Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Karl Garcia
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JoeAmOur own intellectual Truth Commission, starting with the BBL
As the Philippine National government, or “Central government” as it is termed in the Bangsmoro Basic Law (BBL), wrestles with the aftermath of a horrid battle in the cornfields of Mindanao, let us take a different approach. The official government investigations will center on the battlefield and from that consider the BBL. We will start … Continue reading
Mindanao . . . An Opinion
by Taga Bundok This is the opinion of one person who has spent some time in Mindanao, and has been paying attention for a while. It is not meant to be presented as “truth” or as the only possible valid opinion. There is a great deal that could be said and most perspectives deserve … Continue reading
Free Mayor Jun Jun Binay!
Free Mayor Jun Jun Binay! I agree with Senator Nancy Binay, today’s meeting of the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon Committee) was a farce. The committee on accountability was wholly unaccountable. Here’s who showed up: GUINGONA III, Teofisto L. (Chairperson) TRILLANES IV, Antonio “Sonny” F. PIMENTEL III, Aquilino “Koko” … Continue reading
A quick look at what the Boy Scouts lost on the Alphaland joint venture
Thanks to commenter parengtony at Raissa Robles’ top blog for the suggestion that we look at the Alphaland-Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) joint venture in Makati from a financial standpoint to put some order to things. I’d like to do a quick and rough sizing of the deal. Let’s look at: The history of … Continue reading
Judges, priests and laws: making a bed for crime in the Philippines
I’m talking about honest judges and priests as well as corrupt judges and priests. And laws that coddle criminals. And a society that talks a good game now and then but is lacking in compassion for ordinary people. Why are there so many governmental crooks in the Philippines? Why is it an accepted way of life? Why … Continue reading
