Anti-Terrorism Bill: Weapon Against Critics of the Government

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President Rodrigo Duterte has certified a measure seen to toughen up the government’s anti-terrorism policies. Galawang gobyernong naninigurong walang kokontra at magrereklamo sa mga kapalpakan nila.

Did I miss something? Why did they come up talking about anti-terrorism in the height of pandemic?

The new bill also proposes 12 years of imprisonment for any person who "joins" designated "terrorist organisations or group(s)".

Further, the measure exempts law enforcers from liability for illegal detention or failing to present an arrested person to a court with the prescribed period.

In this world you have to understand that people in authority have a tendency to use authority for selfish  benefits. Happens all the time.

Fact check : Sa isang bansa kung saan mismong opisyal ng gobyerno ang numero unong pasaway at una pang lumalabag sa batas.. opisyal na silang may mga sinumpaang tungkulin magtaguyod, bansang kung saan ang mga anomalya ay hindi mabilis na sinisiyasat, kung saan ang mga tao ay basta basta nalang ikukulong at malala pinapatay.. yung bang hindi kana idinaan sa paglilitis.. binigti kana kaagad. MAHIRAP MAGTIWALA SA ISANG PATAS AT MAKATARUNGAN NA PAGPAPATUPAD NG BATAS.

It's not about the bill, but about trust.  If people trust that the bill will not be selectively used against them, they will probably be more agreeable.

This bill is in effect contradicting the 1987 Philippine Constitution Article lll Bill of Rights Section 4.

Section 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.

The anti-terror bill is being asked urgent because the government now has realized how badly they are and had been managing everything and sooner or later, people will become too restless and frustrated about how the Philippines has been for the last 4 years.

They are all protecting themselves not to be criticized for their wrongdoing. Ang mga Pinoy kawawa puwedeng sabihin nila na terrorista ka sa ano man oras.

Pag di natin pinigilan ang gobyernong to lahat tayo apektado nito, ako, ikaw, kapamilya mo, kaibigan mo, kamaganak mo, lahat tayo pwedeng maging biktima ng injustice sa ugali ng namumuno na power tripping na lahat gagawin masunod lang ang kanyang layaw dahil alipin din sya ng dayuhan lahat tayo paglalaruan lang nito - sisirain ang buhay nating lahat. Hindi ito anti or pro it's about us, TAYO mga PILIPINO - karapatang mamuhay ng mapayapa at ng maayos ng bawat isa. Buksan ang mga mata, tignan ang paligid, pinatunayan na to ng panahon - apat (4) na taon mas lumalala ang buhay natin ngayon, walang nagbago at walang pagbabago hanggang patuloy tayong mananahimik, matatakot at patuloy na magiging mangmang, nagiging alipin tayo ng sariling bansa, hindi makakakilos, hindi makakagalaw, nakatali, binabastos, ginagatasan, pinaglalaruan at inaalipin.

Again, this government is serving itself and protecting itself.

Ang asta ng gobyerno ay kahalantulad na rin ng china, kung kailan may kaguluhan isisingit nila un mga panukalang  alam nilang sensitibo sa bayan para mapadali ang pag pasa, isang pang sasamantantala sa kalagayan ng bayan.

What a coincidence China just approved the Hongkong anti-terror bill.

Are we going to be like China soon?

Duterte Suspends Abrogation of Visiting Forces Agreement

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PH suspends abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) upon the instructions of President Duterte.

The US didn't call the bluff. Philippines folds. US wins the pot.

Our foreign policy mirrors pretty much everything this administration exemplies, discombobulation.

Why the change of heart? The govt was fuming mad months ago on this and now it gets suspended. Laban, bawi!

Laban laban bawi bawi, iyak na bato, wala na talagang pag asa us visa mo, di bale sarap naman ng buhay mo. Yan ang resulta ng desisyong hindi pinag-isipan. As usual.

Nakakatawa itong complete indecision from MALALAcañan pero still a better news because it supports PH sovereignty versus that politically and ill-motivated anti-terror bill.

Natauhan si PRRD? He should realize that the US cannot be threatened! We need them especially during trying times.

According to SFA Locsin the suspension of the termination of the VFA was brought about by recent development around the world especially in the Asian region. Duterte finally realized that terminating VFA is a bad decision and will not benefit our country. Another thing was, he finally realized that Bato is not worth dying for as he was hybernating during our trying times.

...in light of political developments.. as if this will go away after 6 months, now it becomes obvious who needs who more even after the macho posturing and bravado of our political-defense leaders, urong sulong talaga tayo.

So it's duterte who blinks first, US  calls your bluff, and whose on the loosing end in the bargaining table than the Philippines, please be informed in case your not aware US is 1st in superpower countries and pH is third world country, as such should behave as one. Make no mistake US has only friendly compassion on us and still continue to send covid aid despite VFA cancellation. Trump just shrug off his shoulders and this saved a lot of money. But the suspension is for 6 months only and extendible for another 6 months - looks like though has clipped it's wings but still has ego left and raises head up high, as if awaiting for Trump to open its fold for a prodigal son return. No way, if you want US support you have to earn it. Duterte just playing pure and simple game of diplomatic immaturity. It's a no no to diplomatic protocols not unless abrogation was a result of our unforseen domestic statutory errors like what is now pending in the supreme court the Senate questioning the validity of the abrogation without Senate concurrence. The duterte admin is on a balancing act between his bff and US support which we badly need now but China is not in a situation to extend as it has pretty tight financial future with expected corporate exodus of china-base foreign firms leaving China for other stable and healthy neighboring environs. In terms of foreign policy formulation duterte is worst ever and this suspension is just the tip of the iceberg of his face saving remedy. From here I'll adopt a wait and see attitude for his admin next move.

Haaay. Ang gobyernong walang paninindigan. Nagmumukha tuloy katawa tawa. Kung di pala kaya panindigan, sana di nalang nag termintae ng VFA. Stupid.

Malamang heto script ng mga DDS "Ang tibay talaga ni Tatay Digong, biruin nyo sinuka na nya tas kinain ulit para lang  maisalba ang VFA sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at Amerika, love na love ka namin talaga Tatay Digong!"

It's all because we have the most immature and so sensitive president.. He made our country a big joke! Who's laughing now??

5 Tips of Managing a Writing Habit while Travelling

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Important tips that you can use to manage your writing habits even as you travel from one place to another for business or leisure.

There are many things to consider when deciding on how best to manage your hobbies and habits. Unless you are really good at managing your time, it can be close to impossible to manage all the demands that you may be subjected to especially when you have two habits to support. A good scenario is where you enjoy both writing and travelling equally. In this case, you need to clearly understand the things that you need to do in order to manage both hobbies and ensure that you attain the best results. For most individuals writing and travelling seem like unmanageable hobbies. The fact of the matter is that you can actually manage to keep both of them provided that you are a very dedicated and disciplined individuals. It is actually very possible to write as you travel despite the many things that will be around to distract you from your goal. In this article, we explore five tips that you can effectively use to manage your writing habit as you travel.

In most cases, it is very difficult to travel and write. Not only do you have to deal with the fact that there is a limited amount of time, you also need to consider the unavailability of good writing conditions. You will probably be travelling to different places all which present their own sets of challenges. If you use a laptop, you need to understand that it may run out of charge and hence establish what to do when this happens. You may also travel to remote locations where there is no internet connection meaning you will need to find substitute alternatives. If you are a keen person, you will explore some of the challenges that are faced by individuals that do this kind of work and prepare yourself in advance. In my opinion, you can never be prepared enough for the many challenges and distractions that are likely to come your way. But this does not mean that it is impossible to manage your writing habit as you ravel. There are actually working ways that have been used by many individuals over the years. Below, are some of the most useable tips that you can use to ensure that you keep creating content even as you travel.


Determine and define your major goal

This has always been a great challenge for many writers who embark on a variety of trips. They fail to establish their overall writing goal prior to setting off on their trips. Goal setting is one of the most important skills that you need to develop as a writer in any niche. You need to establish your writing goals way in advance and then work at breaking it down into actionable tasks. For example, if you need to write a journal article, break it down into smaller tasks like research and drafting. Ensure that you set a good schedule on when you are going to get these done. Determine the amount of time that you will have on your hands and divide it among all your tasks. When you have all the tasks well-laid out before you start your travels, you will be able to come up with a good schedule that you will use to ensure that you meet all your objectives during the trip.

Come up with a good schedule

Since you already know the things that you need to get done and you have divided them up into actionable tasks, it is quite easy for you to create a working timetable. Look at all the things that you need to get done and spread them out based on your available time as well the number of activities that you will be taking part in during your trip. Like in all other cases, it is always important to create a schedule and ensure that you can adhere to it. For example, never go to the swimming pool at the hotel when you are supposed to be writing your paper. Ensure that your schedule is favourable and easy to follow and do your level best to avoid things that may prevent you from meeting your writing goals. Travelling is a fun activity and you may get carried away by the many tempting sceneries and activities that you will find. It is thus important to develop a good amount of discipline that will allow you to stick to your schedule no matter how challenging.

Get tips from professional writing companies

In some circumstances, even the best writers face some challenges getting their work done. This is because writing is a challenging task that may consume a great amount of time and mental energy especially where a poor approach is taken by the writer. As you travel, you may find some difficulties getting your work done on time due to some distractions or challenges along the way that may render you incapable of writing. What would you do in such a situation? For example, you may lose your laptop as you travel or you may be in an area where connection is very poor and yet you need to get your paper submitted. In such impossible situations, it is only reasonable to get help from professional companies such as Peachy Essay. This is a great and internationally recognized company that can help you with all your writing needs. Not only do they offer solutions to the most difficult writing jobs, they can also help you get your work done on time hence allowing you to enjoy your trips without ever having to worry about getting work done. Remember there are also some aspects about writing that you may find challenging and such a company can save you a huge amount of time if you ask for their help. They can also offer you some great guidelines on how to write great content under stringent timelines which would go a long way in helping you write as you travel.

Always be prepared and carry everything that you need

A writer and his tools of trade should always be inseparable. Always make sure that you plan your trips in advance and get everything that you need. In case you are going to areas where you are not sure about the availability of good internet, ensure that you have a backup device or plan prior to travelling. If you are not sure about the charge of the device that you are going to use for your writing, have a backup ready and packed. It is also very important to prepare for the worst and ensure that you have alternatives in case anything goes wrong. As a writer, all this depends on you. For example, in cases where you are not using your laptop to do the writing, you can use pen and paper and later type it out. Although it may mean that you are not able to travel light, it is always important to ensure that you will be able to write when you need to and in case anything goes wrong. Always plan in advance and ensure that your plans are all actionable to avoid any form of inconvenience. For example, you can conduct research on a given topic and download any resources that you will need before embarking on your journey if you want to make sure that lack of internet does not fully disrupt your writing habit as you travel.

Be disciplined and highly present

This is probably the most important tip for anyone who wants to travel and write. As much as you create a schedule, it is important to develop a sense of discipline and do what you are supposed to without failure. If you are supposed to be writing, do not go and explore that hill that you saw on your way to the hotel! Write and do it with a passion. It is hard for most of us but with discipline, not impossible. Ensure that your attention is in the right place at the right time no matter how difficult it becomes. Writing and travelling at the same time is not easy but it is a habit that you need to feed. Strictly adhere to your schedule and do it out of love for writing. Do not treat it as a job, rather treat it as a hobby and you may be surprised by the outcome.

It is not easy to sit down and write when you could be doing other fun activities. As one travels, you come across a wide range of new and beautiful things that you need to explore and understand. It is however possible to manage your writing habit even as you travel. The above mentioned tips offer some great ways through which you can ensure that constantly create new content even as you travel. The most important part is to establish your goals and ensure that you work towards attaining them no matter the challenges that you come across.