‘Binaysty’ here to stay By Al S. Mendoza   WE talk about dynasty again. Or, isn’t it  “Binaysty?” Remember, you read it first here: “Binaysty.” For decades, Jojo Binay and his family ran Makati like their own fiefdom. Jojo began as Makati officer-in-charge appointed by Tita Cory in 1986 following…

Mystic of the reluctant candidate By Al S. Mendoza   THE reluctant candidate usually wins in this country. It took a lot of convincing before Tita Cory ran for president in 1986. When she won, the election template radically changed. Twenty-four years after her victory, Tita Cory did not see a…

The waiting game By Al S. Mendoza   AS the piano-bar saying goes, “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings.” That simply means we don’t drink the last shot until the bar crooner belts the last song of the night. The bar doesn’t close until our last order has been…

When it comes to timing, Chiz does it best By Al S. Mendoza  CHIZ Escudero has spoken.  Again. “Let us leave them alone,” Chiz said.  “That is a family matter.” Chiz had said that amid a mini storm hitting the ranks yet again of Grace Poe. This time, Sheryl Cruz,…

Show biz versus traditional politicians By Al S. Mendoza   THE obvious question now is:  Do we want a show biz-powered occupant at the Palace or a traditional politician? Grace Poe is show biz, the adopted daughter of the late FPJ the King of Philippine movies and Susan Roces the Queen…

Duterte & Poe: When is official official? By Al S. Mendoza  UNTIL he has confirmed it, that is a lie. I refer to recently published reports, saying that Rodrigo Duterte is not running for president in May 2016. He may have said it, or our newspapers could be guilty of…

Politics the way it used to be By Al S. Mendoza IF you know your politics, the more that a politician opens his mouth, the more that he tells lies. And on that, here’s one from Otto Von Bismarck worth pondering on:  “[In politics] never believe in anything until it…

Mar, Jojo, Grace & Duterte: Take your pick By Al S. Mendoza MAR Roxas said he will continue P-Noy’s “daang matuwid” (straight path) program. Jojo Binay said he will transform the country into another Makati. “Daang matuwid” is corruption elimination per se. The Philippines becoming another Makati is giving a…

Poe and Day: Stories of destiny By Al S. Mendoza GRACE Poe and Jason Day are worth watching. The two have had dramatic lives thus far—Poe as a politician and Day golfer. And they will continue to dazzle, as their destiny is just unfolding. Poe is a foundling and Day,…

And my President is… By Al S. Mendoza   WE all have our own wish-list for the 2016 presidential election. Without a doubt, Grace Poe, being presently the most popular choice for President, could be first on your notepad. Who would be next seems too elusive to pin down. Grace…