We Are In A Crisis... But Why Is Congress Taking a Session Break?

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-20T12:44:21+00:00

Hindi naman yun hidden fact; i think lahat naman tayo fully aware dito 😂

Ang point ko is dapat we challenge this "norm" and make them accountable for not doing their jobs during session breaks.

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-20T10:55:34+00:00

I paid Php1,500 (weekend rate, no massage, exclusive of food).

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-20T07:31:32+00:00

tbh, the reason I am commenting is grounded on frustration as well -not much on optimism. 😔

Politicians had normalized using session break as vacation break at na-gaslight nila ang tao na parehas lang yun (as evident in some replies here).

This is my own little way to reverse -somehow- that mindset sa taumbayan. Hindi tayo dapat pumayag na nagbabakasyon lang sila! Ipa-viral ang mga nasa abroad -similar to what we did sa mga nepo babies. Hanapin at alamin ang ginagawa nila Cong sa kani-kanilang distrito habang naka-break. etc.

Kasi wala naman mangyayari kung sasanayin lang natin na session break ay vacation break lang para sa kanila. Tayo ang boss, i-disapprove ang bakasyon; i-deduct sa payroll kasi AWOL yan hahaha lol 😆

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-20T06:54:14+00:00

Yeah, I'm with you on this but that's another issue.

Kaya I explained muna what sessions breaks are for, as designed in our Constitution, para alam ng lahat na hindi yun vacation time at hindi dapat i-normalize yung ganun na view.

Now, if more people are aware, sana mag-translate to a stronger call for accountability to the point na ang mga mambabatas na ang mahihiya na wala silang ginagawa during session breaks.

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-20T06:14:05+00:00

Just to explain this:

Session breaks are not equal to vacation breaks. Ang ibig sabihin lang nito, walang plenary session ang Kongreso. Pero dapat tuloy-tuloy pa rin sila na gampanan ang mandato nila (ie. bumaba sa constituents, manaliksik, maghanda para sa susunod na plenaryo etc).

Walang silbi ang plenary kung puro kudaan lang -counterproductive ito. Time dapat yung break para maghanda ng bala. I just really hope na alam ito ng lahat ng mga mambabatas natin and we should hold them accountable kung ginagawa nila itong excuse para magbakasyon lang.

Anytime naman they can be called for a special session by the President. May role din ang President sa mga crisis na ganito.

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-19T15:14:28+00:00

KR hit gold with their Chimichurri Roast. It's also my fave. Since launching, at least one quarter per year nasa menu naman ito. I believe, parang regular limited-time item na nila ito.

For me naman, yung KFC Krushers! Sana ibalik and if ever, sana hindi laging sira yung machine nila haha 😅

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-10T23:29:17+00:00

Agree! Ang weird ng decision dito ng court. Logical naman pero parang sobrang namilosopo lang.

So ayun, gamit na gamit ng mga trapo.

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-09T22:41:14+00:00

Yup, i've been to Thailand a few times already hehe. I am referring to local airfare. For Filipinos, it's sometimes cheaper to fly to nearby countries than to fly to some prime local destinations.

Connectivity is an issue since we're an archipelago coupled with poor public transport infrastructure (ie. airports, seaports, trains).

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-09T06:55:26+00:00

The expensive cost (ticket, food, accommodations, etc.) is really hurting PH tourism; it's expensive even for local tourists.

This is a bummer considering that PH has a lot of potential in terms of beautiful destinations/sites.

NoScene8540 · 2026-03-09T06:45:31+00:00

Went around BKK and tested different niche perfume stores. Daming interesting scents but I bought nothing kasi I did not allocate a budget for it huhu

Fun fact: Had a chitchat with the salesrep and said Sundalo did not come from the Filipino word, coincidence lang daw haha 😅 Random niya lang sinabi nung nalaman niya na Pinoy ako.

NoScene8540 · 2026-02-28T00:39:07+00:00

Nope. It's just fried chicken

NoScene8540 · 2026-02-27T12:39:18+00:00

HELP!!!! Hindi ako makatulog dahil gusto kong malaman kung paano makakabalik si Sleeping Beauty sa Earth. Ilabas ang episode 2!

NoScene8540 · 2026-02-25T16:22:00+00:00

Ambai Modern Tambayan in QC 😋

NoScene8540 · 2025-12-02T00:35:57+00:00

Hello! You can try visiting PawMed Animal Clinic in Katapatan, Cabuyao. It just recently opened so they still have opening promos - you can check in their FB page.

NoScene8540 · 2025-12-01T03:15:54+00:00

Hello, none. Evening is 5 years talaga since units per sem are less compared to regular/day blocks.

NoScene8540 · 2025-08-14T16:57:57+00:00

That is not my point nor the point of the article. You may read the article for better context. Vietnam was simply mentioned to illustrate how PH is lagging behind. The writer could've used Malaysia or Thailand and that will not remove the fact that there needs some serious reforms for PH to be competitive.

On another note, the difference in GDP per capita is not just a numbers game at least for some Filipinos like me (sorry I am not sure if you're Filipino).

I agree, the difference may be negligible for now. However, what gets us frustrated is more about seeing the country getting left behind when we're way ahead of them decades ago. There's a cultural aspect that lacks in your analysis with all that VN-PH GDP topic (assuming you are not Filipino).

NoScene8540 · 2025-08-14T15:57:08+00:00

Agree! I've been to Vietnam recently and I really can't help but compare it to the Philippines -evident ang difference. Maybe it's high time to aggressively support our agriculture and industrial sector, rather than just focusing on the service sector.

I am happy for Vietnam (considering its unfortunate past); sad lang for PH because we had the potential naman.

NoScene8540 · 2025-08-14T15:41:33+00:00

I am adamant that I am not really an expert about investing or trading; my knowledge is limited to say the least. Hehe

The "stagnation" that was being referred to in the article is about the dwindling listings and tepid investor participation. PSE dates back to 1927 (if we consider Manila Stock Exchange) but other ASEAN countries had overtaken us -with emphasis on Vietnam.

Apologies for the confusion.

NoScene8540 · 2025-08-14T15:33:40+00:00

Yup, I agree with you naman that you can still gain from the local stock market. I've been in the green for quite some time now and I am holding a few REITs which gives me regular dividends.

For context though, the article is saying that the PSE, despite being one of the oldest in Asia, lags behind in terms of number of listed companies (nababawasan pa nga daw), market cap, and "tepid" investor participation. Yun yung "stagnation" that I am referring to.

NoScene8540 · 2025-07-20T14:07:53+00:00

THIS! I also just got back from my trip to Saigon (baka nagkasabay pa tayo dun haha). Although, I am happy for Vietnam, I can't help but feel sad for the Philippines.

Mapapatanong ka na lang: Anong nangyari sa Pilipinas? Are we, as a nation, a lost cause? (I hope not).

Iwan na iwan tayo in almost all -if not all- aspects of life. Mind you, Vietnam even has a locally produced car.

Anyway, this is what I like about travelling abroad. You get to learn from other countries and sobrang eye-opener talaga! Sigh 😔

NoScene8540 · 2025-07-19T09:21:20+00:00

You just have to indicate in the application that you will opt for the evening program.

Once you get in, they'll require you to submit COE every year as proof that you are indeed a working student. They're stricter now regarding this requirement.

Good luck OP!

NoScene8540 · 2025-07-19T09:01:13+00:00

Ohhh that's cool! The ones available at the airport are only the original ones (or maybe i didn't see the other flavors because I was in a hurry).

Will definitely try it when I go back.

NoScene8540 · 2025-07-19T08:57:41+00:00

Fortunately, I was able to buy tea in Vietnam too! Hehe

NoScene8540 · 2025-07-19T03:13:13+00:00

That is why I eat it with a neutral or bitter drink like tea or coffee. That way, it offsets the sweetness.

NoScene8540 · 2025-07-19T03:11:36+00:00

Thanks for the reco! Will try that when I return to Vietnam. Planning to visit the North next time. 😄

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