BY APRIL GRACE R. PADILLA, Intern
West Visayas State University – College of Communication
Cabinet cleansing
How do you view the challenge “resign or get fired” of President Duterte to two Cabinet assistant secretaries, Moslemen Macarambon Sr. of the Department of Justice and Tingagun Umpa of the Department of Public Works and Highways?
Public officials should not be involved in corruption. President Duterte’s challenge to the two officials to resign is also a warning to all government officials.
Some public officials may think they are untouchable but the President, the most powerful man in the country, knows their unethical and corrupt practices and will do everything to preserve honesty and fairness in the land.
These two officials should clear their names. If proven otherwise, it will be up to the Office of the Ombudsman to determine their fate.” – ALYCCA VILLARUEL, Journalism graduate
I think it’s a good challenge made by President Duterte. But if they truly get fired or resign, does that mean they are guilty? We must view the story as black and white, no gray areas.” – ASHER SUCGANG, 19, college student
For me, this is just DuterTricks blended with hypocrisy. These Duterte appointees are nothing but mere props to him. His policy is, “Mere whiff of corruption affects (his) trust and confidence.” Can’t he smell himself and his lapdogs? So there. – JOAN SOBREDO, 20, Political Science graduate
As the President of the country, it is expected. I commend his efforts to take the necessary actions to keep only those who are worthy to be in government. Corruption is one of our country’s problems. – ADRIAN CAMPOSAGRADO, 19, BA Communication and Media Studies II student, University of the Philippines Visayas
President Duterte is right. He knows the attitudes of Muslims in power. In Mindanao, corruption is truly rampant most especially in the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, and Customs. – EUREKA MAE TAGANILE, 20, student, West Visayas State University
K-Pop
BY JIMBOY S. DIONELA, Intern
West Visayas State University – College of Communication
Is Korea’s K-Pop culture a boon or a bane to PH?
I’m not in favor of the K-Pop culture in invading the Philippines. While I’m a fan of K-Pop, we Filipinos also need to treasure and give importance to our own culture. – JINKEE ELAYRON, Education graduate, Pavia, Iloilo
Favor man ko ah, para ma-introduce man ta sa iban nga mga pop cultures. – CHRISTIAN ESTANTE, technical head, AV center, West Visayas State University
We are gradually forgetting ang sariling atin. But nature naton nga mga Pinoy nga mangin happy and lively, that is why nanamian ang mga Pinoy sa K-Pop. Kasadya pamatian kag dululungan. – JANNY RABAGO CHARMING, call center agent, Iloilo City
I don’t approve. It’s a form of colonial mentality. I’m not against K-Pop fans but I think we should appreciate more our local culture, our local artists and our local songs. Koreans have their own identity. They have their own language which most of us can’t even apprehend.
Idolizing is okay, appreciating them is okay but giving more attention and love to their culture is obviously not okay. We are Filipinos. – APRIL LORRAINE ALOGON, Pharmacy student, University of San Agustin
Actually I’m not in favor pero role model man sila in dreaming big and achieving goals. On the other hand, the success they have is instant, which is not good for us kasi mahilig tayong mga Pinoy na pinaghihirapan ang lahat. – REYCHELYN CANAYA, customer service representative, Arevalo, Iloilo City
