Six to seven in the evening is usually the hour of the day when I cook dinner. While waiting for the food to cook, I watch a little TV. If I'm cooking a stew which can take up … [Read more...]
It’s not about whether you’re rich or poor; it’s about whether you knew you were breaking the law
February 22, 2011 By 24 Comments
For days, I've been reading and watching the news about the government's efforts to stay the execution of the three Filipinos who had been sentenced to death for smuggling … [Read more...]
About poppy seeds: a case of doing one’s homework or not
February 19, 2011 By 18 Comments
When Speedy told me the other night that someone was proposing some law to ban poppy seeds in the Philippines, I couldn't believe my ears. Really? What the heck? I thought … [Read more...]
Edited footage (or what’s the need for live media coverage of Congressional inquiries)
February 16, 2011 By 18 Comments
Last night's episode of Journo (Probe Productions, Channel 5) on Angelo Reyes' death brought out a related issue that, I think, is worth discussing some more. Just what … [Read more...]
The unappreciative guest
November 2, 2010 By 59 Comments
Very few have heard of the name of Carmen "Mai" Mislang until a few days ago. Now, she's famous. Or infamous, if you need to be more politically correct. Mislang holds the … [Read more...]
As the last bastion crumbles
October 26, 2010 By 48 Comments
Much as I'd like to write about something -- anything -- else, I can't seem to do it. I had a birthday party over the weekend and we talked about the plagiarism in the Supreme … [Read more...]
Mandatory drug and alcohol tests for government officials
October 13, 2010 By 28 Comments
Rep. Jules Ledesma has been accused of drug abuse and homosexuality. His sexuality won't affect is effectiveness as a public official but drug abuse is another issue … [Read more...]
Trillanes amnesty and other shockers
October 12, 2010 By 26 Comments
First of all, an amnesty is not a pardon. You have to be be convicted first before getting pardoned. Erap was pardoned. But this isn't about Erap. This is about Antonio … [Read more...]
Pacquiao in training but Congress is not in recess
September 28, 2010 By 20 Comments
Occasionally, someone would dig up attendance sheets in Congress, make a tally then publicize the names of those who haven't been working. I did that once, back in 2004 or … [Read more...]
The Supreme Court, law schools and intellectual dishonesty
September 3, 2010 By 18 Comments
If you haven't heard yet, a Supreme Court justice is in hot waters for publishing a decision where portions were lifted verbatim from three different sources. From the column … [Read more...]
Quality, not lengthy, education
August 9, 2010 By 57 Comments
When what's-his-name congressman came up with the suggestion a couple of weeks ago to extend education by two years, I posted an update on Twitter that what we need is better … [Read more...]
Coup d’etat; How committed
July 17, 2010 By 24 Comments
President Noynoy Aquino has ordered the Secretary of Justice to review the coup case against incarcerated senator Antonio Trillanes IV because he believes that whatever it was … [Read more...]
The Vice President’s dream
July 16, 2010 By 50 Comments
First, a disclosure: I don't like Jejomar Binay. I don't like how he has always treated Makati City as his private little fiefdom. I don't like how his family members have … [Read more...]
Blackout!
July 14, 2010 By 30 Comments
There were two things I was supposed to write about today -- how I feel about Vice President Binay's "request" for an official residence and the electoral protest filed by … [Read more...]
A question of virginity
July 7, 2010 By 21 Comments
If you're one of those parents who follow health news closely for the sake of your family and you use a lot of olive oil in your cooking hoping to keep the cholesterol levels … [Read more...]
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