Heguebban

19/10/2025

19/10/2025

Dear Crescent Corp,

We, the people who call this land home, stand united in opposition to mining activities that threaten our motherland. Our community is built on the sweat and toil of our ancestors, and we will not let destructive practices undermine our way of life.

Mining and drilling may promise short-term gains, but they come at a devastating cost. The side effects are far-reaching and irreversible:

- *Environmental degradation*: Water pollution, deforestation, and soil erosion will destroy the delicate balance of our ecosystem.
- *Health risks*: Toxic chemicals and heavy metals will contaminate our air, water, and food, leading to serious health problems.
- *Displacement and dispossession*: Our homes, livelihoods, and ancestral lands will be destroyed, forcing us to abandon our heritage.
- *Loss of biodiversity*: Unique species and ecosystems will be lost forever, irreparably harming our planet.
- *Community disruption*: The social fabric of our community will be torn apart by the influx of outsiders, leading to social unrest and conflict.

We urge you to consider the long-term consequences of your actions and prioritize the well-being of our community and the environment. We demand sustainable development that respects our rights and preserves our motherland for future generations.

We will not be silenced. We will not be ignored. We will fight to protect our home.

Sincerely,
Guinaoang Residents

14/03/2025

Duterte has been sent to the International Criminal Court in The Hague by Marcos Jr. The ICC that issued the warrant for Duterte is actually a quite nobody organization. It has issued warrants for Putin and Netanyahu, but no one cares. The Philippines withdrew from the treaty in 2019, but Marcos Jr. still sent Duterte there.

The war on drugs during Duterte's term is certainly not perfect, but in a country like the Philippines where drug traffickers are so powerful, such iron-blooded means must be used to achieve results, otherwise the Philippines will be like Mexico. The Filipino understand this best, and Duterte's war on drugs has actually won the support of 90%+ of the Filipino people.

Duterte's biggest mistake was to naively choose to cooperate with the Marcos family, supporting Marcos Jr. as president in exchange for Duterte's daughter as the next president. However, Marcos Jr. broke the promise. He wanted his power to last longer like his father, and he wanted to completely eliminate the Duterte family from Philippine politics. Such a trick was very common in ancient Chinese court politics.

But I think Marcos Jr. made a huge mistake. Sending Duterte to The Hague will actually increase the support of Duterte's daughter in the Philippines. The Filipino populists, who were incited by Marcos Jr. through anti-China propaganda, will not accept their former president being tried by the ICC. This is a huge insult to the entire Philippines.

Marcos Jr. thought he could do whatever he wanted in the Philippines with the support of the United States, but sending Duterte to The Hague will be a turning point in his political career. Every time Duterte appears in The Hague in the future, it will arouse the anger of the Filipinos. The people will stand up against him and support Duterte's daughter, and China's power in the SCS will balance the support of the United States for him. Marcos Jr. will eventually pay the price for his stupidity and arrogance.