Loren Legarda fattens her dynasty
In the certified list of candidates for Antique Representative, the name of Sen. Loren Legarda’s brother appeared as “Legarda, AA Inday Loren.”
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Teresita De Lima and her Edsa story
Bongbong Marcos now wants us to forget Edsa. But we simply can’t
No Makapilis must be in the Senate
Today we have modern-day Makapilis who want to be senators.
The very cunning word salad of Chiz Escudero
Escudero: Walang sinabing immediately ang Saligang Batas. Ang sinabi ng Saligang Batas ay “shall forthwith proceed with trial.”Dictionary’s definition of forthwith: immediately, directly, instantly, now, without any delay, right away, straightaway, straight off, at once.
SC’s slap on the wrist of Judge Romeo Buenaventura
The High Court found Buenaventura guilty of misconduct, but for delaying the resolution of De Lima’s third case. His punishment: a fine of P36,000.That is peanuts for a judge who comes from a political dynasty counting more than two members in politics.
Duterte-gullible Davao City and the Numbeo deception
What should a local media do when reporting about Numbeo’s Davao City landing in third place? It can certainly report, but it must temper it necessarily with what Numbeo is and how its crowd sourcing works. It goes without saying that mass media like community newspapers have the capacity to enable its audience to make rational decisions.
The rise of dark candidates in Philippine elections
The populist framework comes to mind, as we are about to elect the game show host and comedian Willie Revillame to the Senate.
Duterte’s Ombudsman appointments defied independence
Independence. That is one qualification of precedence prescribed by law, the RA 6770 or the Ombudsman Act of 1989, in considering appointments to the position of Ombudsman and the deputies. That law’s Section 5 insists on “persons of recognized probity and independence.”
Why no more Tulfo must be in the Senate
Both Erwin and Ben are currently in a statistical tie in surveys on the top senatorial candidates for this coming May elections. Their populist followers are expected to dismiss talks of their fallibility. The argument is that after all, what is the present Senate but a group of impartiality-challenged stooges of their political patrons. That basest of senates is now tolerated – how do you explain Willie Revillame landing within the top six of current surveys? Erwin is poised to land No. 1 in the elections, his brother Ben not far behind.
The long wait for the Sara impeachment — Why?
What they (Makabayan Bloc) do know, however, is that the manifesto with the 1/3 signatures is being withheld until such time that there is concrete assurance of the Senate’s 2/3 vote. And that is what is being maneuvered during this Christmas break until Congress resumes on January 13.
