Stop jueteng, promote STL THE latest marching order from Chief PNP Ronaldo ‘Bato’ dela Rosa to his police directors and chiefs: Wipe out illegal gambling in 15 days (August 15?)! or else… That he gave a definite deadline for it clearly confirms that unlike illegal drugs, illegal gambling can be…
Editorial
IDs for Muslims a bad idea By Ermin Garcia Jr. THERE are two legislative measures that I hope our representatives at the Lower House will fully support: the establishment of the national ID system and the amendment of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 that requires children below…
Punchline
Mayora, do it now, fast and well! By Gonzalo Duque DESPITE a few but loud protests, the proposed new and, wow, modern City Hall edifice is proceeding without legal impediments. These pressed releases we read in local and national media outlets are simply that, outlets of self serving politics. …
Playing with Fire
Pacquiao’s impossible dream By Al S. Mendoza WILL he or will he not? In short, is Manny Pacquiao bent on running for president in 2022? That has been the question swimming in millions of minds, including mine. Are you taking take that for granted? Not me. He has always…
General Admission
An eco-cultural imperative By Virginia J. Pasalo WE build on the foundations of culture and history to guide our paths. Clearly the word, “Your Honor” is no longer a title of honor unless deserved. More than the strategy that ensured victory, is the ability to inspire, respect, and mobilize citizens…
G Spot
Idiotic predictions By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. HERE we go again. Like in the past, our insensitive national sports leaders are again predicting and embellishing our national team’s chances at gold medal hauls in regional meets in Southeast Asia Games. It was only in 2005 when our nation hosted the…
Sports Eye
PBA goes to Pangasinan By @SiRVis A travel journal that will give you a pleasant view of people, places, food, culture, history and events from a refreshing perspective PHILIPPINES is a basketball-crazy nation. Filipinos are so in love with basketball that it transcends beyond the sport. It is entertainment, tourism,…
The North Vista
DILG, COA CALLED THE BLUFF – We waited for Councilor Redford Erfie Mejia to stand up and challenge the DILG legal opinion read by Jose Netu Tamayo in his privilege speech before the city council, being the one of only two opposed to the transfer of city hall to a donated land in Barangay Pantal. But he…
Random Thoughts
FIRST DRUG-CLEARED CITY DECLARING Alaminos City as drug-cleared was the easy part, sustaining it is a bigger challenge. This is the view of P/Superintendent Benjamin Ariola, city police chief, of the city’s status in the war on drugs and to sustain the achievement is a much bigger challenge for both…
