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Saksak Sinagol

Rowel Augusto

19 episodes

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This podcast hopes to educate, inform and help people understand issues in Cebu Province and the Philippines.

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This podcast hopes to educate, inform and help people understand issues in Cebu Province and the Philippines.

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Episodes (19/19)

Saksak Sinagol

2024: A Promising year for the Philippines

Best wishes for the Philippines in this new year 2024. Malaumon kita nga kining bag-ong tuig maghatag ug bag-ong kahigayunan alang sa kalambuan sa atong nasud nga Pilipinas.

1 year ago

44 minutes 37 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Kasinatian sa Barangay ug SK Election 2023

Do we really need to vote when election day comes? October 30, 2023, was the schedule of the Barangay and SK elections in the Philippines. I exercised my right of suffrage yesterday and voted in the precinct where I was registered. I have noted a lot of things that I am discussing here on this episode.

2 years ago

59 minutes 54 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Amidst All The Alleged Involvement of Policemen in Crimes, Do You Still Trust the PNP?

FIVE policemen from the Mambaling Police Station in Cebu City are facing various cases including kidnapping, rape, and other offenses over alleged acts done during anti-illegal drug operations.The suspects were identified as Police Corporals Johnrober Rebusa, Jeffrey Alabata, Keven Gilbuena, and Police Staff Sergeants Donald Balansag and Joy Marie Alad-ad. Policemen are also accused of being the gunmen in the killing of Governor Ruel Degamo in Negros Oriental.

Do you still trust the PNP?

2 years ago

30 minutes

Saksak Sinagol

Why Janet Lim Napoles Was Acquitted From The 16 counts of Graft Cases Filed Against Her by Sandiganbayan

Convicted pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles has been acquitted by the Sandiganbayan in the 16 counts of graft raps relating to the pork barrel scam involving Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., the Sandiganbayan declared.

In its decision released and dated May 22, 2023, the anti-graft court’s First Division dismissed the cases against Napoles for the failure of the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in terms of violation of Republic Act No. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

Aside from the acquittal, the Sandiganbayan has also ordered that the Hold Departure Orders against Napoles, in connection with these cases, be lifted.

Why?

2 years ago

59 minutes 38 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Mandatory Wearing of Face Mask Again Amidst Rise of Omicron Infection in the Country?

The Dept. Of Health said that a total of 131 additional cases of the Omicron subvariants of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have been detected in the Philippines.
Based on the latest Covid-19 Biosurveillance Report, the Department of Health (DOH) said 131 of the 137 samples sequenced from May 9 to 11 were found to be Omicron subvariants and sublineages.

This is alarming since it showed Covid-19 is still a threat to the country. Sadly, Filipinos are no longer wearing face masks to protect themselves from the virus and are actively participating in a lot of social activities like concerts, sports events among others.

Is it about time that mandatory wearing of face mask be implemented again in the country?

2 years ago

30 minutes

Saksak Sinagol

Why Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was stripped off from her position as Senior Deputy Speaker of the Philippine House of Representative?

It came as a surprise when former President and senior deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was stripped of her Senior Deputy Speakership last Wednesday, May 17, 2023. It was a move by Congress that has caused speculation of a power struggle in the House. Earlier, there were reports that Arroyo was planning a quo in the House as she wants to return as the Speaker of the House, a position she was holding during the Duterte regime.

A day after, on Thursday, Vice-President Sarah Duterte resigned as the Chair of Lakas-CMD, a political party once chaired by Arroyo. Former President Arroyo is a known friend and supporter of Former President Rodrigo Duterte, Sara Duterte's father. Is the relationship between Arroyo and Duterte now getting sour?

2 years ago

29 minutes 32 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Ang Pagsaulog sa Kadaugan sa Mactan - Paghinumdum sa kabayanihon sa pagbarog batok sa moulipon sa nasud.

Karong Abril 27, saulugon sa mga Pilipino ang Kadaugan batok sa mga buot moulion nato nga mga langyaw. Atong handumon ang kadaugan sa mga Pilipino batok sa mga Katsila nga buot mosakop kanato. Buot natog handumon ang kabayanihon sa gibuhat ni Datu Lapu-Lapu nga nibarug batok sa mga langyaw. Ang Kadaugan sa Mactan kadaugan natong tanan.

2 years ago

29 minutes 59 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Is DILG Secretary Benjur Abalos Call For All High Ranking PNP Officials A Good Move?

The call for all PNP Generals and Colonels to submit their courtesy resignation on made by DILG Secretary Benjur Abalos was a shock to the high ranking officials. Abalos said this is to clean the PNP ranks from the involvement of the law-enforcement department in the illegal drug trade. Abalos described the situation as very severe that the best solution they see is to have all high ranking officials resign and those they see still fit for the position will be left. A 5-man committee has already been created who will assess the PNP official and will recommend to the president whose resignation to accept and declined. The members of the 5-man committee was not named but Abalos assures they are competent and reliable. Abalos explained that the judicial process is too long and arduos if they were to charge the accused PNP Generals and Colonels involved in the drug trade. Asking them to resign is the quickest and most fitting move to give clean the PNP from scalawags. Abalos assured that those who will submit their resignation will still be considered active until the resignation is accepted by the President. The PNP Chief, General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. is not excluded from the call to resign from his post. He even encouraged the General to be the first to do it to set an example to his subordinates. Abalos described the illegal drug trade involving high-ranking police officials as now becoming worst.

2 years ago

57 minutes 12 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Why Hundreds of Flights Were Cancelled, Delayed or Diverted on New Year's Day?

On the first day of 2023, around 60,000 passengers all over the country were experiencing problems with their flights, both inbound and outbound. All airports in the country were packed with stranded passengers waiting for their flights, due to a technical problem encountered by the Air Traffic Management Center. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) admitted that their equipments are outdated and should be upgraded to cope up with the required equipment for safe and secure air traffic. Who should we blame for the problem?

2 years ago

52 minutes 27 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

My Experiences During The 2022 National Elections

The 2022 National Elections in the Philippines can be considered the most successful election in the Philippine history. There were very few election related violence recorded and only very few issues related to counting machines Within just 24 hours, more than 98% of the votes were transmitted and counted. Leading in the Presidential race is Ferdinand Marcos Jr or fondly called Bongbong Marcos or BBM by people. BBM got more than 31 million while his closest rival, Leni Robredo got only more than 14 million votes, less than half of what BBM got. Sara Duterte, BBM's running mate got also more than 31.million votes while her closest rival, Kiko Pangilinan only got more than 9 million votes. The victory of the BBM -Sarah tandem is opposed by the desperate supporters of Leni -Kiko tandem. They are calling for the UP students, who are state scholars but are activists or supporters of the leftists, to walk out and not to report to school and join them in their rallies.

3 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes 30 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

The Inauguration of the third Mactan Cebu was successful.

The Inauguration and opening to the public of the Mactan-Cebu bridge on April 27 was very successful.

3 years ago

48 minutes 39 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

How Typhoon Odette Devastated Our Place

In this episode, we discussed the devastation of Typhoon Odette to our place and what are the current updates after the Typhoon. We also discuss current events and the Operation Baklas of Comelec in the country after campaign period for national position candidates starts.

3 years ago

1 hour 36 minutes 31 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Is the Philippines Ready for the Omicron variant of Covid 19?

The world is now again under the threat of Covid 19. With its new variant haunting the African countries, the people around the world is again becoming restless. Our country, the Philippines has recorded a very low cases of Covid 19 for the.past weeks. But with the new Omicron variant of Covid 19, is the Philippines ready for it? Or will the country will again succumb to the agonies it experienced during the Delta variant?

3 years ago

1 hour 10 minutes 25 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Philippine Politics and the West Philippine Sea

While the campaign period for the 2022 national election is approaching, aspirants for the national position especially the Presidential and Vice-Presidential aspirants are trying their best sell themselves to voters. They use various ways to win votes and use all platforms to get the voters' approval. While we have been entertained with the political dramas in the country, our soldiers on board our resupply ferries were facing the threats from the chinese coast guards who blocked their way and fired water cannons at them simply because they try to navigate in the West Philippine Sea to give supplies to our ships (BRP Sierra Madre) in Ayungin. The attack drew outrage from world powers, including the United States, and incensed no less than President Rodrigo Duterte who is known for his pro-China policy. In an ASEAN event, Duterte delivered a rare rebuke to China on Monday, November 22, saying the Philippines abhors the attack.

3 years ago

1 hour 10 minutes 31 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Will BBM Win Against The Disqualification Cases Filed Against Him By His Political Opponents?

Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. Is facing many disqualification cases in his bid for the highest position in the Philippines. Currently, there are 6 disqualification cases that were filed in the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) which BBM's lawyers consider as nuissance petition. Will he be able to win against the petitioners or he will be out of the Presidential race?

3 years ago

55 minutes 52 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Finally it is BBM - Sarah Duterte Tandem for 2022.

It was a surprise for many when finally, Davao City mayor Sarah Duterte-Carpio filed her certificate of candidacy for the Vice-President position. Others were no longer surprised as they expect already the Presidential daughter to run for a national position after withdrawing her certficate of candidacy for her reelection as mayor of Davao City. While other Presidential aspirants were surprised by the move of the presidential daughter, they said they are not moving a step backward of the race and welcome the Vice-Presidential aspirant to the race. After confirming the BBM-Sarah Tandem, will she be a VP candidate to reckon with? Let's wait and see!

3 years ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Saksak Sinagol

Wll It Be A Marcos-Duterte Tandem For 2022?

In this episode we will discuss about the recent move of Davao City Mayor Sarah Duterte of withdrawing her reelection bid. The move was a surprise to others while there were few who were expecting it. To those who were surprised by this move of the Presidential daughter, they are now excited to know the next move. Many are speculating and a lot more are hoping that she would end up running as President or Vice-President. Many are also hoping and praying that she will end up running with Bongbong Marcos or BBM. This will make their tandem very winnable as it will combine the two forces, the Solid North.and the Solid South. Let us discuss the benefit of this possible move of joining the forces of the North and the South.

3 years ago

56 minutes 20 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

The Call for DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III to resign

After the release of the Commission on Audit (COA) report tegrding the Audit’s report on deficiencies in the DOH’s PHP67.32 billion allocation for the Covid-19 pandemic response has “unnecessarily” alarmed the public. The Senate immediately conducted hearing regaeding it as a lot of people are calling for the resignation of the DOH secretary. President Rodrigo Duterte however defended the DOH secretary and assured that Secretary Duque has still his trust and confidence. The President clarifies the issue that the COA report about deficiencies found on DOH reports of its 2020 spending does not necessarily mean the money was lost or corrupted, or that there is corruption in the Health dept. It is best to let the people know what is really happening and what is the COA report.all about.

4 years ago

53 minutes 22 seconds

Saksak Sinagol

Is mandatory wearing of Wearable Air Purifier helpful to prevent Covid 19 infection?

The governor of Cebu province in the Philippines has ordered the use of wearable air purifier to all public utility vehicle drivers and to all Cebu Provincial Capitol employees to protect themselves from Covid 19. While the intention of the local chief executive us good, people are still questioning the move as wearable air purifiers are not considered by the Department of Health and the World Health Organization as effective to stop the soread of the corona virus. How useful is the executive order to prevent the Covid 19 infection among the Cebuanos and will other LGUs or Local Goverment Units follow the governor and implement the same on their respective LGU?

4 years ago

58 minutes 39 seconds