“Introduction to Bitcoin: Navigating the Future of Money” by
@fthilbay
delves into the essence and evolution of bitcoin, using metaphors to demystify its mechanisms and impact.
It contrasts
#bitcoin
with fiat money, highlighting its technical advantages and potential for
The enemy is COVID-19, not UP.
The enemy is COVID-19, not ABS-CBN.
The enemy is COVID-19, not jeepney drivers.
The enemy is COVID-19, not critics.
The enemy is COVID-19, not online sellers.
The enemy is COVID-19, not OFWs.
YOU CAN'T WIN ANY WAR IF YOU CAN'T IDENTIFY THE ENEMY.
ser, sino ba talaga kalaban mo? at ano ba pinaglalaban mo? bakit parang masama loob mo na umaangal ang mga mamamayang nagugutom?
paalala lang po. ang trabaho ng lingkod bayan ay tumulong, di magpakulong.
The government is planning to start the mass testing of COVID-19 PUIs and PUMs on April 14, 2020, according to Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr., who is also the chief implementer of national policy against COVID-19.
Mga Kababayan
One of the great privileges of my life was having to campaign for you & w/ you.
Maraming kwento ng kampanya: stories of hope, inspiration, commitment, grit, generosity, & grace, bound together by love of country. These, we must remember.
Salamat sa inyong lahat!
Yung batang mayor ayaw mag fist bump sa photo-ops kahit lahat nakasuntok; ipinasara mga POGO; umapela na bigyan sya ng onting espasyo para gumawa ng solusyon para sa kababayan.
Ngayon gusto pa syang sampahan ng kaso ng Pangulo.
SO, SINO NGAYON NAMUMULITIKA NG SERBISYO PUBLIKO?
Sen Coco,
Apologize to the health care workers you endangered & promise to compensate them.
Apologize to all health care workers.
Apologize to people who won't get medical services bec the staff you endangered now have to be quarantined.
Apologize to the nation.
THEN RESIGN.
Chad,
Hinay-hinay w the condescending attitude about students barely passing & mediocrity.
I got 2.75 in Crim bec of a personal tragedy & 3.0 in Labor bec I decided to teach in UST to earn some extra money. They're proud stories of survival.
--Your former professor in UPlaw.
Why did we seem to have underestimated
#UlyssesPH
?
1.
#RollyPH
was strong, but spared Metro Manila, w/c made people complacent.
2. Nothing compares to ABS-CBN's nationwide ability to inform the nation of impending calamities.
3. The absence of a President to warn the nation.
Keep your history books. Write about the happy memories of this campaign—stories of camaraderie, fun, love, & selflessness. Keep in touch w people you’ve known & communities you’ve participated in these past few months. Let hope be the fire that keeps on burning. We are millions.
The Philippines imposed the world's longest lockdown and brought public debt to PhP10 Trillion.
Yet our economy contracted 9.5% in 2020--the worst in Asia--and we still don't have vaccines.
INCOMPETENCE = VERY EXPENSIVE
The President's speech last night was impressive--sumunod sa script, walang mura at yabang.
It was the clearest display of the power of free speech and public criticism: narinig nya ang galit at sama ng loob ng mga tao.
So if you think speaking out does nothing, think again.
Di ko sinusuportahan si Kiko Pangilinan bilang bise presidente dahil lamang pinili siya ni Leni Robredo.
Kay Kiko ako dahil tulad ni Leni, siya ang mas may kakayahan, kaalaman, at tapang na mamuno nang may prinsipyo at walang bahid ng kalokohan.
We need and deserve Kiko as VP.
Today, I filed my Certificate of Candidacy for Senator. The legal consequence of that act is my automatic resignation from the UP College of Law, my home since 2000.
Nakakalungkot, mejo masakit. Pero may mas malaking hamon at laban sa labas ng unibersidad na kailangang hanapin.
I took the
#UPCAT
in 1991 & didn't make it. That failure was the powerful inspiration that brought me to UPLaw in 1995, made me top the bar in 1999, become UP Law Prof in 2000.
Goodluck to everyone taking the UPCAT! There's life beyond a single exam, whether you succeed or fail.
Sir, don't make it appear as if you were powerless prior to the Special Powers Law given by Congress.
You had all powers to impose travel ban on China, inform Filipinos, & prepare all institutions of government as early as January. You had enough funds.
YOU DIDN'T DO ANYTHING.
Yung nang-rape at pumatay gustong bigyan ng second chance.
Yung pinaghihinalaan (daw) na nagbebenta ng droga o adik na mahirap, patayin na lang daw.
Sarap batuhin ng mga ganyang mag-isip.
Ser, lalake po, na naniniwalang hindi kabawasan ang maging member ng LGBT.
Pahinga na, sir. Salamat sa special mention, pero gabi na. Wishing you lots of rest.
Sister Patricia Fox, an Australian nun who did charity work in the Philippines for decades, was deported for speaking about human rights.
We have no reason not to deport a foreigner who treats a Filipino policeman like garbage.
To ask
#NasaanAngPangulo
is not to demand the impossible--that he stop
#RollyPh
. It's to ask: where's the highest official of the country being battered by the strongest typhoon of the year?
In a time of crisis, presence is a sign of leadership. Absence is abandonment of duty.
Inflation will be at 6%, the highest in nearly a decade, & highest in ASEAN. Peso is at its lowest in more than a decade. People are being asked to eat bukbok rice & we're importing galunggong from the WPS.
And this gov't is more interested in jailing Trillanes.
Ang gago di ba?
Demand political and criminal accountability, criticize, even mock, Sen. Koko Pimentel. But don't wish him or his wife or their child any harm.
Same goes for the politicians we don't like or even hate.
We must retain our humanity in the midst of anger.
di rebolusyon ang humingi ng plano
di rebolusyon ang magpayo ng solusyon
di rebolusyon ang magtanong nasan ang pera ng bayan
di rebolusyon ang mangulit ng aksyong may saysay
di rebolusyon ang kritisismo
di rebolusyon paghingi ng ayuda
di rebolusyon isa-publiko ang hinaing
4 yrs ago, at around 5pm, the Philippines received an email from the Permanent Court of Arbitration informing us that we won in Philippines vs China. The decision validated our rights over the West Philippine Sea.
Remember 12 July 2016. It's one of our nation's proudest moments.
Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, resigns over health issues.
By doing so, he recognizes that a leader's health is tied to the nation's well-being. Illness affects the leader's judgment, market confidence, long-term planning, etc.
A great example for others to follow.
there is a measles outbreak in metro manila, the DOH has announced.
lives lost, hospitals are full, & families are suffering. most of the burden will be on the poor.
this is what happens when politics poisons public health issues.
shame.
hero's burial for marcos, martial law is upheld, de lima is sent to jail, drug lords are set free, a chief justice is removed. now ressa is convicted as terror law is about to be signed.
citizens, we're the last line of defense.
we ARE the frontliners.
let's hold the line!
Maria Ressa is arrested over a supposed crime committed before the law was even passed. She was arrested to ensure she can't immediately post bail.
You don't need to be a lawyer to know this is clearly outrageous.
STOP.
Sa mga taga-suporta ni BBM na nakikipag-debate, nagbabayad ng buwis, pinaghirapan ang kanilang degree, at nagtatrabaho: mas matapang, masunurin sa batas, masigasig, at masipag pa po kayo kaysa sa taong nais ninyong maging Pangulo ng Pilipinas.
WHO says "test, test, test."
DOH says no need, not yet.
Quarantine w/o massive testing means only the wealthy will be tested & treated & the poor will get sick &/or die untested & untreated, invisible to the system & worse, infecting family members who live in very small spaces.
Yung Anti-Terror Bill na rally sa UP Diliman mapayapa at maayos. Yung Anti-Terror Bill rally sa UP Cebu may mga naaresto. Ano pinagkaiba?
Nang-gulo yung kapulisan. They're the ones who inflicted terror on citizens exercising their rights peacefully.
Welcome to the terror state.
Hindi pambabastos sa sariling bansa ang punahin ang mga kapalpakan sa
#SEAGames2019
We should not allow public officials (and their troll armies) to hide behind "nationalism" to justify their corruption and incompetence.
Iba ang pagmamahal sa bayan sa pagsopla sa mga kurakot.
Tayo po ay tatakbo para sa Senado bilang tugon sa hamon na pagsilbihan ang taumbayan & ipagpatuloy ang pagtanggol sa ating demokrasya.
Simple lang: ANG TAMA, NILALABAN.
Ang prinsipyong ito ang pinakamatatag na pundasyon para protektahan & itaguyod ang kapakanan ng sambayanan.
A boat carrying Filipino fishermen is rammed by the Chinese in Phil waters. They are saved not by the Chinese, but by Vietnamese.
The President remains quiet & Gloria Arroyo hails it as a calibrated response. Teddy Boy Locsin says 'fuck the int'l community.'
'Pinas, kaya pa ba?
So what is the NAT'L ACTION PLAN?
1. The Pres gets all money. Bayanihan Law converted Nat'l Budget into one big discretionary fund.
2. Make the LGUs do all the hard work & beg for money.
3. Exercise martial law powers w/o imposing it.
4. Gaslight the nation.
4. Sleep like a king.
When this dictatorship is over, let us commit to giving ABS-CBN--its leaders and employees--the franchise it deserves.
History will repeat itself, and bend towards justice.
(1) The President has no constitutional authority to order the arrest of anyone just bec he wants to.
(2) The filing of an impeachment complaint is a constitutional prerogative of citizens & members of Congress. It can't be the basis of a crime.
Every day, we sink lower & lower.
The PNP will arrest those who will file an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte if the Chief Executive would order it to do so and if it sees a violation of the law. |
@cgonzalesINQ
Remember when Pres. Duterte declared that travel from Makati to Cubao will be reduced to 5 mins?
He was referring to himself, flying over EDSA via 2 billion peso jet purchased w our money.
Habang ang mamamayan ay naghihirap sa trapik.
Sec. Duque tested negative for
#COVID19PH
. That's good.
But also, he dismissed dangers & didn't do testing (even said Phils is a model country in fight vs COVID-19), let politics to get in the way of science (argued that China travel ban is unfair).
HE SHOULD POSITIVELY RESIGN.
It is immoral, unfair, irrational, unjust, illegal & against the national interest to deprive people of a crucial platform for relevant information at a time of pandemic & destabilize the livelihood of thousands of employees.
#notoabscbnshutdown
The Terror Bill as ultimate gaslight. Filipinos are being told they need protection against terrorism by those who have been terrorizing them.
#JunkTerrorBill
Thousands of FB accounts suddenly created, targeting students, professors, journalists, critics, etc. The objectives are obvious--to harass, create fear, & sow terror.
Hindi pa ba malinaw kung sino ang tunay na terorista?
The Ampatuan Massacre were murders committed by policemen upon orders of politicians.
This day serves as warning to politicians who order killings & policemen who obey them.
Mabagal ang hustisya pero nahuhuli rin ang mga salarin.
#MaguindanaoMassacreVerdict
#AmpatuanMassacre
We’ve always known that Leila de Lima is innocent. The lies against her have not only resulted in years of unjust incarceration but have also deprived Filipinos of a worthy senator.
Set Leila free and re-elect her to the Senate!
The Inquirer was sold & the owners are about to be prosecuted.
Rappler's corporate existence was killed, & Maria Ressa et al. are about to be prosecuted.
Meanwhile, InterAksyon by TV5 is closing shop.
Ito ang istorya ng pag-tokhang sa malayang pamamahayag sa Pilipinas.
toxic Filipino culture is insisting on being "apolitical & chill" in the face of corruption, deaths, incompetence, dishonesty.
silence and indifference are political positions, mga bes.
The US has just killed a top Iranian general, possibly triggering war; Australia's burned for weeks w .5 billion animals dead. Its Prime Minister won't talk about climate change.
We got ravaged by Tisoy & Ursula.
Our President? Nag-a-ahente ata para ibenta ABS-CBN.
O tulog.
Mr. President, what you dismiss as a "maritime incident" or "banggaan lang ng barko" almost cost the lives of FILIPINOS in PHILIPPINE WATERS. 'Di ito tungkol lang sa barko, dagat, o isda. This is about human beings.
Ser, konting malasakit at awa naman para sa mga kababayan mo.
TINGNAN: Bahagi ng Baywalk sa Manila Bay, tinatambakan na ng white sand galing Cebu.
Ayon sa DENR, bahagi ito ng plano na gawing mala-Boracay ang Manila Bay | via
@aprilrafales
Sen. Binay continues to amaze & impress w this great example of a principled & independent stance.
Yes, we are at a point where we need to thank & congratulate public servants who actually serve the public good and risk the ire of Sleepy Sauron.
Let's give it up for Sen. Nancy!
Sen. Binay believes her family hasn’t been treated well by ABS-CBN, but she will vote for its franchise renewal if it reaches the Senate “because it’s not about me." |
@LeilasINQ
Benguet farmers offered sacks of vegetables to Taal victims. Just recently, they suffered major losses due to low price of vegetables. (📷: La Trinidad MPS) | via
@hanahtabios
Taught constitutional law in UP for 15 years; worked w/ Sen. Salonga on anti-corruption & judicial oversight; defended the RH law in the Supreme Court; secured 71 Billion in coconut levy funds for farmers; served as counsel for the Republic in Phils vs.
China.
Sumasagot lang po.
pwedeng umangal at magalit sa gobyerno kahit di mo trip si leni, o ang liberal party, o ang kaliwa, o ang mga dilawan, at kung sinu-sino pang mga dati nang bumabatikos.
pwedeng umangal at magsalita dahil ayon to sa yong prinsipyo at tutol ka sa nangyayari.
pwedeng-pwede yun.
let the emotions flow: sadness, grief, frustration, disappointment, anger, disbelief, fear. embrace your humanity.
but whatever it may be, we must remain hopeful, vigilant, & informed. there's so much to be inspired about.
tuloy ang laban para sa bayan.
Ano daw yung TRAIN?
kung mayaman ka, kebs.
kung middle class ka, tataas take-
home pay mo, pero mas onti mabibili kasi mas mahal na bilihin.
kung mahirap ka (& di ka pa na-tokhang), well, sabi nga nya: "Mahirap kayo? P.I., magtiis kayo sa hirap at gutom, wala akong pakialam!"
Pinupulitika raw yung isyu ng Recto Bank at nung mga Pinoy na mangingisda.
Of course, it's political. Defending nat'l territory is political. Protecting Filipino fisherfolk is political. Making presidents accountable is political.
This "little maritime incident" is POLITICAL.
When it comes to potential calamities and disasters, there's no such thing as too much information.
The NDRRMC's notifications are not a necessary hassle; they're a necessity. These warnings can save lives.
The Office of the President has almost 5,000,000,000 in confi & intel funds w/c can supplement the DOH's efforts to contain COVID-19--testing kits, medicines, info drive, masks, beds, assistance for the poor, etc.
All the President needs is the political will to sign that order.
"perpetual isolation" in the midst of a pandemic is incapacity to perform the functions of the office.
a true leader will not selfishly hide while the nation is suffering.
In just a few days, VP Leni has practically assumed control over the direction of the war on drugs. She's doing it in an inclusive and decisive manner. Walang yabang at walang inaaway. Walang mga pasabog at propaganda. Kalmado.
Pilipinas, ito ang tunay na lider.
President Duterte accused me of being gay, and of using
@agot_isidro
as beard. Hindi ako na-inform na sumasideline pala siyang chismoso sa kanto. Daming free time, ser?
And to use sexuality as an insult? He's no LGBTQIA ally, cyst.
#37PiloHilbay
#HilbaySaSenado
☝️
Re West Phil Sea: Duterte says both Phils & China claim it & China is in possession.
WRONG. We already have legal title to WPS bec we won in Phils v. China. The world agrees.
China is in illegal possession of some features, not entirety of WPS. Phil military still patrols WPS.
Maria Ressa is arrested, yet again.
When law is applied with an evil eye and an unequal hand, we stop talking about the rule of law. It's the weaponization of law and the perversion of justice.
STOP.
After almost 30 years, Imelda Marcos gets convicted of graft & corruption.
She did not even bother to attend the promulgation of the decision, & even managed to party on the day of her conviction.
Now the PNP refuses to arrest her because of old age.
'Di ba malinaw na mali?
Stopped watching the President's useless presscons after the 2nd time he wasted the nation's attention. We're better off w summaries by credible media outlets. Don't help him feed his ego & distribute propaganda. Spend time w yourself or family instead.
#DontWatchThePresident
Sir, the goal of education (free or not) is to develop the critical mind of citizens. Students don't owe gov't; they get free education from Filipinos who pay taxes.
Students learning to criticize gov't for incompetence, corruption, inefficiency is wonderful use of public funds.
@raffsantos
Albayalde: In state universities, they are given free education. Pero minsan 'di ka pa naka-graduate, you are already going against the same government giving you free education. | via
@raffsantos
Today, the President signed the Terror Bill into law as the Philippines breached the 40,000 level for COVID-19 cases and recorded the highest single-day total of 1,531 new cases.
Sir, no law can defeat the virus. No law can defeat our will to fight for our constitutional rights!
PAANO KUNG:
"Dahil po sa panganib na dulot ng COVID-19, ako po ay nag-isyu ng eksekyutib order upang protektahan ang kalusugan ng ating mamamayan at kaayusan ng lipunan. Pakibasa na lang po at magtulungan po tayong lahat.
Magandang gabi. Maraming salamat po."
END OF PRESSCON.
what's wrong with arresting tambays?
it empowers the police to arrest anyone they don't like; it's a virtual license to harass and extort from citizens; powerless citizens are the only likely targets; women are particularly made more vulnerable.
btw it's also unconstitutional.
what a sad, tragic, & unfortunate misuse of the national attention.
instead of focusing on the economy, the President admits to wiretapping Filipinos through a foreign country, exposes his fundamental ignorance of the Consti, & reveals his insecurities.
such a friggin waste.
Jose Rizal could've chosen a successful life as a doctor, writer, artist, etc. He could've traveled the world, enjoyed ideas, places, people.
He chose to use his talents to expose tyranny, corruption, injustice. He sacrificed his precious life for a larger cause.
DEFINE HEROIC.
Mr. President, kaya nga nagpasa ng batas eh para ipagbawal ang hazing at parusahan ang mga nagkasala.
Your job as chief executive is to implement the law and pursue justice for the victims.
Para kang tambay lang kung magbigay ng opinyon eh.
Took a Grab yesterday from airport. Napasakay kay Sir Ronald. Ginapang nilang mag-asawa tatlong anak sa kolehiyo. Yung panganay, OFW, nag-down sa kotse. Proud sya sa pamilya.
Tinanong ko sya sino mga kandidato nila sa Senado. Sabi nya gusto nya sana bago naman.
Nagpakilala ako.
gumising nang maaga. nag-almusal ng tinapay, hotdog, itlog. nagkape. tsismisan sa kalye. pumila & nakaboto sa tundo pagkatapos ng 2 oras. nanood ng GoT. natulog. nagkape. nag-exercise--takbo, push ups, crunches. dalaw kay Agot.
makikipag-tsismisan. hihintayin ang boses ng bayan.
The Senate hearing has shown that the case for
#ABSCBNfranchise
is based on well-established facts & the only reason why it's in danger is bec of the president's personal anger vs the network.
This use of public power for private vengeance is the essence of ABUSE OF AUTHORITY.