In Siquijor, the most hated college course is law By Al S. Mendoza I just arrived in Manila from Siquijor Island. I bet not many of you have been to Siquijor. Likewise, I bet not many of you know where Siquijor is. So, how about a bit of geography…
Hope and desperation By Virginai J. Pasalo ACCORDING to my dear friend, Armi Bangsal-Lorica, being appointed in government is like playing the musical chair, where a number of individuals go around chairs with one chair pulled out each time so that one individual is taken out at every turn….
15-30 employees? By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. I WAS stunned to learn that a national government entity like the Bureau of Customs (BOC) can hire some active or former athletes to the bureau for positions like technical assistant or as intelligence consultants. I thought only the barangay, municipal, city,…
ASEAN 50 Celebration in Dagupan By @SiRVis A travel journal that will give you a pleasant view of people, places, food, culture, history and events from a refreshing perspective THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on August 8, 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing…
UNFORGETABLE VACATION. Ten members of a legislative body, their chief executive and five department heads were set to have their grand vacation in Hong Kong last month. Their volunteer-sponsor for an all-expense paid tour plus an expected “something for shopping” was their chief executive. Please don’t ask me if that…
IDs for Muslims a bad idea By Ermin Garcia Jr. THERE are two legislative measures that I hope our representatives at the Lower House will fully support: the establishment of the national ID system and the amendment of Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 that requires children below…
Mayora, do it now, fast and well! By Gonzalo Duque DESPITE a few but loud protests, the proposed new and, wow, modern City Hall edifice is proceeding without legal impediments. These pressed releases we read in local and national media outlets are simply that, outlets of self serving politics. …
Pacquiao’s impossible dream By Al S. Mendoza WILL he or will he not? In short, is Manny Pacquiao bent on running for president in 2022? That has been the question swimming in millions of minds, including mine. Are you taking take that for granted? Not me. He has always…
An eco-cultural imperative By Virginia J. Pasalo WE build on the foundations of culture and history to guide our paths. Clearly the word, “Your Honor” is no longer a title of honor unless deserved. More than the strategy that ensured victory, is the ability to inspire, respect, and mobilize citizens…
Idiotic predictions By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. HERE we go again. Like in the past, our insensitive national sports leaders are again predicting and embellishing our national team’s chances at gold medal hauls in regional meets in Southeast Asia Games. It was only in 2005 when our nation hosted the…
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