Category Archives for Politics
The enviable Akbayan
In his verbal sparring with Anakbayan’s Vencer Crisostomo at ANC last week, Barry Gutierrez, undersecretary for political affairs in the Office of the President, exuded the smugness of people who are well-entrenched in the center of power. Nakasandal sa pader. … Continue reading
Senatorial aspirants can’t resist opportunity in other people’s misery
This picture of President Aquino’s visit to Barangay Tunasan in Muntinlupa accompanied by Liberal Party 2013 senatorial aspirants is generating controversy in social media. Among those with Aquino were Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas, Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon, former … Continue reading
Tatlong salita lang –solb na!
Dennis Garcia writes for Abante every Friday. Enjoy ako sa kanyang column tungkol kay Manny Pacquiao. Minsan nanggigigil ako sa pangulo natin. Pagka’t, tapos ng isang taon, wala pa ring sinasampulan at pinakukulong. Nanggigil pagka’t hinahayaang manggulo ang mga illegal … Continue reading
Is Gloria Arroyo’s SanFo trip connected with resignation of Merci?
At about the time I learned that Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez resigned (noon of April 29, 2011), a friend texted that Gloria Arroyo and members opf her family arrived in San Francisco,U.S.A. “They didn’t have any luggage ,“ the informant said … Continue reading
Heto na naman si Kris Aquino
Tatlong linggong nakapahinga ang bayan kay Kris Aquino at heto na naman siya. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/entertainment/07/30/10/kris-aquino-arrives-vacation-tells-all#ooid=d0d3FsMTonP2nbNqnWZ8s7ImIYkZl6Gk Pagdating niya galing sa Amerika, nagsalita siya sa naka-abang na media at siyempre nagbigay ng exclusive interview sa kanyang BFF na si Boy Abunda. Nagpaliwanag siya … Continue reading
Arroyo’s peace adviser merely watched his son’s mauling spree
Update: ABS-CBN reported that today Secretary Pangandaman was seen golfing with Mikey Arroyo, congressman son of Gloria Arroyo in Baguio Country Club.Was it to show off that they are that close to the powers-that- be. May reklamo kayo? Inquirer update: … Continue reading
Rotarian to Rotarian
Please find in comments the statement of Prof. Harry Roque on Bolante’s return. . When former Agriculture Secretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc” comes back this week, he will have the rare opportunity to help in the cause of truth, justice and democracy … Continue reading
Malaking pera ang kailangan ni Arroyo
Inquirer editorial: Judas’ followers Sinasabi ng Malacañang na walang mangyari sa panibagong impeachment complaint na isinampa kahapon nina Joey de Venecia at iba pang mga Filipino na nagmamalasakit sa bayan kasi hawak nila ang House of Representatives. Yun pala eh. … Continue reading
Why try impeachment again?
Click here for Inquirer story on filing of impeachment complaint. When it was announced last Friday that concerned citizens will try once again , for the fourth time, to file an impeachment complaint against Gloria Arroyo, the immediate reactions I … Continue reading
Impeach raps set vs Arroyo, again
Complaint to be filed Saturday, Sunday, Monday By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez Inquirer.net An impeachment complaint will be filed against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for three consecutive days, starting Saturday, a private lawyer said Friday. Harry Roque of the University of the Philippines … Continue reading
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