I think I know where Bato is
Bato! Never trust a man who says he’d die for you. Ask if he’d stay poor for you. Much tougher question. Especially when that man has a wife.
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Vernon Velasco
Vernon Velasco's humorous, observational style blends wit, irony and dark comedy. Drawing from his own experiences, he offers sharp insights into human nature and the awkwardness of everyday life, often exploring themes of family, culture and personal flaws. His writing is conversational and self-deprecating, balancing uproarious humor with moments of vulnerability and introspection. His distinct voice captures the absurdities of life, making readers laugh while also prompting deeper thought.
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Soon, China won’t insult us anymore
Of course, there is another way to fix a leaking roof. One may simply give the house to the neighbor.
· 3 MIN READ
‘BRP Tarriela’ — Make it happen!
If we name it after Jay Tarriela, we honor a very specific Philippine habit: refusing to shut up when a much bigger country would greatly prefer that we did.
· 2 MIN READ
115 AND LOOKING GOOD
A toast, then, to 115 years. To the people who made them count. And to everything that comes next.
· 2 MIN READ
Transparent cheating?
Very radical. Your money — and you’re allowed to see where it went.
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NDRRMC scares rain out of me
Government wants your attention? They have it. Instantly. We finally found a government service with no fixer.
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P950 passport wants to be P1,500
LAW SAYS THEY CAN RAISE THE FEE ONLY EVERY THREE YEARS. RAISE IT NOW, THEN THE FANCY NEW PASSPORT COMES IN 2028, ‘CAN WE RAISE IT?’ ‘WE JUST DID.’
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Justice, give or take
Bongbong has shown us he can arrest cousin Martin. Now show us that he can jail Martin.
· 2 MIN READ
Intelligence funds
Heads, they win. Tails, they still win. Coin lands on its edge? They need a bigger budget to investigate the coin.
· 2 MIN READ