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Making PWD votes count
Lawyer Harry Roque tried last Wednesday to withdraw P100,000 to pay the tuition fees of his children and was told that he couldn’t because of the stupid Comelec Resolution 9688 which prohibits “the withdrawal of cash, encashment of checks and … Continue reading
The Joy de los Reyes in the hearts and minds of friends
JOY, 59 By ALEX MAGNO,The Philippine Star I first ran into Joy de los Reyes over four decades ago, when barricades rose and the streets were on fire. We were combatants, members of what were called “composite teams,” militants expected … Continue reading
No need for Lacson to harm Mancao
On Nov. 16, 2011, there was a hearing of the Dacer-Corbito kidnapping and murder case. That was the day after Gloria Arroyo was blocked at the airport when she attempted to leave the country for Singapore. A source who was … Continue reading
Farewell, Joy
Joy Cortes Delos Reyes, the Editor-in-Chief of Malaya Business Insight passed away May 3, 2013. He was 59. His remains lie in estate at his home town of Balete, Aklan until Monday, May 6. He will be flown to Manila … Continue reading
Spin
Spin, in media lingo, is using information to support a particular bias or slant. It’s not exactly false but some aspects of the truth may have been glossed over. As the campaign for the 2013 elections heats up, spin doctors … Continue reading
Crunch time
With two more weeks to go before Election Day, candidates are moving heaven and earth to get that much coveted post. Expect more black propaganda, vote buying, junkings and soul-selling. Senatorial candidates would be dealing individually with local politicians. The … Continue reading
The terror of the unheard voice
Yesterday, April 28, marked the 6th year that farmer-activist Jonas Burgos disappeared. The Burgos family observed the day with renewed hope after new information surfaced early this month which strengthen the accusation that the military was behind the abduction of … Continue reading
Confronted with unpleasant reality, Aquino goes into denial mode
Updated:Malacanang says PNoy not disparaging NSCB President Aquino is discrediting the report of his own government agency- National Statistical Coordination Board which says the much-vaunted impressive economic growth has not trickled down to the teeming poor in the country. The … Continue reading
Getting to know Trillanes at Bulong-Pulungan
Bulong-Pulungan sa Sofitel yesterday was a getting-to-know Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV with journalists asking questions not often asked of the young senator who shot into the limelight in July 2003 when he and some 300 junior officers and soldiers made … Continue reading
In his desire for personal comfort,Brillantes insults foreign service
Nakakahiya. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes told reporters last week that he will ask President Aquino to name him ambassador to a country in Eastern Europe once he leaves the election body. “I will wait to see the President so that … Continue reading
