By Ermin Garcia Jr. IN my book, the 2022 elections were perhaps the next most stressful and emotional political event in the country, next to the 1986 People Power. The level of partisanship this year hit the roof, and the common factor in both was about the Marcoses. In…
By Al S. Mendoza THE poor brought Bongbong Marcos back to the Palace. If you can believe that, then you know your history. Recall that the poor are humanity’s most gullible and stubborn. They believe lies peddled as truth. You tell them Bongbong is clean as sheet, they will…
By Gonzalo Duque I congratulate Mayor Belen Fernandez for a victory that is well-deserved. Honestly, I was surprised by her huge margin of victory of more than 14,000 over incumbent Mayor Brian Lim. I surmise that maybe, the 14,000-margin was the consequence of the miscues not only of the…
By Leonardo Micua ANALYZING why former Mayor Belen Fernandez won the election in Dagupan City by a huge margin of more than 14,000 votes, we found out that it was the ‘One Bonuan’ vote that spelled her victory over incumbent Mayor Brian Lim. Not that I am from Bonuan but…
By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo A flood of light illuminates the garden. It is not the full moon as yet, but the intermediate Moon phase between the half moon and the full moon. The moonlight brushes through my skin gently, opening its pores. It teases the buds to open as…
By Farah G. Decano LET patriotism prevail after the elections. We must remain good and law-abiding citizens even if we do not agree with the presumptive majority. This is what democracy is all about – to be given a chance to raise our voices through the ballot. It is…
By Jesus A. Garcia, Jr. AFTER experiencing a life threatening (hypertension) situation caused by mental stress that forced me to be taken to a hospital, I feel blessed to have gotten over my temporary depression. God is great. Yes, my big thanks to Him and to Mama Mary of Our…
By Rex Catubig NOBLESSE oblige–nobility obliges. It is the trait of the highborn to regard the less privileged with generosity and kindness. In today’s context, to be more accepting and politically correct. Robin Padilla’s topping the senatorial slate has the nation’s intelligentsia crying fucking shit. He has only a…
By Ermin Garcia Jr. SEEING how hectic preparations were being made for yesterday’s series of miting de abanse by candidates, I wonder how many cared to remember to prepare for the celebration of Mother’s Day today, May 8, which in my book is one of the most important days…
By Al S. Mendoza FINALLY, it’s here. Tomorrow, May 9, it is it. We will elect a president. As the famous Hemingway line goes, “The moment of truth.” Do yourself a favor, please? Do not vote for Bongbong Marcos. You will insult yourself, if you do. You will insult the…
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