Random Thoughts
Fabricated holdup in broad daylight
By Leonardo Micua HAPPY New Year to one and all! Social media political trolls had their day again last week when a supposed holdup incident was circulated online, allegedly occurring in broad daylight at the busy intersection of A.B. Fernandez Avenue and Arellano Street. The problem: the incident never…
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Playing cat and mouse with cops?
By Leonardo Micua WISHING everyone a joyful Christmas! As the angel proclaimed to the shepherds the birth of Jesus Christ, we also say: “Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All!” This holiday season, have you noticed a significant reduction in fireworks compared to previous years? We notice this nightly…
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Nuclear power plant construction
By Leonardo Micua WE note about 2nd District Rep. Mark Cojuangco being passionate about the construction of a nuclear power plant in Labrador, same as what he’s doing for his two other mega projects— the Lingayen Gulf Seawall, and the conversion of the Lingayen-Binmaley Baywalk into a six-lane national…
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Bills banning political dynasty
By Leonardo Micua POLITICAL dynasties weaken democratic institutions and produce poorer governance outcomes, particularly when "fat dynasties" allow multiple family members to simultaneously hold elective offices within the same jurisdiction. The above did not come from me but rather from the exploratory note of Senate Bill No. 1548, which…
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Civil-Military junta nixed
By Leonardo Micua SENATOR Panfilo Lacson's admission of a coordinated effort between November 16 and 17 to pressure President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. into resignation was met with failure, as the majority of Filipinos oppose the idea of a civil-military junta leading a caretaker government. During this period, the Iglesia…
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