Aquino and the fragility of power
In my previous column on our 12-day vacation from President Aquino, which starts today, I could not fit in an interesting bit of research that could send blood pressures rising on both sides of the pro-Aquino, anti-Aquino divide. With no … Read more »
‘Noli’ opera shows the patriotism we’ve lost
For today’s Facebook, app and TV generation, ‘Noli Me Tangere’ The Opera isn’t the show to line up for. Unless the young and connected want to see what their generation is missing, and what the nation has largely lost in … Read more »
Aquino still open to second term
‘I cannot disregard the opinion of our people’ President Benigno Aquino 3rd has once again given strong indications that he has not cast aside suggestions that he run for a second term, saying, “I cannot disregard the opinion of our … Read more »
President ‘not seeking blanket authority’
Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla on Friday made it clear that President Benigno Aquino 3rd is not asking for blanket authority from Congress in entering into contracts with power producers. Petilla made the statement before a meeting of the Joint Congressional … Read more »
Senators keen on emergency powers
Some senators see no problem with granting President Benigno Aquino 3rd emergency powers to deal with an expected energy crisis next summer. Opposition Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito is agreeable to the idea, as long as the extra powers do not … Read more »
China warns against travel to the Philippines
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said it has reassured the Chinese Embassy in Manila that Philippine authorities are committed to protecting Chinese citizens and interests in the country. The DFA was reacting to an advisory issued hours … Read more »
Senate panel to ask for briefing on Bangsa law
THE Senate committee that will deliberate the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) wants to be briefed first by the negotiating panels that crafted the measure. The panel on local government wants a thorough background on the draft law from the … Read more »
Breaking News
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Business
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Editorial
Alice in Wonderland insanity in PNoy’s pep talk to allies
WHAT the Palace billed as an “agenda setting” dialogue between President Aquino and his allies yesterday in Malacañang was no more than an insane pep talk. His aim was obviously to keep the political leaders of his ruling Liberal Party and his coalition supporters from deserting. It is known that some of PNoy’s people—including members of... Read more »
Sports
Blue Eagles, Tamaraws clash for top seeding
Ateneo de Manila University and Far Eastern University (FEU) will be disputing the No. 1 seed in the Final Four when they face each other today in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 77 men’s basketball tournament at … Read more »
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Nation
Police database eyes Pinoy ‘jihadists’ in Middle East
Expressing alarm over Filipinos reportedly going overseas, particularly to Syria, and possibly serving as foreign fighters alongside jihadists there, police authorities have proposed the creation of a database on locals leaving for abroad, especially the Middle East. The proposal supposedly … Read more »
CBCP creates Facebook, twitter for pope visit updates
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has created a Facebook and twitter account [@papalvisitph] featuring updates and trivia on Pope Francis ahead of his Philippine visit in January 2015. Using the two media forums, Filipino netizens will now … Read more »
BOC auctions off rice, makes P393M
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) generated P393.13 million from the sale of about 163,775 sacks of rice that they auctioned off on Thursday. Elmir dela Cruz, District Collector of the Manila International Container Port (MICP), said they are pleased with … Read more »
New Japan envoy cites PH strategic role in region
Newly designated Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa arrived in Manila on Friday and pledged to further enhance bilateral relations between the two countries “through continued cooperation in key areas of mutual interest.” In a statement, Ishikawa said he … Read more »
Call center agent caught over illegal drugs
A FEMALE call center agent was arrested by anti-narcotics agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) during a buy-bust operation inside a fast food restaurant in Cubao, Quezon City on Tuesday. PDEA Director General Undersecretary Arturo Cacdac Jr. identified … Read more »
DPWH gets Manila, NHC nod for Anda Circle
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has secured the approval of the Manila government and the National Historical Commission (NHC) for the transfer of the Anda Circle. DPWH-National Capital Region Director Reynaldo Tagudando said he asked the permission … Read more »
Analysis & Commentary
Aquino’s gift to the Philippines
Although I have been ferociously critical of President B.S. Aquino 3rd since before he could even legitimately add that word “President” to his calling cards I had a small epiphany the other night: He may be the greatest president this … Read more »
Criminality, PNP & DILG Sec. Mar Roxas
The Edsa hold-up and kidnapping in broad daylight on Monday last week, September 1, 2014, shows how criminality has worsened in Metro Manila and the rest of the country in the past four years under President Benigno S. Aquino 3rd. … Read more »
Profile of next president
As per the Constitution, the Executive branch’s power is vested in the president. He has control of all executive departments, bureaus and offices in that branch of government. Through the department of the budget he presents to Congress an appropriations … Read more »
Congressmen prefer to clap than to work
Majority of the members of the Commission on Appointments from the House gave priority to attending a ceremonial submission of a bill in Malacañang over attending a confirmation hearing of diplomats by the CA’s Committee on Foreign Affairs headed by … Read more »
The determiners as functional elements of sentence structure
Second of two parts In this column last week, I discussed the two types of determiners in English, namely the identifiers and quantifiers, and explained that determiners don’t constitute a formal part of speech but just functional elements of sentence … Read more »
What has this world come to?
INTERNATIONAL broadsheets and TV news agencies seem to be preoccupied with persistent and worsening terrorist threats, while the chatter in the local press and coffee shops center on corruption and presidential aspirants. By gulay, 2016 is still far off, yet … Read more »
Legal Advice
Land title does not transfer ownership of an inherited piece of land
Dear PAO, I have been in possession of a portion of a piece of land that I inherited from our parents. This is the share I got when my brother and I partitioned the land. To my surprise, I just … Read more »
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