Andromeda’s Vortex
Cheap politics
By Farah G. Decano THEY say that Philippine politics on the national scene is high level. In the academic sense, high-level politics tackle issues about international relations and national security. This concept, however, has earned a new connotation in our country to mean the involvement of powerful and influential…
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Discount ID: Para que?
By Farah G. Decano A group of restaurant owners in Manila recently asked the government for assistance and relief from the dilemma that they are now confronted with. They complained that regular paying customers of their establishments are now the minority. And that the majority are those who present…
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Duterte’s confession?
By Farah G. Decano THE Quad Committee of the House of Representatives has so far earned a better reputation than the Senate. Representatives Jinky Luistro, Rodge Gutierrez, Raoul Manuel, and Paolo Ortega have been receiving praise from Filipino observers because of the firm but calm manner they propound valid…
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A strong opponent
By Farah G. Decano THE absence of a strong political opponent makes elected powerful leaders prone to abusive and corrupt practices. No one or very few would dare to defy and expose them in order to keep their actions in check. If someone musters the courage to refuse blind…
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Power Rule 15
By Farah G. Decano THE law, Republic Act 10121, provides that each local government unit (LGU) must set aside 5 percent of its annual budget to disaster and risk reduction management projects, programs, and activities. Seventy percent of such budget should be for disaster preparedness and 30 percent for…
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