Blog Posts on socio-political

The Corona Impeachment Trial: The first week was better than Valium by The D Spot on Jan 20, 2012The much anticipatedImpeachment Trial of Chief Justice Corona began last January 16. The country waited avidly to see the proof, hear the various testimonies against the Chief Justice and to see our democratic process at work. Everyone wanted to hea...

The Corona Impeachment Trial: Déjà vu! Will It Go by the Way of Erap? by The D Spot on Jan 20, 2012When you say the word “impeachment”to the common Pinoy, he will probably tell you, “Erap.” This is because the only person to have ever been impeached in our country was former President Joseph Estrada. From Impeachment to People Power The...

The Corona Impeachment Trial: Don’t we all know how to count? by The D Spot on Jan 17, 2012Yesterday was the second day of the much awaited Impeachment Trialof Chief Justice Renato Corona. The country waited in baited breath as the people listened to their radios and watched the TV to see what evidence the prosecution had against the Chie...

The Corona Impeachment Trial: Will it be fair? by The D Spot on Jan 16, 2012If you don’t know that thePhilippine Chief Justice Renato Corona is on trial for impeachment, then you must have been living under a rock the last few weeks. This is undoubtedly one of the most important political and legal events to happen in rece...

“It’s the Economy, Student!” – GMA to PNoy (A Former Student in Economics) by The D Spot on Jan 12, 2012“IT’S THE ECONOMY, STUDENT!” This is the title of ex-president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s article that she has written from October to December of last year “…on and off in my spare time during my during my house recuperation, re-hospitali...

Despite Sendong, We at Blog Watch Wish Everyone a Merry Christmas! by The D Spot on Dec 24, 2011Christmastime for most Filipinos is one of the happiest times of the year. People look forward to parties, family reunions, exchange gifts, and everyone feels the festive mood all around. In a few days it would be Christmas, but some people may not b...

The TRO versus the WLO – Which one holds more clout? by The D Spot on Nov 16, 2011Citing a “rare” medical condition that requires treatment abroad is one of the easiest and safest reasons for someone, even those facing legal charges to be able to leave the country. That has been done time and time again. Others are legitimate,...

DISCIPLINE – The One Thing We Need for Change (Part 2) by The D Spot on Nov 11, 2011Discipline is much needed and sorely lacking in the country today. It is probably why things are the way they are. There is chaos, no order, no system. It’s a mess! Promises aren’t kept, there’s no palabra de honor, there’s no delicadeza and...

When Will P-Noy Ever Listen to Leila de Lima? by The D Spot on Jun 25, 2011One of the smartest things that P-Noy did at the start of his presidency was to appoint Leila de Lima as head of the Department of Justice DOJ). One of the dumbest things that P-Noy seems to be doing is not to listen to the recommendations of de Lima...

The women in P-Noy’s government (and his life) by The D Spot on Jun 20, 2011It is interesting to see how Pres. Aquino turns to many people and appoints them to key positions to help him run the country. It is quite notable that P-Noy seems to have quite a few women appointees in government. In fact, some of these positions h...