The hurt and the healing THE 2016 election was undoubtedly the most exciting election we can remember in decades that saw candidates and voters themselves physically, emotionally (and yes, financially) drained. Proof of it was the recorded biggest turnout of voters. And without a doubt, it was the political personalities…
Civility and statesmanship By Ermin Garcia Jr. IT is encouraging to note that despite all the fears that the anticipated tight and emotional contest between the Espinos and the Cojuangcos would end up in rough and tumble situations, it was peaceful and quiet in the frontline! We have to…
Governor Spines, new political godfather By Gonzalo Duque MANY are asking what cabinet position will we ask President-elect Digong Duterte whom we supported all the way. Our reply, be careful with what you ask, it may result in your perdition. Honestly, we don’t expect any reward. It’s enough that…
Why Duterte won By Al S. Mendoza RODRIGO Duterte won because people want change. As simple as that. People are fed up with trapos (traditional politicians). Trapos promise everything, including the moon and the stars, if only to win votes. Trapos had been doing that for the longest time….
Of Duterte, Roxas and PNoy By Ulysses R. Butuyan ROXAS is ‘most presidential’ in UPang debate. After the elections, he still remains the most presidentiable. Is Duterte guilty of excessive immorality? There’s no such thing. Even the slightest act of immorality is excessive enough. Make sons of Pangasinan rise….
Pacman vs Canelo? By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. THE long wait is finally over. The nation’s electorate has already spoken and their verdict should be accepted and respected. And as predicted by many (including this writer), the Filipino national sports treasure Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao won a senatorial seat, landing seventh,…
Hang loose! By Johanne R. Macob WHENEVER I get so pressured, or when I can hardly get over some bad things that happened, I have that habit of facing the mirror and telling myself to “hang loose, baby.” This helps me get through the rough times always. Now, I…
SIMPLE, HUMBLE MAN – All are equal when casting one’s vote, according to former Fifth District Rep. Mark Cojuangco, after waiting for almost three hours before he could cast his vote due to the long queue. To experience what people go through, he said he patiently waited for a hundred…
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