This is a compilation of minimum age of criminal responsibility of countries in Asia. Each country in Asia has a different minimum age of criminal liability. If a 6 year old Singaporean child commits a crime. He or she cannot be legally sued in any court, because in Singapore, the minimum age is 7 yearsRead More
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List of Bisaya Philippine presidents
This post was originally published by sister site Bisaya. Most Philippine presidents come from Luzon, of the total 16 presidents, only 4 are Bisaya. The basis of this list, the president must be born in Visayas and Mindanao, secondly – must speak Cebuano, Boholano, Ilonggo, Waray or any language common or originated in the Visayas.Read More
List of politicians who voted against Gina Lopez appointment
Remember the names and faces of these lawmakers. You can base your decision if you’ll stick with some of them or remove them off your list in the next national election. A number Filipinos, at least those who are “in the know” are disappointed with Commission on Appointment’s (CA) final decision on Gina Lopez asRead More
Revisiting the town MILF terrorists attacked in 2008, killing Christian civilians including women and children
I was based in Manila when the Moro Islamic Liberation Front terrorists attacked the innocent civilians in Lapayan, Lanao del Norte on August 18, 2008. It was worrisome to hear such news, but “worrisome” is too nice a word. My parent’s house was just about 12 kilometers away from where the massacre happened. MILF murderedRead More
List of Liberal Party (Philippines) politicians
This is a list of living Liberal Party of the Philippines politicians. This list could be useful for supporters who only vote based on party affiliation of a certain politician, or for an opposing supporter who hates any politician belonging to the Liberal Party. The list is only for media-popular politcians. 1. Joseph Emilio “Jun”Read More
Ferdinand Marcos, a Yellowtard?
This would surely come off as a surprise to most, that the former dictator was a Liberal Party member, and not only was he just a member, he even served as its officer for many years. So, Ferdinand Marcos can pass up as a “Yellowtard”, a derogatory term for Liberal Party politicians and its supportersRead More
LOOK: Leila De Lima’s mugshots
Senator Win Gatchalian’s Christmas greeting draws ire
Senator Win Gatchalian’s Christmas greetings sent through a text message didn’t sit well for one recipient. The receiver of the text took to Facebook to vent his ire. “Senator Win Gatchalian Thank you for the greeting but please stop #Spamming everyone. I’ve gotten 3 in last week alone. You should have spent your SMS campaignRead More
7 Facts About Manuel L. Quezon
Former President Manuel L. Quezon was the most popular political personality during his time. Making the present President Rodrigo Duterte’s popularity pales in comparison. Almost every city in the Philippines has the Quezon surname – Quezon Avenue, Quezon St, Quezon Memorial Hospital and many more. 1. The Most Popular President. The Baler, Quezon born garneredRead More
House Justice Committee approves Death Penalty in the Philippines
The death penalty has finally been restored in the Philippines on Wednesday, December 7 by the House Justice committee with 12-6-1 votes. The death penalty was last abolished in 2006 during president Gloria Arroyo’s term. This is how House Justice Committee voted: In favor Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas, Ilocos Norte 1st District Deputy Speaker FredenilRead More
Videos: How will Federalism work in the Philippines?
Most advocates of federalism here in the Philippines are from the provinces, and I myself is from Iligan City, and I was promoting it in the internet forums since 2005. So, it’s not a surprise that President Rodrigo Duterte, who is from Davao City is pushing for federalism form of government. Even before Duterte wasn’tRead More
Mandatory Body Camera on Police is Much Better than De Lima’s stupid “Warn the Suspects” Bill
Many netizens react on Senator Leila De Lima’s bill about the police warning the suspects through a megaphone during crime operations. She dubbed her bill as “Anti-Extrajudicial Killing of 2016”, but the social media is abuzz about it. Stephen Rznsk initially thought that it was a spoof. But it’s not from AdoboChronicles, guys. Even SenatorRead More
How Did the Father of Ferdinand Marcos die?
Mariano Marcos, was the father of the kicked-out former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. Several schools and other structures in the Ilocos Region were named after him, three of these are Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School. Roads and streets were named after him. Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City usedRead More
POLL: Kung makakaboto ka sa US Election, sino pipiliin mo? Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?
Kung ikaw ay makakapagboto sa United States election this November, sino pipiliin mo, si Donald Trump o si Hillary Clinton? Take your pick below.
Infographic: Get to know our two national leaders
Get to know our two national leaders, President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice-President Leni Robredo.
Find out the rank of the Philippines on the Corruption Index Map
This is Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index map. Dark red means highly corrupt, while the light yellow color means the cleanest. The Philippines is dark orange. Denmark scored the cleanest country, while North Korea and Somalia tied as the most corrupt.
Who was Aurora Aragon Quezon?
Aurora Aragon Quezon, was the wife of President Manuel L. Quezon (1935 to 1944). She was born on February 19, 1888 in Baler. Her maiden name was Aurora Antonia Aragón y Molina. She was the first Chairman of the Philippine Red Cross in 1947. Together with her daughter and son-in-law on the way to Baler,Read More
Full name of Pnoy or Noynoy
The full name of the present president of the Republic of the Philippines (2010 – 2016). Answer: Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III