Donate to Rapper, what's the effect?

While donations can be beneficial for sustaining independent journalism, there are potential negative effects associated with relying heavily on public donations, particularly for a news organization like Rappler which the orgnization asks donation for several years ago. Let me share some of the negative effects regarding this.

Donate to Rappler screengrab from Rappler.com website.

1. Dependency on Donors' Agenda: Well that's depends on the size and influence of donors, there is a possible risk that Rappler's editorial decisions could be influenced by the preferences or agendas of those providing donations. This could be an oligarch, a business elite, a politician, etc. You name it. This could compromise the news organization's independence and objectivity.
2. Perception of Bias: Public perception may be influenced by the perception that Rappler's reporting is biased towards donors. There's also possiblity that certain topics are covered more favorably due to financial support. This could undermine trust in the organization's credibility and impartiality. Since June 2023, the trust rating of 47% has been declining, even netizens calling it as crappler. Even confirmed by Politiko.com.ph of such dwindling trust rating.
3. Financial Instability: Relying heavily on donations can make Rappler financially vulnerable, as donation levels may fluctuate over time due to changes in economic conditions or donor priorities. This instability could impact the organization's ability to sustain operations and maintain staffing levels. Philippine government ordered to close the news organization in June 2022 due to various reasons.
4. Pressure to Please Donors: Rappler may feel pressure to cater to the preferences of donors in order to maintain their support, potentially leading to self-censorship or the prioritization of certain topics over others based on donor interests rather than journalistic merit.
5. Loss of Editorial Independence: If donations become a primary source of funding for Rappler, there is a risk that the news organization could become overly reliant on donors' support, potentially compromising its editorial independence and ability to report on sensitive or controversial issues without fear of repercussions.

Overall, while donations can provide valuable financial support for news organizations like Rappler, it's important for them to carefully consider the potential negative effects and take steps to ensure transparency, accountability, and editorial independence in their fundraising efforts.

Absurd 1987 Philippine Constitution

Whatever is happening in the Philippines is a result of implementing an absurd constitution that centralizes everything in the country, and forcing everyone to migrate from any part of the Philippines to Metro Manila. This is what is happening when all of the 82 provinces of the archipelago are neglected, despite all of them are tax payers.

The development of local economies are impaired by monopolies, and doupolies that past administrations since 1987 prioritize their oligarch and elite friends, at the expense of all Filipinos. Definitely, EDSA-pwera!

When there is no foreign direct investments (FDIs), there is also no competition in the economy and everyone leads to mediocrity. No competiton means minimum wage for local workers, no purchasing power of the masses to afford basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing and nothing luxuries at all.

Those imperialists in Metro Manila and the Tagalog elitists hoard almost all of the national budget and development for decades, then the same who gatekeep the development of 82 provinces as if non-Manila residents are not entitled to it. In the national level, all of the provinces are always in the losing end in terms of infrastructure development. You're truly ignorant if you don't know these matters and even opposing charter change in the country!

No question then that our 1987 constitution is flawed, outdated, defective, rotten and even irrelevant documents by its stupid framers in 1986 in today's modern world.

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Further readings:

• Mapping the Philippines’ Defective Democracy, by Julio Teehankee and Cleo Calimbahin, December 2019
• It’s the fault of the 1987 Constitution, by Hermenegildo C. Cruz, November 9, 2021
• Irrelevant Constitution, by Tony Lopez, January 30, 2024

It's 22nd Sabbath anniversary

It's a happy 22nd Sabbath Anniversary in the Church of God as written in the Bible! This milestone marks not only a significant passage of time but also a journey of spiritual growth, reflection, and dedication to the common faith. Over the past 22 years, undoubtedly you experienced a profound connection with God  and his people and have deepened your understanding of His teachings and principles.

A birthday greetings from MCGI Symphony Orchestra

As I commemorate this special occasion, taking the moment to reflect on the countless blessings and lessons I have received throughout my journey in the Members Church of God International (MCGI). Each Sabbath has been an opportunity for me to come together with brethren, to worship, to learn, and to be spiritually nourished by the word of God in the Bible. With God's help, I will continue to be committed in doing good works to everyone I meet each day.

Looking ahead to the future, may God will guide as I continue the journey in the Church of God be filled with abundant blessings, spiritual growth, and more opportunities to do good work to brethren and fellow men. As I embark on the next chapter of my journey, may God guide our leaders Bro. Daniel Razon through the wisdom and grace of God, and may he continue to be a leader of light and inspiration to those around us. It's my 22nd Sabbath anniversary, and may God's love and blessings be with us always!

Bakit single pa rin?

In the latest update posted by GMA News kung balit may ilang mga Pinoy na pinipili ang maging single. Maraming dahilan kung bakit pinipili ang relationship status na single. Narito ang ilan sa mga nakuha kong information:

• Pera over jowa
• Peace of mind, yung wala masyadong issue
• Focused on self-growth
• Set of priorities
• Doesn't align with your principles
• Walang choice
• Less expensive (hindi doble ang bibilhin mong foods, drinks, etc.)
• Rare na ang matinong lalake or babae
• Gustong maging independent for all successes and achivements
• Self-healing after being hurt or done hurting someone
• Can't even take care of self
• Walang pera
• Combination ng pagiging tamad, work from home, and not getting to meet anyone new
• Being contented and happy
• Sarili ang mamahalin, hindi ang iba
• Mayaman ang hanap ng iba
• Parang trabaho pero hind ka qualified
• Being in a relationship is a luxury and you should expect a great deal of stress and anxiety
• Ayaw makasakit sa damdamin ng iba kaya stay single na lang
• Hindi pa ready ang sarili sa relasyon
• Pangit ang hitsura
• Cheaters kasi yung iba, hindi pa nakaka-move-on sa ex
• Not able to match the energy
• Mataas ang standards
• Para iwas ang gastos
• Not interested in pursing a relationship
• Mababa ang credit score
• Unrealistic ang standards
• Yung gusto ko, hindi ako gusto
• Focus muna sa sarili
• Naka-"me time" ako baka mabalewala lang ang future partner
• Dahil sa lagay ng ekonomiya
• Breadwinner kasi
• Walang time
• Iniwan kasi ako kaya single
• Masyadong makasarili
• It's meant to be single
• Kontento na sa mga kaibigan ang kapamilya
• Nag-eenjoy sa pagiging third-wheel kasi merong food trips, activities, etc.
• Tinatamad lang
• Kasi walang drama, peaceful ang buhay
• For the peace of mind
• Lack of substance and insecure
• Hindi kasi romantic
• Mahal ang bilihin
• Lahat ng nagustuhan ko, ayaw sa akin
• Hindi pa priority

I found these answers here.

On APO's hakbang paurong against cha-cha

To the members of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) who staged their annual oblation Run at the University of the Philippines Diliman on Friday, Feb. 16th, 2024. This year's theme is "Cha-cha: Hakbang Paurong."

You won't see this ideocracy in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and even Vietnam. You will never see this stupid and idiotic act in countries where their systems are in Federal-Parliamentary and their economy is also open for foreign investors. It's only in the worst university in ASEAN which the education system in the Philippines is lagging behind, the University of the Philippines. You can only see this in the Philippines, the only country in the world where there are a lot of restrictions in its lousy constitution, which some of the framers protect oligarch and elites in the Philippines, making majority of Filipinos poor.

Instead of presenting alternative solutions to economic charter change, they go out in public to their naked bodies which carry no value or message at all.

We need to open our country to foreign investments to several sectors and several industries. Allowing these investors will generate job opportunities for all Filipinos. Instead of going to work abroad, it is much better to bring in investments so Filipnios will no longer be separated with their family members, and friends. It will also generate local tax revenue which will be used to fund our education. So that UP students have something in their brains.

Singaporeans trashtalk online Filipino gamers

"Your mother is my maid, lah." said Singaporeans as they trashtalk online Filipino gamers. Being a domestic helper is a noble profession, but we cannot keep our country's reputation this way. We must raise the morale of our people by fixing our country, the first step of which is constitutional reforms.

We need to open our country to 100% equity shares for foregin investors to do business here in the country. Doing so, will provide job opportunities to our contrymen to work here, be here with their family members and relatives. Let's put an end on exporting Filipinos to work abroad, instead, let foreigners to do business here and have our kababayans work for decent jobs here.

Let's support the economic constitutional reform. It has been 37 years since 1987 that our country is lagging behind Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

EDSA is officially dead in the Philippines

Numerous individuals and organizations, including ex-Supreme Court justices Antonio Carpio and Adolfo Azcuna, are advocating for an end to discussions about amendments to the Constitution. However, it is argued that EDSA has lost its relevance over time since the rushed ratification of the 1987 Philippine constitution was carried out without proper notification of citizens. As a result of this move which left our country severely underdeveloped; rather than embodying hope and positive change as intended by EDSA's spirit initially - today we see nothing but inconvenience caused by traffic congestion because infrastructure hasn't kept pace with population growth in urban areas making it ineffective. Its deterioration from lackadaisical maintenance renders it gradually becoming obsolete until eventually ceasing existence altogether.

Source: Wikipedia

After the Philippine government issued a decree announcing holidays for 2024, it became apparent that the EDSA People Power Revolution was not included. A vast majority of Filipinos have come to accept that this historic event has lost its significance since Benigno Simeon Aquino's presidency.

In case you haven't come to terms with reality yet, let me kindly remind you that the EDSA rhetoric has officially been put to rest by the majority of Filipino citizens who voted in the recent 2022 elections. As a result, it's crucial that we move on from a constitution based on this now defunct ideology. The previous framework failed in its superficial attempt at safeguarding Philippine interests and was rather motivated by an ulterior goal of prohibiting power for the Marcoses. It is time for those involved with yellow, pink, and red movements reevaluate their approaches as they search for alternative tactics aimed at deceiving people again.

The primary recollection of EDSA for many Filipinos is its infamous reputation as the world's most congested road, with little else standing out in their minds.

More readings: Big failures of EDSA Revolution