Sara Duterte’s leadership by temper tantrums
Duterte repeated her Oct. 18 statement that Marcos "does not know how to be a president." Had she asked herself if she knew how to be a vice president?
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What’s ‘fair standard of justice’ for Duterte?
While Duterte demands a "fair standard of justice" for his family members and friends, he has completely ignored the constitutionally guaranteed due process and other fundamental rights for others.
The lies and plunder of Sara Duterte
With the glaring proof of anomalous transactions in both the OVP and the DepEd, the vice president should prove that the acknowledgment receipts were not bogus. She should stop the lies and justify that she judiciously spent the P612.8 million confidential funds if she wants to escape being charged with plunder.
Duterte’s tricks and threats
It's puzzling how people see Duterte as a credible and strong leader when he can't even be honest about his age and wealth. And he keeps making contradictory statements just minutes in between or saying something and doing another.
Spare disaster relief, infra projects from corruption
For as long as the government continues to build or tolerate contractors building sub-standard public infrastructures, much of the money from our taxes will be going to repairs and reconstruction of disaster-damaged structures.
Sara Duterte’s fantasy world
She fits well in a fantasy world where one seeks distraction and relief from unpleasant realities by engaging in fantasy, daydreaming, or immersing herself in fictional worlds, where one can see only what she wants to see and is in full control of her situation.
A twist in Royina Garma’s version of the drug war drama
Lawmakers are not convinced that Garma has been telling all she knows about Duterte's drug war. The plot in the drug war drama is getting more interesting as the congressional probe moves closer to the exciting part.
Don’t lose hope yet for positive changes in 2025 polls
Those who reject being tagged as "bobotante" or "bayaran" should show the candidates they're not stupid or paid voters who value popularity and entertainment more than integrity and leadership quality.
Royina Garma’s bad karma
Who would have thought that somebody who once led the Davao City police's anti-vice unit as well as its women and children's protection desk and served as an officer for the PNP-CIDG would now be embroiled in multiple murder cases, corruption and many other illicit activities?
When to let go of ‘cherished’ traditions
While the House is justified in scrutinizing the OVP budget, it should have exercised the same fine-tooth comb in approving the OP budget, including its P4.56 billion confidential and intelligence funds.
