Is She Really The Highest Paid SSS Commissioner?

Is there nepotism and favoritism at the country's social protection agency?

The administration standard bearer Manuel Roxas II is under fire right now after political bloggers and election watchers discovered that his former chief-of-staff, Eliza Antonino, has a seven-figure salary as commissioner of the Social Security System (SSS).

Manny Pacquiao Increases His Chance of Winning

Critics will probably grind their teeth in frustration that despite his anti-gay comment and the loss of a endorsement deal with Nike Philippines, world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will probably still win a seat to the country’s senate in May.

Nike, the world’s largest sportswear maker, canceled its contract with the 37 year-old boxer-turned-politician, who has been the world champion in eight different weight divisions, after he described gays as "worse than animals". So what? Their record at protecting despicable species are still well known, which is why they have not dropped Kobe Bryant yet despite his previous anti-gay slurs.

Imelda Marcos's Jewelry To Be Auctioned Off

The Philippine government has finally approved the public exhibit and auction of the jewelry collection of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos' widow Imelda, which international experts have appraised to be now worth at least 1 billion pesos (US$ 21 million), officials said last 15 February.

The hoard was seized when Marcos and his family fled to Hawaii in 1986 following a popular revolt that ended his two decades in power.

Manny Pacquiao Gains Supporters for Bashing Gays

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao made it clear that for him, gay relationships are "worse than animals."

During an interview with local TV news network, Manny - who says he may run for President of the Philippines after he retires - was asked about his stance on gay marriage. He strongly condemned gay marriage - saying, "It's common sense. Will you see any animals where male is to male and female is to female?"

U.S. Special Forces Not Ready For Women

U.S. Army Green Berets and Navy SEALs face some limits on training due to cutbacks in fleet and training range operations, according to a budget overview document sent to Congress a few days ago.

As this happens, the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is looking at a spring deadline to begin tryouts for integrating women into teams where 85 percent of men oppose the move, according to a Pentagon-sponsored survey by the Rand Corp.

Indonesia Bans Gay Stickers from Social Apps

Indonesia is taking a stand against homofascism and western attempts to undermine their culture by clamping on the use of social media tools.

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo was urged a few days ago to protect the rights of Indonesians not to be exposed to any gay and lesbian propaganda and he responded immediately by telling instant messaging apps to remove stickers featuring same-sex couples in the latest high-profile attempt to discourage unwanted homosexuality in the socially conservative country.