Editorial Cartoon
Wanted: Strict enforcement of election laws FOR too long and since the constitution was amended in 1986, “political dynasty” was deemed evil and our constitution banned it without as much defining what constitutes a political dynasty. An attempt was made to finally define it but has been made to apply…
EDITORIAL
Political families vs. Political dynasties By Ermin Garcia Jr. THERE is much ado about political dynasties, noting the many members of same families filing their respective certificates of candidacy, either succeeding a member or seeking a new position. But do we really understand why we are standing up to…
Punchline
Polls are a money splendored thing’ By Gonzalo Duque WE congratulate Region 1 Medical Center, specially its head, Chief of Staff Dr. Roland Mejia on the inauguration of its new sparklingly beautiful building last Friday. We missed the event as we were at Novotel in Manila attending an event for corporate directors. Brod Health…
Playing with Fire
The craziness of it all By Al S. Mendoza WE will elect only 12 senators in May 2019. But you know what? There are nearly 120 candidates for senator. That is democracy for you. In a democracy, anyone can run for an elective office, including the stupid, the idiot…
General Admission
Project Puraw (White) By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo FOR some countries, the painting of houses in depressed neighborhoods aimed to reduce violence among young people. This was how Mexico envisioned it. This was also how it was conceived by others in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro and Philadelphia. With this objective…
G Spot
Crawford vs. Benavidez By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. I make it a point not to miss a world boxing title even on television so I don’t hesitate to cancel my appointments on appointed time. Boxing is my second much loved sport after cycling. Boxing runs in my veins maybe…
Sports Eye
The Circle of Good Deed Author Unknown By: Dr. Ashok G. Vasandani Here’s a story or an article I read in a page on www.moralstories.org. I’d like to share, something we can all learn from. ONCE upon a time Shree Krishna and Arjun went for a short stroll around the…
Learnings in Life
Another dirty trick? By Leonardo Micua WHILE most of the newsmen were covering the last day of filing and excitedly awaiting former Congressman Mark Cojuangco to file his certificate of candidacy for governor (or for vice governor?) at the Provincial Elections Office at the Dagupan People’s Astrodome, a woman…
