Manobo tribe leader Bea Milda Ansado shot dead by unknown assailants

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Just days after the murders of several human rights defenders, unidentified gunmen killed Manobo tribe leader Bea Milda Ansado on August 23 in the town of Magpet, Cotabato.

Ansado is a Manobo tribe leader known to actively defend ancestral lands was first shot dead, before her throat cut and eyes removed by unknown assailants.

Malaki ang naging bahagi ni Bea Ansabo sa pagbaka ng mga minahan na pilitang kinukuha ang kanilang ancestral lands. Sumulong siya hanggang sa kaniyang huling hininga.

Nadagdagan nanaman ang sisingilin ng taumbayan mula sa rehimeng ito.

The cowards shot her so she couldn't fight.

They slit her throat to stop her from speaking out.

They gouged her eyes to prevent her from seeing the destruction of her ascestor's land.

They really don’t just kill, but they brutally murder those who fight for the oppressed! Don't let this become part of the "new normal!"

Who is the developer showing interest in these ancestral lands? Oligarchs and mining companies will slaughter IP just to exploit mindanao rich resources!

Her death will not be in vain. She was only trying to defend her people, her culture, and her people's home from destructive capitalists.

Ansabo is the 265th peasant victim of extra-judicial killings under Duterte, according to SAKA.

Militants and activists are getting tagged as terrorists and being brutally murdered with no light of justice and exoneration of perpetrators.

Her death is a manifestation of the state’s unending crackdown over land defenders who bravely fight against multinational and transnational companies that targets on extorting our indigenous people’s rich resources.

I can't believe many are still blind and pretending they don't have any idea pf what is really happening. We are not protected. We are in danger. Open your f*cking minds!

The voices of the people are being trampled with recent killings of minority leaders and human rights activists. But we should not stop speaking out! Justice needs to be served.

Wakasan na ang walang habas na pamamaslang sa mga aktibista at mga lider ng mga katutubong grupo, at kahit sino na may tunay na malasakit sa mamamayan!


May the people responsible for this get their Karma ten-fold!


#JusticeForBeaAnsado
#StopTheKillings

Former "Bomba" Star Vivian Velez Calls VP Leni Robredo's Address to the Nation as Worst Political Branding

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"They want her to look smart with those glasses and books on the table" - Vivian Velez referring to VP Leni Robredo's address to the nation

“The worst political branding… it’s so fake,” Velez, who is an avid supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte, said in a Facebook post.

As a child of the 80s, I know of Vivian Velez. Up to now, as an adult, I have no clue as to why she is relevant. And what's her claim to fame for her to call Leni "boba"? Siya na sumikat sa "bomba" era?

Matanong ko si Vivian Velez before she criticizes the Vice President. What was she wearing and doing during that infamous video tape of her and Farinas? 

Ang alam ko lang sa kanya, may betamax scandal siya. Maybe she wants to get appointed too to a higher position? Reminiscing the not-so-good old days of the kleptocrats.

The double standard coming from Vivian Velez. Do you judge Duterte's outfit? No. Why?

And FYI, Vivian Velez is a government paswelduhan. If I'm not mistaken, she gets the same salary as NEDA Sec. Karl Chua which is SG 31 or 262,965 per month of our hard-earned taxes.

Yes, she is the not-so-qualified director general of Film Academy of the Philippines. She was pro-ABS-CBN shutdown at walang itinulong sa mga artists na naghihirap sa pandemya. She is another Mocha Uson.

Savage nga si Vivian Velez as in barbaric, uncultured, classless. Do you expect a class act like VP Leni to stoop down to her level and talk trash to her too?

Such a lousy comment. That's all you can say against Leni? Give us a more objective and intellectually stimulating comment, please. It only goes to say there is nothing inside the head of Vivian. She's fine with a lazy and incompetent President.

Vivian Velez's calling VP Leni "boba" confirms her idiocy. FYI, this “boba” that you are calling had an undergraduate degree in Ecom at UP Diliman, finished law at Nueva Caceres and went for master’s degree at Beda. Who are you Vivian Velez? Anong tinapos mo at san ka nag aral?

Vivian Velez's FB post against VP Leni reeks of envy and misplaced pride -- incidentally, 2 of the 7 capital sins.  How could she not be? Leni has shown during the pandemic tha she and her team are capable of handling a crisis.  Institutions and businesses support them because they have faith and trust that she and her team can deliver.  She's decent and more importantly results-oriented.  She has shown that even with minimal funding and support from this government, that she is able to produce more. A stark contrast to what Vivian's idol has shown since taking the seat in 2016.

Do you know who inspired Vivian to put up her business? She told PDI that she entered d aviation biz coz of d “untimely death of DILG's Jessie Robredo in 2012, whom she greatly admired."

The audacity of Vivian Velez to call the VP Leni Robredo as "boba." Hey kiddos, when you wonder who is this laos porn-star-turned-bangaw lashing out at VP, just turn to Google and type “Vivian Velez Betamax”.

Now, if you want to know what the hell Betamax is, just simply type Vivian Velez. Happy viewing!

That's how DDS do it. They comment on issues without hearing the entire conversation. When criticisms against the president are obvious and true, they attack the choice of outfit of his detractors. Do not emulate them. Do not be like Vivian Velez.

PHLPost releases traditional games special stamps to promote physical well-being amid pandemic

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With school classes suspended due to Covid-19 threat, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) launched the “Larong Atin! traditional games” special stamps to promote Philippine heritage and culture.

The Larong Atin! se-tenant block of four stamps features the following games: bato-bato-pik / jack-en-poy (rock-paper-scissors), bahay-bahayan (playing house), luksong tinik (thorn hurdles), and trumpo (spinning top). The souvenir sheet for Larong Atin! shows jolen (marbles), piko (hopscotch), tumbang preso (knock down the prisoner), and saranggola (kite). These Philippine Traditional Games sharpen problem-solving skills, promote teamwork and healthy competition, and encourage activities for youth from all walks of life. Each game has a story to tell about our values and traditions.

More importantly, "These traditional Filipino indoor and outdoor activities promote physical well-being and strengthen family ties in preparation for the new normal", PHLPost said.

“Parents and kids can stay active at home playing their all-time pinoy favorites like “bahay-bahayan and bato-bato-pik” while ensuring a safer environment during this pandemic. We also share the advocacy of preserving Filipino heritage in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Filipino Heritage Festival, Inc. (FHFI)”, Postmaster General Joel Otarra said.

Philippine traditional games can be considered living “intangible heritage”, the preservation of which is supported by the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Also called “laro ng lahi”, these games are recreational activities that introduce children to Filipino values such as pakikipagtulungan (helpfulness), pakikiisa (cooperation), and pakikisama (getting along well with people), among others.

PHLPost has printed a total of 100,000 copies of the four (4) different design of the stamps sold for P12.00, P14.00, P15.00, P17.00 each. A special 5,000 pieces of the “limited collector souvenir sheet stamps” were also printed to be sold at P100 each. The stamps were designed by in-house graphic artists Rodine C. Teodoro and Eunice Beatrix U. Dabu in coordination with Judith Neric of Filipino Heritage Festival, Inc. (FHFI).

Stamps, Souvenir Sheets, and Official First Day Covers of “Larong Atin! Philippine Traditional Games” are now available at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office, all Mega Manila Post Offices, Postal Area 2, San Fernando, La Union, Postal Area 4, San Pablo, Postal Area 5, Mandaue, Postal Area 6, Iloilo, Postal Area 7, Davao, and Postal Area 8, Cagayan de Oro.

Stamp collectors will have the option to purchase the stamps by ordering online (www.phlpost.gov.ph) or through telephone (8527-0132/85270108). Specially designated postmen or “wheel riders” will deliver these stamps and collect payments through Cash-on-Delivery (COD), a convenient method of payment upon receipt of items.