵🇰 Pakistan = Biryani
🇧🇩 Bangladesh = Garments / Rivers
🇳🇵 Nepal = Mount Everest / Peace
🇹🇭 Thailand = Beaches / Street Food
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia = Oil / Mecca
🇮🇱 Israel = Innovation / Conflict
🇸🇬 Singapore = Cleanliness / Wealth
🇳🇬 Nigeria = Afrobeats / Hustle
🇹🇷 Turkey = History / Baklava
🇪🇬 Egypt = Pyramids / Pharaohs
🇲🇽 Mexico = Tacos / Fiesta
🇪🇸 Spain = Flamenco / Football
🇨🇭 Switzerland = Alps / Chocolate
🇸🇪 Sweden = IKEA / Innovation
🇳🇴 Norway = Fjords / Northern Lights
🇩🇰 Denmark = Happiness / Design
🇫🇮 Finland = Education / Saunas
🇮🇩 Indonesia = Bali / Volcanoes
🇲🇾 Malaysia = Petronas / Diversity
🇻🇳 Vietnam = Pho / Resilience
🇵🇭 Philippines = Islands / Hospitality
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka = Tea / Beaches
🇮🇷 Iran = Persian Culture / Poetry
🇶🇦 Qatar = World Cup / Skyscrapers
🇰🇪 Kenya = Safari / Marathon Runners
🇹🇿 Tanzania = Serengeti / Kilimanjaro
🇲🇦 Morocco = Sahara / Souks
🇳🇱 Netherlands = Tulips / Bicycles
🇧🇪 Belgium = Waffles / EU
🇵🇱 Poland = History / Courage
🇨🇿 Czech Republic = Prague / Beer
🇦🇹 Austria = Mozart / Alps
🇭🇺 Hungary = Budapest / Thermal Baths
🇷🇴 Romania = Dracula / Castles
🇬🇷 Greece = Democracy / Islands
🇷🇸 Serbia = Tennis / Tradition
🇺🇦 Ukraine = Courage / Wheat
🇧🇾 Belarus = Forests / Soviet Legacy
🇵🇹 Portugal = Wine / Coastlines
🇮🇪 Ireland = Greenery / Pubs
🇮🇸 Iceland = Volcanoes / Hot Springs
🇨🇱 Chile = Andes / Wine
🇦🇷 Argentina = Tango / Messi
🇨🇴 Colombia = Coffee / Mountains
🇵🇪 Peru = Machu Picchu / Llamas
🇻🇪 Venezuela = Beauty Queens / Oil
🇪🇨 Ecuador = Equator / Galápagos
🇧🇴 Bolivia = Salt Flats / Altitude
🇵🇾 Paraguay = Rivers / Traditions
🇺🇾 Uruguay = Football / Mate
🇨🇷 Costa Rica = Nature / “Pura Vida”
🇵🇦 Panama = Canal / Trade
🇨🇺 Cuba = Salsa / Classic Cars
🇯🇲 Jamaica = Reggae / Sprinting
🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago = Carnival / Steelpan
🇬🇹 Guatemala = Mayan Ruins / Coffee
🇳🇮 Nicaragua = Lakes / Volcanoes
🇸🇻 El Salvador = Surfing / Pupusas
🇭🇳 Honduras = Rainforests / Ruins
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina = Bridges / Resilience
🇧🇬 Bulgaria = Roses / Monasteries
🇸🇰 Slovakia = Castles / Mountains
🇸🇮 Slovenia = Lakes / Greenery
🇲🇩 Moldova = Wine / Countryside
🇦🇱 Albania = Beaches / Bunkers
🇲🇰 North Macedonia = Lakes / History
🇦🇲 Armenia = Christianity / Mountains
🇬🇪 Georgia = Wine / Hospitality
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan = Steppes / Borat
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan = Silk Road / Blue Domes
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan = Gates of Hell / Marble
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan = Horses / Mountains
🇹🇯 Tajikistan = Peaks / Rivers
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan = Baku / Fire Mountains
🇱🇧 Lebanon = Food / Nightlife
🇯🇴 Jordan = Petra / Desert
🇸🇾 Syria = History / War
🇮🇶 Iraq = Mesopotamia / Oil
🇦🇫 Afghanistan = Mountains / Resilience
🇲🇳 Mongolia = Nomads / Steppes
🇳🇿 New Zealand = Nature / Adventure
🇫🇯 Fiji = Islands / Tourism
🇻🇺 Vanuatu = Volcanoes / Culture
🇲🇻 Maldives = Paradise / Resorts
🇿🇲 Zambia = Victoria Falls / Safari
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe = Ruins / Adventure
🇲🇼 Malawi = Lake / Warmth
🇺🇬 Uganda = Gorillas / Greenery
🇷🇼 Rwanda = Cleanliness / Recovery
🇪🇹 Ethiopia = Coffee / History
🇸🇩 Sudan = Nile / Pyramids
🇩🇯 Djibouti = Heat / Coastline
🇪🇷 Eritrea = Asmara / Heritage
🇨🇩 D.R. Congo = Rainforest / Minerals
🇨🇲 Cameroon = Diversity / Football
🇬🇭 Ghana = Gold / Culture
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast = Cocoa / Music
🇸🇳 Senegal = Music / Culture
🇲🇱 Mali = Timbuktu / Desert
🇳🇪 Niger = Sahara / Heat
🇹🇳 Tunisia = Beaches / History
🇩🇿 Algeria = Desert / Oil
🇱🇾 Libya = Desert / Instability

What do people think when they hear your country’s name? If I missed yours, tell me what people think about it! 👇

[Cyrus Janssen @thecyrusjanssen]

Jensen Huang is the CEO of the world’s most valuable company, NVIDIA worth over $4 trillion in market cap. He recently sat down and gave an incredible interview regarding the competition between the US and China 🇺🇸 🇨🇳

It amazes me how so many people in Washington are calling this interview “unpatriotic” and that Jensen doesn’t represent the best interests of the United States. The simple truth? Jensen tells it exactly how it is and people in Washington don’t want to accept the truth.

Fact check anything Jensen said in this interview and show me where he made one factual error? You can’t and this is why people in Washington are so pissed off at this interview 👇

[bandiks @bandiks]

@ABSCBNNews As government bank, it's normal to have large transactions everyday. AMLA is automatic for for than 500k transactions. Some people just grandstanding.

[bandiks @bandiks]

@inquirerdotnet Joke Ito