so zuck say misgendering is no longer an FB policy violation. thoughts?

Happy New Year, everyone! Here’s to a prosperous 2025!

Happy Christmas, all!

Trusted build ngayon sa COMELEC. Sino sa inyo nakaka-alam? Do you even care anymore?

changing look of currency can be erasure. And there might be that. But, we can’t depend on money to keep memories of heroism fresh -that’s a job for citizens and educators. And a country should be free to work towards other, equally important and arguably more pressing, concerns.

like calling attention to the plight of endangered species.

Others may - like us - have opted to feature historical figures, political leaders, or cultural icons. Others - like Switzerland and Norway use alternative designs: landscapes, science, art.

Nothing wrong with that.

Not a fan of polymer notes, tbh. but the art is nice and, well, animals.
But no, there is no strict rule that requires us to feature people on paper money. How money looks depends on the aesthetic adopted by the govt or BSP, and it can reflect a wide range of concerns.

Want to learn about the campaign rules for 2025, as provided for in COMELEC's rules and regulations implementing RA 9006 (the Fair Elections Act)?

Sign up at pipili.pinas@gmail.com, and learn everything you need to know about campaigning in the #Halalan2025

People who complain the loudest about attempts to curb #misinformation, usually benefit from it the most.

Well, there’s this:

hey. campaign period for nat’l positions will start next year - but yeah, that isn’t stopping some candidates from starting early. That’s against the spirit and intent of the law, but unfortunately not against its letter.

Candidates’ online campaign platforms due by Dec. 13 Comelec on Saturday reminded candidates running next year that they have less than a week to register their online campaign platforms.

To all my friends participating in the 2025 National and Local Elections - READ THIS

tldr: deadline for online campaign platform registration is JUST 5 DAYS AWAY - DEC13

www.inquirer.net/422815/candi...

Hail, Holy Queen

I know a bit of karate; a little of aikido; and the fundamentals of arnis. I’m basically a partial artist.

Maris Racal addresses issue with Anthony Jennings YouTube video by ABS-CBN News

In case you haven't seen this:

youtu.be/-h7y-c36ZyI?...

Dec 13 is coming up in a little over a week. That's the deadline for registering campaign platforms, with the COMELEC. #2025NLE #PipiliPinas

if this whole thing turns out to be nothing more than a publicity stunt for an upcoming movie…

South Korean president declares emergency martial law YouTube video by CNN

This is wild.

youtu.be/BNPKs2fNdPQ?...

i heard one of the people at EDSA saying something like, ‘fight for accountability in government.’ And i’m like, you know what? i agree.

161 Days Before Elections 161 days before the 12 May 2024 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections’ (COMELEC’s) implementation calendar makes for some very compelling reading.

dailyguardian.com.ph/161-days-bef... #DemocracyObserver

This might be Labubu.

Of all the conspiracy theories out there, the one that really piques my curiosity is “David Mayer.”

killing isn’t the only solution available to a competent mayor. and refusing to kill isn’t always in service of re-election.

Good morning, Philippines. How’re you holding up?

Didn't you guys say that EDSA was trash?

Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16 (Gift Article) The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.

How will this set a precedent in other countries where social media is the primary channel for minors for everything from making friends to consuming content?

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/w...

I need good writers

Sarado na pala ang Estosan, sa Cotabato. Sad.

You want a series reco? Watch The Diplomat on Netflix. Keri Russel is incandescent.

Elections are coming up. Time to look at the candidates closer. Just waiting on COMELEC for the certified list of candidates