Filipinos have long showcased their talent in the arts, particularly film-making, for decades. Most of us will be familiar with the names Lino Brocka and Brillante Mendoza when talking about… Continue reading "Using Documentaries to Highlight Pressing Social Issues"
As they are paid for by taxpayer dollars, many New Zealanders become critical when they see elected politicians traveling overseas. The most common accusation is that these public servants are… Continue reading "No, the Foreign Minister’s overseas trips are not “vacations”"
As with any coalition government, the different parties which comprise the Labour-NZ First-Greens coalition have dissimilar priorities. Such was the root cause for critics to predict that such an arrangement would… Continue reading "What did NZ First achieve in #Budget2018?"
As a migrant New Zealander unfamiliar with the politics of your newfound home, you can be forgiven for not paying attention closely to the day-to-day affairs of the nation.
In the lead-up to the much-awaited first budget of the new Labour-New Zealand First government, the Rt. Hon Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a significant funding win for his ministry, which… Continue reading "Investing in Stronger Ties with the Pacific"
Last Friday, the 11th of May, was a grim day for Philippine democracy. Contrary to what pro-Administration fanatics argue (many of whom celebrated the decision) the ruling of the Supreme… Continue reading "An Explanation of Why Chief Justice Sereno’s Ouster is a Very Bad Predicament"
“It’s the people we set out to help that should be our greatest purpose. There’s a whole lot of people who’s very life and future depends on our success. I… Continue reading "NZ First Hits Rotorua: Why it was Significant"
Staying true to their pre-election promise of prioritising developments for the regions, New Zealand First celebrates the revival of the forestry service which it won as part of their Coalition Agreement… Continue reading "Making Forestry Great Again"
Staying true to his words, the Hon. Ron Mark – Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs – witnessed as the bodies of Engineering Mechanic First Class Russell Moore, Flight LT George… Continue reading "Bringing our Veterans Home"
After being cited by the Commission on Audit (COA) for an anomalous transaction, the infamous Tulfo brothers – Ben, Raffy, Mon and Erwin – have decided to reimburse the Department… Continue reading "The Tulfos are Sorry for Being Caught"
