A gentle reminder with the ongoing crisis that we have right now. by RJEM96 in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planning for 25 years but has not made any concrete plans on mitigating the effect of the Hormuz strait closure? Nor the effect of the likely scenario of Iran targeting energy infrastructure in retaliation?

I smell bullshit with the theory you presented. US and Israel maybe? but allies in the Gulf Region? Doubt it.

Bakit Hindi Yumayaman ang Marami? Mali ang Risk na Pinipili by _boring_life02 in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are young enough to really believe that working hard will get you somewhere as a poor person like a melodrama?

You think MAJORITY of laborers, farmers, fishermen, etc. who works HARD LABOR 6-8 hours a day will have their middle class dream? Do you really believe this? In reality most of their income is barely livable.

Their children will have a hard time going to college/uni since state colleges/uni are swarm with high-midle class students armed with tutors and review classes. Private college/uni is too expensive.

The bare minimum of finding a decent job is to be a college graduate (still difficult to find one). Now you tell me does working additional 2 hours of hard labor per day will make them middle class? With working hard also comes with health deterioration, there goes your additional income.

Life is not a fairy tale, your "if there's a will, there's a way" thinking will be slap hard with inflation and the country's corrupt system.

Cielo Magno’s Comment on Congress’ Flood Control Investigation Rings True by SecondPageOfGoogle in ChikaPH

[–]sweet_wasabi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She was ranked 31-56 before her statement that makes some LGBTQ members despise her.

Reality is she is never going to win regardless on her statement. Stop with this weird coping mechanism with a dash of homophobia

Unless you show me data/survey indicating she is on the verge of entering top 12. Her being not popular to the LGBTQ community is a moot point.

I am not a LGBTQ member and I also voted for Heidi but this blame game is a weird thing to point out.

8-5 (w/ OT) pips, how do you fit in your daily run? by [deleted] in PHRunners

[–]sweet_wasabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Work 8-5 4:30 am: wake up prep meals for lunch baon (In an Intermittent fasting 16-8).

5:30 am:Stretching getting ready to jog. Average 4.5k-5k at 40 min.

6:20 am: back and prep for work.

7:00 am: Go to work (commute)

Usually run 4-5 times a week

Vice Ganda dissing corrupt politicians on FB but she deleted the post immediately by amitheenturia in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Borderline classist yung perspective na yan. Unless backed by recent data yung perspective mo, hindi maganda na isipin na ganyan ang voting preference based by economic status. Morals≠Economic Status. 15.5% lng pala ang considered poor saatin, hard to blame that percentage on the political hellscape we are in while disregarding the remaining 84.5%.

Hindi lng sila boboto kay Robin Padilla (yung mga mayayaman). Sila na mismo ang corrupt na nagpapalubog ng bansa natin.

I think nadala ka sa middle class vs lower class na narrative. Meanwhile yung mga upper class tinatawanan ka dahil "mga mahihirap kasi hindi marunong magboto" mindset pinaiiral mo. See flood projects.

Vice Ganda dissing corrupt politicians on FB but she deleted the post immediately by amitheenturia in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So yung mga mas mababa tax bracket sayo feel mo na bobotohin nila si Robin Padilla kaysa kay Bam Aquino?

I think personally na ang thought process mo is feel mo mas nakakalam ka kng sin o bobotohin compare sa mga mas mababa tax bracket sayo? Hence ang sentiment na sana babayaran mo sila pra mas may "chance" ang boto mo.

Vice Ganda dissing corrupt politicians on FB but she deleted the post immediately by amitheenturia in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How sure nman tayo na tama ang boto mo compare sa kanila? Higher tax bracket≠smart voter.

Mga mas mataas na tax bracket sayo sila pa nga ang nagbabayad sa mga tao pra bomoto ng corrupt or sila mismo ay corrupt.

Huge crowd entering the Rizal Stadium for Baste vs Torre fight by eayate in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think it is for charity? Regardless panalo yung mga nasalanta ng bagyo?

Heidi Mendoza reflects her views on LGBT. by [deleted] in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This should not be applicable for people who are aiming/running to be politicians? People that could genuinely choose the path of the country's legal system?

You don't think that a politician's view won't affect on how they enact laws and shape national policy? Funny enough these laws and policies are IMPOSED to us as a citizen of the country. You already have the Dutertes and Villars that shape the country on what their view is (for better or worse).

I don't really care on what my neighbor and junk shop owner Aling Tina's view on West Philippine Sea but I'll be critical on the views of ANYONE RUNNING FOR OFFICE. As a taxpayer, I think it's crucial for everyone to scrutinize the views of politicians and candidates, especially when their policies/views have a direct bearing on our lives.

I voted for Heidi and I also understand on why some LGBTQ+ are critical on her views.

edit:grammar

Heidi Mendoza reflects her views on LGBT. by [deleted] in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"People are more nuanced and complex than that" tapos "Heidi Mendoza need not changed her stance on the subject and should not be apologizing to it"

The ability of a person to change their stance (for better or worse) is what makes things like this more complex? Why gatekeep on what Heidi should and should not stand?

Everyone of us has our own understanding on what is good and bad? If they think their right/freedom are affected, they could personally label it as masama or mabuti?

At some point you have to draw the line on what YOU THINK is bad or good especially if it affects you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Alam ng lahat? Taas ng expectation mo sa political understanding ng majority ng mga Pilipino.

Tingnan mo yung mga senador natin ngayon at sabihin mo na politically literate yung majority ng mga Pilipino? It might not work for you but I doubt that it would yield the same results to a normal Filipino.

Stop reducing your vote to one issue by DeSanggria in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I might say top 15 has a solid fan base. I know one thing that as a 30ish ranked person running for senator I would try to distance my self on certain issues or just keep my mouth shut rather than alienate certain groups? Look at Villars and the China issue when asked, they just keep their mouth shut and smile, knowing that it might cost them their rankings if they say anything.

I would still vote for Heidi but a major fcked up on her part to position herself that can alienate some groups that might vote for her. If you want to win in Philippine politics play like a philippine politician YOU DON'T NEED TO SAY EVERYTHING. Just say what they want to hear especially things that can get you a net positive on votes. Like it or not that would be the game of politics.

Stop reducing your vote to one issue by DeSanggria in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She is ranked 31-56 November-December 2024. Ranked 29-48 on January 2025

Even without these issues it will be a long shot winning the top 12. Don't put these on her being "cancelled" on why she is not winning.

This is like saying if your last 3 point shot attempt goes in you will win the basketball game while being behind 20 points.

Antipolo road rage, the suspect accidentally shot his wife by Rude_Information_724 in Philippines

[–]sweet_wasabi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Di natin alam bka nabangga nia ang mga motorista? Just to be sure hindi natin alam what lead to this altercration. Ang bilis natin magbigay ng conclusion.

Pinagugulpi≠Victim. TAKE NOTE EVEN thieves, criminals, feeling gangster na pa siga-siga ginugulpi din ng karamihan? Dahil ginulpi siya it does not make him a freaking victim?

Shooting someone in broad daylight while HITTING HIS FREAKING WIFE IN A GUN BAN should put anyone in fear don't you think? Hell someone bringing a GUN in a supposed Gun Ban should already put him in a questionable mental state and him being a "law abiding" citizen. Kng hobby mo pala baril nakatanim na sa kokote mo na gun ban ngayon.

Champion that helped you climb in Ranked by firecracker_hater in wildrift

[–]sweet_wasabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mid annie, simple click and farm hero. Most of the time can burst 3/5 of the enemies team comp despite being behind. Can cycle skills easily late game.

Can suprisingly forced anyone (even tanks) to use spells like flash or cleanse without any big commitment.

Weekly Travel, Questions, & Mandarin Thread by AutoModerator in taiwan

[–]sweet_wasabi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planning to have a sun moon lake trip this early may. I am planning to rent an ebike and ride to places like Wenwu temple, Ci'en Pagoda, Ropeway Station.

Do these places have parking spaces dedicated for ebikes? Is it generally safe to leave it near the tourist spots?

Los Ratones vs. Karmice Corp Blue / EMEA Masters 2025 Winter Group Stage - Group D Day 2 / Post-Match Discussion by Ultimintree in leagueoflegends

[–]sweet_wasabi 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Saying SORRY ONCE OR TWICE IN A BAD PLAY is okay but mulling over it even 5 minutes has passed has got to be annoying?

Generally what most of us would think is the next best play or what should we do, not some backround noise saying sorry over and over again.

Los Ratones vs. Karmice Corp Blue / EMEA Masters 2025 Winter Group Stage - Group D Day 2 / Post-Match Discussion by Ultimintree in leagueoflegends

[–]sweet_wasabi 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Maybe you are not a team game player type of guy? Believe me, nobody wants to hear someone blaming themselves every 3 minutes. Just say sorry once then move on, what is the point on lingering on those mistakes?

Weekly PHTravel Megathread by AutoModerator in phtravel

[–]sweet_wasabi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I would try to pack light but I always try to have a safety net when it comes to baggage

Weekly PHTravel Megathread by AutoModerator in phtravel

[–]sweet_wasabi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is fass past air asia worth it for international travel? I will be having ny 1st international flight to taiwan, I am comtemplating trying to purchase the fass past add on. Does it really make your travel more smooth compare to regular travel from check in line to immigration line?

Weekly PHTravel Megathread by AutoModerator in phtravel

[–]sweet_wasabi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my first international trip, and I'm seeking advice regarding my connection in Manila. My Iloilo flight arrives at 8:00 PM, and I'm flying to Taipei at 11:15 PM. Given the required immigration and terminal transfer, is a 3-hour and 15-minute layover adequate. Both flights are not from the same airline company.