“Philippine Competition Act”: Will it help consumers, or just make more fat cats?
You will have to excuse the cynicism in the headline. I’ve concluded that lawmakers of the Philippines are a part of the good old boy network of back-patters, influence peddlers and bank account padders, and have rather weak ethical bearing. They play a huge role in shaping the Philippines, a nation where ethical principles permit an accused … Continue reading
Dog Love and How It Impacts on Love of Country
w by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Been this way since I was small. Loved the fluffiness and cuddliness of the young ones, the loyal and intimidating presence of the grown-up ones. It was my Nanay Aurora who stoked the fires of my love for dogs when I was 13. Saw a mixed German Shepherd puppy in … Continue reading
Mar Roxas and a matter of trust
I’ve observed that Filipinos don’t trust their leaders very much, and I can for sure understand why. The leaders end up in jail way too often or spend their working days playing for popularity, misleading people, and seldom doing much earnest, productive, nation-building work (Senate). Which reminds me . . . take any political group … Continue reading
That nasty (former) UP professor, Harry Roque . . .
Harry Roque, until today, taught law at the University of the Philippines, Diliman campus. He referred to himself as a “professor” rather than an “attorney”. Today he is resigning, very likely to pursue a seat in the House of Representatives. I’m inclined to think that Mr. Roque views the field of law as a utility, a device, a … Continue reading
Return the ill-gotten wealth first, Bongbong (#SaanGalingAngPeraMo)
w by Andrew Lim With Bongbong Marcos running for Vice-President in 2016 sans standard bearer and party nomination, one easily sees it as a tactical move, one that sets a higher future objective: becoming President of the Republic. It is a test, now or never, and would be the Marcos family’s last chance since Bongbong’s siblings are not … Continue reading




