Expect the vilification of the Marcoses to continue (Last of four parts)
"The people will triumph." Important notes on the Plaza Miranda bombing No less than the late Senator Jovy Salonga questioned ...
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Expect the vilification of the Marcoses to continue
"First, let’s look back." (First of four parts) Today, barring any last-minute not-so-divine intervention, the country will bear witness to ...
Read moreWhy would there be power outages up until election day?
"We need an assurance from those responsible that this would not happen." The threat of power outages — which has ...
Read moreOn his way out?
"A broadcaster’s source claims the Comelec spokesman will either be suspended or kicked out of office." If broadcaster Anthony Taberna ...
Read moreWhen the hunter becomes the hunted
"Someone who is out on a cleansing act should come with clean hands himself." As a senator who’s known for ...
Read moreTurf contest at the Comelec
"At the start of his term, Chairman Pangarungan showed how important unity is for a collegial body like the Comelec." ...
Read more‘This is where your taxes go’
"A former Pharmally executive is seeking a congressional post." During the last quarter of 2021, the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee ...
Read moreWhen stupidity strikes
"It has no limits." I have long decided against writing on this topic as I thought then those who brought ...
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"Safe travels." The other day, the Department of Tourism announced that starting April 1, there will be no more limit ...
Read moreTry harder next time, Globe
"It should just accept its weakness." The other day, the Senate resumed its hearing on the mysterious disappearances of almost ...
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