Seeing people happy, listening to stories of how much they've enjoyed the spaces you helped build. Thankful to my bosses who kept the fire alive. This is probably a job that I can do forever.
Ngayong umaga, ako, kasama ang grupong The Silent Majority, ay nagsampa sa Ombudsman ng kasong plunder at graft laban kay Sara Duterte. Tayo ay nananawagan sa Ombudsman na bigyan ng mabilis na aksyon ang mga kasong naisampa sa kanya para mapanagot sya sa kanyang kasalanan sa ating bayan.
A Spark of Hope at the People’s Monument
Today, on Martial Law Day, I joined fellow citizens at the People’s Monument in Quezon City—just a short walk from home. I was invited to speak elsewhere, but something told me to stay close. I’m grateful I did.
Despite the rain and traffic, people kept coming. Old friends, social media kindred spirits, distinguished leaders, and everyday Filipinos—braving the weather and the risks, not for spectacle, but to speak truth, to be heard, to remember. I stayed for two hours, listening to the crowd, watching the quiet courage of those who refused to be silenced.
And in that sea of voices, I met someone extraordinary: Francis Joseph “Kiko” Aquino Dee. He thanked me for mentioning him in my posts—but truly, it is I who should thank him.
Kiko is not one to seek the spotlight, though it often finds him. A writer, educator, and political analyst, he has quietly built a reputation for thoughtful commentary and principled leadership. He teaches at the University of the Philippines and contributes to Rappler, where his essays reflect both intellectual depth and moral clarity. He studied Political Science at UP Diliman and earned his Master’s in Political Economy from the London School of Economics.
But beyond credentials, what struck me most was his humility. He carries the legacy of the Aquino and Dee families—names etched in our nation’s history—but he walks his own path with grace. His voice is calm, his convictions firm. He speaks not to impress, but to awaken.
Today, he served as spokesperson for the “Trillion Peso March”—a movement born of conscience, not ambition. And he did so with quiet dignity, reminding us that leadership is not about volume, but about values.
I told him to keep going. To continue inspiring. Because we need young leaders like Kiko—those who can communicate with heart, mobilize with wisdom, and lead with soul.
This rally was more than a protest. It was a reunion of conscience. A reminder that we are not alone. That we are still fighting—for our rights, for truth, for justice. May this day remind us that silence is never an option, and that the rain cannot wash away our resolve.
To Kiko, and to every young Filipino who dares to speak up: we see you. We believe in you. And we walk beside you.
#RelentlessForChange
Good day @valenzuelacity. Please pakilinis nman po yung sidewalk at yung drainage along Mindanao Ave southbound, opposite side ng subway stn. Yung isang area may oil spill pa. Thank you.
Sa dami ng kunwaring galit sa korapsyon sa gobyerno, magtataka ka rin kung bakit talamak pa rin ang pandarambong sa Pinas. Puro panukala, puro imbestigasyon, puro palabas, puro satsat. Pero ang mga big-time kurakot? Napaparusahan ba? Hindi. Mas nananalo pa sa eleksyon.
The 1Sambayan analysis hits it on the head. The 4th complaint was voted and acted on BEFORE the first three complaints were archived/dismissed. So how can the 4th complaint be barred by an occurrence THAT HAD NOT HAPPENED YET?
"Why are our cities built as if no one walks? Why are my village roads being redone like everyone here owns a car? Why are sidewalks, the most basic element of pedestrian infrastructure, treated not as an essential public good but as an optional feature, a contested afterthought on the margins of roads built for speed?"
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Man. Don’t know how to explain it other than shock. Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense.
Now that I’ve gotten surgery, I wish I could count the number of times people will tell me I’m going to “come back stronger”. What a cliche lol, this shit sucks. My foot feels like dead weight fam. But what’s hurting most I think is my mind. Feel like I’m rambling, but I know this is something I’ll look back on when I’m through this, as something I’m proud I fought through. It feels good to let this shit out without y’all seeing the kid ugly cry.
At 25, I’ve already learned that God never gives us more than we can handle. I know I’ll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player. And honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don’t regret it. I’d do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special.
Indy, I’m sorry. If any fan base doesn’t deserve this, it’s y’all. But together we are going to fight like hell to get back to this very spot, and get over this hurdle. I don’t doubt for a second that y’all have my back, and I hope you guys know that I have yours. I think Kobe said it best when in this same situation. “There are far greater issues/challenges in the world then a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.” And that’s exactly right. I will do everything in my power to get back right.
My journey to get to where I am today wasn’t by happenstance, I’ve pushed myself every day to be great. And I will continue to do just that. The most important part of this all, is that I’m grateful. I’m grateful for every single experience that’s led me here. I’m grateful for all the love from the hoop world. I don’t “have to” go through this, I get to go through this. I’m grateful for the road that lies ahead. Watch how I come back from this. So, give me some time, I’ll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton.
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Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
The defense team of duterte merely requested the ICC pre-trial chamber for an interim release, it doesn't mean maga-grant na agad yun. Naghahanapbuhay lang ung 150 million peso per month na abogado nya at nagpapaasa sa mga fanatics nya. Kalma lang at malabo pa mangyare yan.
Ngayon na medyo humupa na ang iba’t ibang emosyon at kalituhan bunga ng mga pangyayari sa Senado kahapon, ito po ang mga facts:
Una, buhay na buhay ang impeachment case laban kay Sara Duterte dahil hindi nagtagumpay ang plano ng mga duterte senators na ipadismiss ang kaso;
Pangalawa, dahil naconvene na ang impeachment court at naisyuhan na ng summons si Sara, ibig sabihin, kahit magresign sya bilang vice president simula ngayon hanggang sa dulo ng trial, pwede pa rin syang hatulan ng perpetual disqualification to hold public office;
Pangatlo, binasura na ang kalokohang schedule na ginawa ni Tolentino;
Pang-apat, with the surprising votes of Sens. Grace, Nancy and Win (in addition to the expected votes of Sens. Risa and Koko), makikita natin na iba ang naging desisyon nila compared sa previous biases ng ibang tao laban sa kanila. Ibig sabihin, ganito rin ang mangyayari sa KARAMIHAN ng iba pang mga senator-judges kapag makita nila ang mga karumal-dumal na ebidensya laban kay Sara. LET US NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE CONVINCING POWER OF THE TRUTH.
Sa madaling salita, kung pagbabasehan natin ang mga pangyayari simula Feb. 5 hanggang June 2 na planong dahan-dahang patayin ang impeachment case, MALAKING TAGUMPAY na ang status natin ngayon. Ang credit dito ay nasa pakikipaglaban nila Sens. Koko at Risa, at lalo na sa pagkilos at pagkalampag ninyong mga mamamayan at iba’t ibang sektor sa kalye, media at social media. Subalit, mahaba pa ang laban. Walang panahon para manlumo. Kailangang listo tayo at handang tumindig sa tamang panahon.
Sa puntong ito, meron kaming naiisip na iba’t ibang pagkilos na gagawin sa mga darating na linggo na hahantong sa isang malaking multi-sectoral rally sa susunod na buwan. Umaasa kame na magsasama-sama tayo rito. TULOY ANG LABAN!
Please do something po sa mga bus ng VTSC buses byaheng monumento. Happened kanina 5am, nalaglag po yung propeller shaft along NLEX buti po palabas pa lang ng tollgate. Imagine dun pa lang sa VGC terminal, hirap na yung driver umatras at i-shift and yet tumuloy pa rin.