Out of the fire
A quid pro quo
By Gonzalo Duque I cannot understand why the new owner of The Sunday Punch has ordered me to write my column only two times a month, instead of weekly. It’s the same with my fellow columnists Leonardo Micua, Farah Decano, Eva Visperas, Rex Catubig, and Virginia Pasalo. (Did I…
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New breed of national leaders emerging
By Gonzalo Duque I wish everybody a hopeful and prayerful New Year. May your families be safe, sound, and remain healthy throughout the 2026 season! * * * * We have seen a lot of changes in our political system and observed that a new breed of leaders is…
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PhilExport head: Massive corruption driving away investors
By Gonzalo Duque THEY should put more nuclear power plants not only in Labrador but all over the country, as many as where the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites are located. Kawawang Pilipinas! * * * * Happy New Year to Mayor Belen Fernandez, VM Bryan Kua and…
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The Punch’s Christmas without Ermin
By Gonzalo Duque MERRY Christmas to all our readers. We have been writing for The Sunday Punch for quite a long time. Each Christmas party of The Punch, our Publisher Ermin Garcia Jr. would invite us to attend. I have never hesitated to grace the occasion, especially when asked…
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Manong Joe at 90, outlives most PH leaders
By Gonzalo Duque I have not written about Speaker Joe de Venecia for quite some time until I saw a personal invitation for his 90th birthday in Manila to be celebrated on December 28, instead of his December 26th birthdate. There are a lot of stories to be told…
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