When the President Says “Hindi Na Kami Natutulog” — The Nation Asks: On What?
President Bongbong Marcos made a statement claiming that Cabinet secretaries are no longer sleeping due to the workload—adding that he himself is no longer getting sleep.
But for many Filipinos, the message landed differently.
Because sleeplessness is not the issue.
Accountability is.
In the middle of a national storm involving:
ghost flood-control projects
billions in flagged funds
ongoing investigations
rising food prices
a ₱500 Noche Buena narrative that insulted the poor
the people do not simply need “puyat.”
They need answers.
If the government is truly awake, why were anomalies allowed to grow this massive?
If leaders are truly vigilant, how did billions escape proper oversight?
Sleeplessness does not equal good governance.
And vigilance without truth is just worry wearing a suit.
What the country demands is not a sleepless government —
but a righteous one.
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” — Proverbs 2:6
Until wisdom, truth, and accountability lead the decisions of the powerful, the sleepless nights of officials will never compare to the sleepless nights of ordinary Filipinos struggling to survive.
Hair Follicle Test: The Challenge That Could End the Noise — or End the Presidency
Political strategist Prof. Malou Tiquia did not mince words.
Her challenge to President Bongbong Marcos was direct, bold, and impossible to ignore:
“Mr. President, if you love the Philippines, do a hair follicle test. Put it to rest.
If not, the ultimate sacrifice is there — resign.”
Boom.
Sa gitna ng mga kontrobersya, testimonya, at patong-patong na akusasyon, Tiquia simply said what millions of Filipinos have been whispering for months:
Kung wala kang tinatago — patunayan. Kung may tinatago — umalis.
This is not just political noise.
This is leadership on trial.
Because in a nation drowning in corruption scandals, plunder probes, congressional investigations, and credibility questions...
the President’s integrity is now national security.
A hair follicle test is not humiliation —
it’s closure.
Pero bakit parang napakahirap gawin?
Bakit mas madaling magsalita ng “fake news,” “lies,” at “destabilization,”
kaysa harapin ang simpleng test?
And as the Bible says:
“The one who does what is true comes into the light.” — John 3:21
Kung malinis — lumapit sa liwanag.
Kung ayaw —
baka kasi may dahilan.
Prof. Tiquia only said what the Agila people already feel:
Ang katotohanan, hindi tinatakbuhan, hinaharap.
At kung hindi kayang harapin —
may mas mataas na tawag para sa tunay na lider.
Marcos ‘Teases’ Isko Moreno — Pero Totoo Bang Pabiro Lang?
Sa turnover ceremony ng San Lazaro Residences sa Manila, tila light banter lang daw ang exchange:
PBBM playfully “teasing” Isko Moreno na baka siya na raw ang dapat ilagay bilang head ng NHA o DHSUD dahil sa bilis ng Manila housing projects.
Pero kung babasahin nang mas malalim?
This wasn’t just teasing.
This was pressure wrapped in humor, a subtle way of saying:
“Yorme, mas mabilis ka pa kaysa sa national agencies ko.”
At ’yan ang point ng controversy:
Kung kaya ng Manila LGU magpatayo ng 200+ units in three months, bakit ang NHA at DHSUD hindi?
Nangyari sa Event
Marcos praised Isko’s speed in building 382-unit San Lazaro Residences.
PBBM: “I’m jealous… that kind of speed is only a dream for NHA and DHSUD.”
Marcos jokingly suggested Isko should “take charge” of national housing to expedite projects.
The project includes facilities rare in national builds: public health support hub, admin office, activity area, swimming pool.
Units are two-bedroom, fully equipped, livable upon turnover.
Tenure program allows residents to pay ₱2,000–₱3,000 monthly, refundable upon exit.
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Diplomatic insult.
'Pag sinabi ng presidente na “natatakam ako sa bilis ni Yorme,”
ibig sabihin: mabagal ang national agencies.
At mas malala:
Kung biro lang talaga, bakit parang may totoong kirot sa tono?
Is this admiration?
Or is this Marcos signaling that local governments outperform his own Cabinet?
At kung si Isko ay kaya magpatayo ng ganito kabilis…
bakit national housing crisis ay hindi masolusyunan ng Malacañang for years?
📖 Bible Verse
“By their fruits you shall know them.” — Matthew 7:16
Hindi sa pangako sinusukat ang leader, kundi sa gawa.
At minsan, ang biro ay mas totoo kaysa sa speech.
SUMMARY
Marcos jokingly suggests Isko Moreno should head NHA or DHSUD
PBBM admits Manila’s speed is “just a dream” for national agencies
Project turnover: 382-unit San Lazaro Residences
Built in 3 months — faster than most national builds
Units come with kitchen, dining, bedrooms, toilet & bath
Entire project includes health facility, admin office, activity area, swimming pool
Residents can avail tenure at ₱2,000–₱3,000 monthly
Public questions: Is Marcos praising Isko, or pressuring his own Cabinet?
