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My 2026 Resolution: Why I'm Leaving Partisanship Behind
A Year-End Reflection on My Journey from DDS to Apolitical As 2025 fades into the glow of fireworks and the hopeful din of New Year’s Eve, I find myself in a place I never expected to be. This isn’t just a reflection on the year that was—a tumultuous 12 months for the Philippines—but a eulogy for a part of me that I am consciously leaving behind. For years, I was a proud Diehard Duterte…
The Politics of Propaganda: Baste Duterte and the AI Mirage
As the political tide shifts in the Philippines, the one time, 2017, Davao City Mayor Sebastián “Baste” Duterte finds himself not only in the spotlight because of his last name but also due to the controversies surrounding the West Philippine Sea. This latest chapter in his family’s political saga has unfolded against the backdrop of claims of propaganda that are distorting the truth about…
Baste Duterte and the Mirage of AI Propaganda: A Distracted Nation
In the swirling debate over the West Philippine Sea, one thing is clear: the stakes are higher than ever, and the lines between truth and falsehood are becoming increasingly blurred. As if scripted from a B-grade movie, one time Davao City Mayor Sebastián “Baste” Duterte (May 2017), son of the controversial Rodrigo Duterte, has emerged not just as a surf-loving millennial, but also as a chief…
AI Propaganda and the West Philippine Sea: A Modern Conundrum
In a world increasingly intertwined with technology, the emergence of AI-generated propaganda poses a significant threat to the integrity of national discourse and sovereignty—particularly in the contentious waters of the West Philippine Sea. The recent comments by Davao City Mayor Sebastián “Baste” Duterte serve as a troubling reminder of the political maneuvering at play, as he dismisses…
Lawmaker Condemns Duterte Family’s Political Expansion, Warns of Dynastic Control MANILA, Philippines — The announcement by Vice President Sara Duterte regarding her family’s political ambitions has sparked criticism from ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro, who condemned the Duterte’s plan to extend their political dynasty. Vice President Duterte recently disclosed that former President…
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Lawmaker Condemns Duterte Family’s Political Expansion, Warns of Dynastic Control MANILA, Philippines — The announcement by Vice President Sara Duterte regarding her family’s political ambitions has sparked criticism from ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro, who condemned the Duterte’s plan to extend their political dynasty. Vice President Duterte recently disclosed that former President…
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Baste to run as President, family eyes Senate in 2028
Manila, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte hinted at a potential presidential bid for her younger brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, in the 2028 elections. Speaking in Bisaya during the Office of the Vice President’s pride reception in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday, Duterte revealed insights from her mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, suggesting Baste’s future political…
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Baste to run as President, family eyes Senate in 2028
Manila, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte hinted at a potential presidential bid for her younger brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, in the 2028 elections. Speaking in Bisaya during the Office of the Vice President’s pride reception in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday, Duterte revealed insights from her mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, suggesting Baste’s future political…
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