Curious case of Doc Iggy

By Gerald Baldivia Dr. Benigno (“Iggy”) Agbayani, Jr. was a well-regarded orthopedic surgeon who specialized in knee arthroscopy, other joint conditions, and sports medicine. On October 5, 2023, as he was serving out his last month and a half as a prisoner at the Manila City Jail, he suffered a heart attack and passed away, … Continue reading →

Learning from SB19do

by Irineo Salazar Prof. Xiao Chua recently posted that he could see Pablo, the leader of SB19, as a potential future President of the Philippines. I do see as well how Pablo sees things strategically and how he thinks out of the box. Prof. Xiao sees Pablo’s drive to make Filipino music worldclass but based … Continue reading →

Salient Points in the Public Life of Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.

Interview by Wilfredo G. Villanueva October 21, 2023 Nominated by President Benigno S. Aquino III to be Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America on November 30, 2010 and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on February 9, 2011. He formally assumed his position on April 2, 2011 and … Continue reading →

Automated Elections, Some Thoughts

FROM Guest post from someone who emailed the blog. I watched with a great deal of interest the recently released video (https://www.onenewspage.com/video/20230917/16205147/The-Truth-is-Out!-This-is-how-they.htm) which tries to expose election fraud in the 2022 presidential elections in the Philippines and wish to respond. First, a little about myself. I’m an American with a long-term interest in Philippine politics. … Continue reading →

A GOOD, GENTLE MAN

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva General Ely in brown shirt stands behind the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the left. Father Robert Reyes, the “running priest,” celebrates Holy Mass at Plaza Roma in the center of Intramuros, facing Comelec headquarters. Responding to observations that we are few, Gen. Ely is unperturbed. “It’s not the … Continue reading →