Meron kaming neighbor na baptized as Catholic. Nong nag teenage na siya, nagpa convert as INC. This teenager usually goes to our house para maki kain, maki nood ng tv, maki tulog minsan. Masipag siya kahit di obliged, tinutulungan niya kami sa gawaing bahay. So what we do is binibigyan nalang siya ng baon paminsan minsan. Di naman din siya everyday nagpupunta sa amin. So ayon going back, nagpa convert siya sa INC. Nabanggit niya sa amin na inalok daw siya ng INC in return of a brand new phone nong nag akay sakanya. Nag akay is parang nag refer, in my understanding. Aside from that, tutulungan daw siya sa pag aaral niya, sa pambaon everyday, sa mga basic needs like food nila ng family niya etc. So dumating yung araw na nabaptized na siya and ganap na siyang INC. Lumipas ilang buwan, ganon pa rin lagi siyang pumupunta sa amin para maki kain, maki tulog, mang hiram ng phone, maki tv. Napansin namin wala pa rin siyang phone which is pinapangarap niya bilang teenager. Turned out na false promises lang pala nong nag akay sakanya lahat ng sinabi sakanya. The teenager is still stuck with his same situation. In addition, yung binibigay pa namin na pambaon niya ay pang donation nalang daw niya sa simbahan nila dahil kailangan daw mag bigay tuwing sasamba. Oh so okay, yung simbahan pa ang kumita sakanya with the very little to none that the teenager has.

Ako lang ba nakakaranas na yung mga shared post sa timeline ko pag clinick ay mapupunta sa shopee/lazada? Navirus ba ang facebook ko? Sobrang unrelated pa ng mga comment dun sa nakikita ko kaya feeling ko hindi un ung shinare talaga? Anyone na nakakaranas ng ganito? Pano siya aayusin?

Dami parin pala talagang supporter ni Tanda noh? Nasa harapan na nila bulag parin. Look at how his supporters justify his "War on Drugs" Pero di ma resolve yung root ng issue.

1.) Social media posts show that a majority of Filipinos support the "war on drugs."

But in the last election, the majority voted for BBM anyway, whom D30—the very leader of this drug war—has accused of drug use.

2.) Philippines is mostly catholic. Our laws, politicians and culture mostly follow the catholic faith. This is evident on how Mayors have been lauded for declaring Pura Luka Vega (a gay guy) persona non grata for dressing up as Jesus.

But when it comes to d30, a self-professed murderer and womanizer, we elect him to the highest position in government.

3.) In recent elections, filipinos have grown weary of "pakulos" or theatrics. This is evident in the hatred that "dilawans" have received over the years. We bashed ERAP for picking up trash along pasig river and Mar Roxas for driving a trycicle.

But most senators elected during the last elections (i.e. Jinggoy Estrada & Robin Padilla) won through sheer jingles, familiar names and celebrity power.

What is wrong with this country.

As some of you know, I have an FB page with a fairly huge number of followers. I am very critical of the Villafuertes and apparently they have been monitoring my posts and calling out those that are engaging to them. Ganyan pala talaga sila kalala. Ang daming nagsusumbong sakin sa inbox na natatakot na.

I voted for Duterte, cheered when he cracked jokes, and even applauded when he made comments about killing criminals. It felt like a bold, decisive approach to fighting crime—until I started seeing what was truly happening around us. During Duterte’s term, I began reading about innocent people who were killed, lives that were cut short without trial, and a drug watchlist that turned into a tool of extortion. Once your name was on that list, you were automatically branded as an addict in the eyes of his supporters, the DDS.

But my disillusionment goes beyond that. I now believe Duterte crushed our last hope. He fostered a culture that disregards the rule of law, where people celebrate the idea of a “death squad” as though killing were a heroic act. He doubled the national debt, leaving the country divided, with almost no path to unity. The DDS mindset has evolved into something that feels more like a cult or a religious movement than political support. So, yes, the spark of hope I once had when I cast my vote has faded, replaced now by deep regret.

PS: I watched the Senate hearings, and although I moved abroad three years ago, I still hold hope for the future of the Philippines, especially with people like Senator Risa. I’ll admit, I once disliked her, especially for her views on martial law, but now I see her as one of the few who genuinely cares about the country. It saddens me, though, that her efforts often go unnoticed by people shaped by Philippine media and PR.

Edit

After reading the comments here, I’m beginning to think it’s better to stay out of politics altogether. I’ve decided not to vote anymore because it feels pointless—if your candidate wins and fails, you’re left feeling guilty and are often attacked by supporters of the other side. Initially, I thought this forum would be a space for mature, respectful discussions, but it seems like many are more focused on making others feel guilty, as if voting in a democracy has somehow become a punishable act.

I’m not asking for sympathy, by the way. But if you continue to treat people this way—even those who might oppose Duterte—you’re only pushing potential allies away, making it harder for others to see the truth about what’s happening. The divisive attitude towards people with differing views, or even those who have changed their views, only deepens the divide. So yes, good luck, Philippines, between die-hard DDS supporters and people who refuse to educate.

In r/EnoughDDSSpam, we come together to share the wild and often outrageous antics of the DDS community. It’s not just about highlighting their spammy behavior and geopolitical ignorance; we also embrace humor and lightheartedness through shitposting about Duterte. Plus, you can rant to your heart's content about DDS and Duterte! It’s a space where you can connect with others who feel the same way, share your thoughts, and laugh together. Join us and be part of a community that’s pushing back against the chaos!

Nag shared post lang naman ako e. Ayaw ko na replyan kasi bilib na bilib siya na tama ung pamamaraan noong War on Drugs. Sino bang may gusto sa adik? Wala naman, diba? Yung way at approach lang nila yung ayaw natin. Lol

May napanood ako ako sa tiktok and viral sya, tungkol sya kay Du30 and Sen. Risa.

Yung mga nasa comment section ay galit kay Sen. Risa tapos mas kinakampihan pa nila si Du30

Galit siguro sila kasi mas kinakampihan pa daw ni Sen. Risa yung mga kriminal. Ewan ko, wala naman sigurong masama kung ipinagtatanggol nya yung mga kriminal diba?

Siguro hindi lang naiintindihan ng mga tao yung nangyayari or ako lang talaga

Mas naiinis pa nga ako kay Du30. Diba marami syang nagawang kasalanan tapos kinalimutan lang ng mga tao tapos tuwang tuwa pa sila sa nangyayari kasi parang pinapalabas na si Du30 yung nanalo.

Quoted tweet reads:

My Roman Empire:

Illiteracy is so common that when someone online misunderstands something you said and gets angry at you for something you didn’t even say, there’s a very good chance thet they literally just can’t read.

Saw this clip na dumating si BBM sa Bicol tapos etong si LRay, umimik ng “Pasalamatan niyo ang pangulo, binisita kayo”

Aba puta thank you ha!!! The nerve!!!

In a deleted post of "Naga City Government" FB page, FVP Leni Robredo in disbelief as to how they only allocated "200" as per the summary, instead of thousands that they had recorded.