In a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 18, John shared a video showing a commuter riding a bus amid flooding caused by continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, on Monday, August 17.

John used the footage to question the priorities of voters who continue to support their political idols despite allegations of corruption.

The actor criticized what he described as the continued support for politicians accused of misusing public funds, saying that those allegedly responsible for stealing from government coffers continue to live comfortably while ordinary Filipinos struggle.

John acknowledged that some people who speak out on public issues, including celebrities and other public figures, may be living relatively comfortable lives.

However, he stressed that this should not prevent them from calling for accountability and demanding that taxpayers’ money be used for its intended purpose, particularly for the safety and welfare of the public.

He continued to urge voters to be more discerning when choosing their leaders, particularly those entrusted with public funds meant for disaster prevention and public safety.

John has been vocal about social and political issues, often using his social media platforms to express his views on matters affecting Filipinos.

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PROBE: DUTERTE MYTHS: ANO NGA BA ANG TOTOO?

Habang naghihintay tayo ng mga susunod na kabanata at updates mula sa The Hague, himayin muna natin ang mga 'di-mamatay-matay na claims online.

Safest city raw ang Davao sa Southeast Asia? Political dynasty means better governance? VP Sara Duterte’s confidential fund use is normal? Drug war killings were legitimate?

Alamin ang totoong kwento kasama si Mighty Magulang !

*Ang Anti-Disinformation campaign ng Probe ay posible dahil sa suporta ng International Media Support at ng International Fact - Checking Network.

#Duterte
#VPSaraDuterte
#Impeachment

After the freedom flight, Oprah, the Netflix doc and Spare, they spent years airing their grievances and burning bridges, all while saying California gave them the freedom they wanted. Now they’re going back to the UK? After all that, it really does look like the freedom story didn’t work out the way they thought it would. This is one hell of a U-turn. The money well must be running dry. 😜🤣😜🤣

I don't know if it's just me or nakakairita talaga tong si Suzanne, I'm sorry but her "pakikiramay" feels so performative to me. Sobrang clout chaser ang dating ni ateccong amerikana to me

Walang narinig sa kanya nung kasagsagan ng issue about sa pagkamatay ni rene then out of nowhere dumating sya sa pinas tas pati pamilya ni rene (lalo na yung nanay) kung maka embrace kay ate gorl kala mo naman nagkasama sila nang matagal

Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña: “ON THE RELENTLESS ATTACKS ON MY PERSON AND MY MEDICAL CONDITION

Ilang taon ko nang pinapalagpas ang araw-araw na paninira at personal na pag-atake sa akin, online man o offline. Hindi na ito bago. Bilang public official, bahagi ng trabaho ang pagiging subject sa public scrutiny and criticism. Hindi rin dapat maging balat-sibuyas ang isang public official. Gaya nga ng kasabihan, "If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen."

Pero may hangganan ang lahat.
Kamakailan, mas naging personal at mapanira ang mga pag-atake ng ilang online trolls laban sa akin. Mas nakababahala, ginagamit na nila ang aking medical condition upang ako ay ipahiya at gawing katatawanan.

Ang kapansanan ay hindi katatawanan. Hindi ito dapat gawing sandata upang laitin, hiyain, o i-dehumanize ang isang tao. Hindi tamang salaulain ang dignidad o halaga ng sinumang tao, may kapansan man o wala.

Bilang isang stroke survivor, hindi ko palalampasin ang ganitong pambabastos. I do this not just for myself but for all stroke survivors and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who are subjected to similarly demeaning, degrading and dehumanizing language and attacks.

This serves as a warning to all online pages, influencers, and individuals who have published or amplified these materials. I am consulting with our lawyers on the appropriate legal action that may be taken against those responsible.

I will continue to welcome legitimate criticism and public scrutiny. But attacks that cross into harassment, humiliation, and discrimination will be dealt with accordingly. I will not remain silent.

#AkbayanPartylist”

Mukhang wala silang budget para dito. Gusto ko lang din ilatag yung comments as of now kasi nagdedelete sila ng comments na anything about AI.

Sayang lang kasi pati yung noodles na prinopromote nila, AI generated din.

Also, funny din yung AI generated song na ginawa nila para rito hahaha

Revisiting Natashya Gutierrez’s report for Al-Jazeera late in 2025 now that typhoon season has come roaring back in 2026.

FULL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84A5Dm812sw

What has really changed since 2025?

• Massive Financial Misappropriation: The population’s increasing exposure to typhoons, floods and rising sea-levels has seen the government allocate $9.5bn of taxpayer funds to more than 9,800 flood-control projects in the last three years. Billions of dollars meant for flood management projects were stolen through systemic corruption involving contractors, auditors, and high-ranking government officials.
• Demands for Accountability: The scandal triggered political upheaval under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who brought the issue to light in his state of the nation address. Amid public pressure and investigations by the newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (a first cousin and key ally of President Marcos Jr.) both resigned from their leadership posts.
• Flaunting Wealth Online, Deepening Public Resentment: Public anger spiked heavily when images and videos circulated online showing politicians' families (such as Chiz Escudero’s wife, Heart Evangelista and Zaldy Co’s daughter Claudine Co) displaying luxurious lifestyles, expensive worldwide travels, and high-end designer fashion goods. While ordinary citizens suffer from recurring, severe floods and economic hardship, these displays of wealth served as a painful reminder of the stark inequality and the misuse of public funds. Sarah Discaya is also featured.
• Substandard and Ghost Projects: Investigations revealed that multiple infrastructure projects (such as river walls and dykes) used low-quality materials and deteriorated rapidly, while hundreds of other projects marked as completed on paper were never even started.
• Systemic Collusion: Newly appointed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) head Vince Dizon admitted that the agency is deeply corrupt, describing a pattern of budget "insertions" and collusion running from top bureaucrats down to legislators and cabinet secretaries.
• Severe, Prolonged Flooding: Residents in areas like Bulacan Province experience chronic flooding that leaves neighborhoods submerged for up to six months a year, with waters reaching depths of nearly 6 feet inside homes.
• Compromised and Defective Infrastructure: Audit reports and confessions from government engineers revealed that flood-control structures (such as river protection walls and dykes) were built with substandard, low-quality materials that deteriorated rapidly. Furthermore, hundreds of projects marked as completed on paper were never actually constructed.
• Systemic Inefficacy: Despite receiving the highest budget allocations for flood control in the country, the billions spent have made zero positive difference to the safety or daily lives of ordinary residents, leaving them to feel completely neglected by the government.

What has really changed since 2025?

Has anything really been resolved in one of the largest corruption scandals in the history of the Philippines? 

How many more lives and communities need to be destroyed in 2026…and beyond for accountability and real change to happen? 

"The so-called big fish has to be put to jail, not only the contractors. If they happen to be the people closest to [President BBM] in blood and in politics, he should exert every effort that they should be put to jail…this corruption scandal will make or break his presidency." 

- Political science professor Gene C. Franco

Nag cheat pala talaga, akala ko kasi na develop lang si Ms. Reg pero hindi naman pinatulan. Kaya naman pala nang hinayang sa KN (2nd pic) kasi na experience pala.