First of all, a person who has been elected President but who has not taken his oath and whose term has not started cannot be impeached. So, will the wanna-be legal experts … [Read more...]
Before you celebrate, look at the bigger picture
May 12, 2010 By 59 Comments
It's two days after election day. While the final result of the vice presidential race is still a question mark, it's quite safe to assume that Noynoy Aquino will be the next … [Read more...]
Election Day blues
May 10, 2010 By 24 Comments
I was planning on following the news coverage of the elections but Alex is very sick and, well, to hell with the elections -- I have a sick child to attend to. She's here in … [Read more...]
Extreme scenarios in the 2010 elections
May 8, 2010 By 21 Comments
Four days ago, long-time blog-friend Mike Aquino posted his fearless forecast in Facebook: Fearless prediction - sunspots will cause PCOS machines to glitch, leading to the … [Read more...]
I’m all for supporting one’s spouse, but this is ridiculous
May 6, 2010 By 41 Comments
Every spouse knows that mutual support is a huge factor in any successful marriage. And I'm not just talking about financial support -- I'm talking about emotional, mental, … [Read more...]
Will candidates care about the environment AFTER the elections?
May 3, 2010 By 17 Comments
We went to the supermarket earlier today and, as we turned the corner to Circumferential Road, Sam noticed a GMA 7 truck in front of us and wondered what event was taking … [Read more...]
Dirty politics
April 15, 2010 By 12 Comments
Search Google with the key string “smear campaign Philippine elections” and you'll get a list, about four pages long, of the same Agence France Presse (AFP) report by … [Read more...]
The servant, the leader and the servant-leader
February 25, 2010 By 25 Comments
Ask a political candidate why he seeks public office and, chances are, he'll say he wants to serve the people. The exact words may vary but the substance hardly changes. And … [Read more...]
Would you vote for her?
February 7, 2010 By 26 Comments
We already know that celebrity status in this country is a passport to government office. We find entertainment and media personalities in just about every level of … [Read more...]
Of mafia dons and unproven accusations
February 4, 2010 By 45 Comments
Last Tuesday's Senate session was shocking. And that's an understatement. By now, we're used to sensational exposes on the Senate floor but senators squabbling during a … [Read more...]
Text message from a televiewer
February 3, 2010 By 26 Comments
If you're a long time reader, you'd know I watch very little TV. But Speedy likes watching TV. While switching channels, he came upon some public service affairs program where … [Read more...]
The Fockers and the Basterds
January 5, 2010 By 23 Comments
Except for those required grade-school essays, I don't remember jotting down New Year's resolutions. This year though, I will. I have three in my mind right now, the list is … [Read more...]
The ‘deemed-resigned’ issue
December 11, 2009 By 21 Comments
After thousands of voter’s IDs were recovered from the mansion of Maguindanao Gov. Andal Ampatuan Sr. in Shariff Aguak, Col. Leo Ferrer, 601st Infantry Brigade commander, … [Read more...]
Federalism, political dynasties and private armies
December 3, 2009 By 18 Comments
I was aboard the cruise ship Legend of the Seas on a much-needed vacation when I heard about the incident at Ampatuan. I was in my state room watching the news on CNN when the … [Read more...]
Her ever changing civil status
November 24, 2009 By 28 Comments
I used to admire Loren Legarda back when she was a young newscaster and TV host. She was refreshing and articulate with a personality that commanded attention. Several years … [Read more...]
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