“Importanteng Maisama sa Conversation”—Erin Tañada

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on November 30, 2018 · 110 Comments 

(First of two parts) by Wilfredo G. Villanueva An activist who talks like he’s in the halls of academe. An oppositionist who still calls President Duterte “pangulo” without a hint of disdain or sarcasm. Took the bar exams doggedly three times to pass, simply because he wants to be a lawyer. He. Wants. To. Be. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Philippines electricity tariff decoded

Posted by chemrock on November 26, 2018 · 59 Comments 

By Chemrock The Philippines’ electricity cost is one of the highest in the world. Is it really? And if so, what accounts for it? The easiest way out is to put the blame squarely on Cory Aquino for mothballing the Bataan Nuclear project as the underlying reason for costly electricity today. Die-hard Marcos supporters still … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Ecology/Global Warming, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

The President of the Philippines hates Manila

Posted by JoeAm on November 23, 2018 · 58 Comments 

By JoeAm The President of the Philippines hates Manila. That is my opinion. It is not a fact. It is a deduction. You can decide if it is within a range of acceptable probability. You can decide if it is meaningful or not. The President detests all that Manila stands for. He hates the place. … Continue reading →

Category China, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

No Justice, No Progress

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on November 9, 2018 · 47 Comments 

Second Installment of a Two-Part Article on Dean Chel Diokno (link to Part 1) by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Elsa Tolentino: How can you restore the trust of the people in the justice system in our country? Chel: It’s easy to do that as long as there is a political determination to improve the justice system. Ang … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Chel Diokno: He Can’t Take It Anymore

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on November 7, 2018 · 89 Comments 

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva I haven’t come across the name Chel Diokno. I loved his father, made me stand tall as a Filipino; I know Maris, she speaks on occasion, but Chel? Aside from some information I picked up from an entry in Wikipedia, I knew nothing about Chel Diokno going into the interview. He … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics