Just asking By +Oscar V. Cruz JCD First, a plain and clear disclaimer: this is definitely not a search for perfection. Neither is this a posture of pessimism or negativism. This is but seeking rhyme and reason in the just concluded automated elections. Among other things, there are sayings like…
Why are they killing Noynoy’s ascent to the presidency? By Jun Velasco SINCE Day l, the present dispensation – this confederation of hordes and corrupt forces of the political establishment — has been assiduously at work to thwart the rise of Senator Noynoy Aquino to the presidency. Many “people” – happily, not the…
Noynoy is our next president By Gonzalo Duque SORRY to disappoint you, dear readers, last week. A lot of you texted us about what the hell did we do for missing to send our column? We’re really sorry, but a dear member of the family, our beloved Kuya Ado —…
Oath By +Oscar V. Cruz JCD “ I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as President of the Philippines, preserve and defend its Constitution, execute its laws, do justice to every man, and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation. So help me…
A man for all seasons By Jun Velasco ON April 30, 2010, it rained hard in Bangusnilad. It was a good sign for Al Fernandez. Earlier, many feared Bangusan was going to be Lagusan. But the rain proved to be a good bath, a soothing breather from the heat wave that was scorching Mother…
“The truth shall set you free” By +Oscar V. Cruz JCD Truth is liberating, inspiring, empowering. Lie is humiliating, sickening, demeaning. Truth knows no party, respects neither color nor creed. Lie hides and takes cover, likes the dark and the down under. Truth looks straight and even stares. Lie looks…
Al and Benjie, who has the edge? By Jun Velasco IN spite of the confusion generated by the fractious election campaign, there is a breeze of optimism everywhere. Pinoys, by and large, may doubt the reliability of the yet untried (nationwide) automated polls — no thanks to the nonstop bombardment — but…
Noynoy’s ascent to the presidency By Gonzalo Duque IF you ask us, the presidential election is a photo finis. Tapos na. It’s only the shouting and the controversies kicked up by the automation poll that would delay the proclamation of Noynoy Aquino as our next president. Why the effrontery? Not really, Noynoy’s election…
-53 Approval Rating By +Oscar V. Cruz JCD The phenomenon of one survey after another, undertaken by this and that agency, and done for one purpose or another – this has become an ordinary venture in the Country. While surveys have almost become a by-word on the occasion of the…
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