Impeachment or Political Elimination? (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)
Every political event carries a narrative. Every constitutional process carries a purpose. But when the timing, the circumstances, and the political beneficiaries appear to converge, the public cannot be faulted for asking the obvious question: “What is this impeachment really all about?” In my opinion, there are only two plausible motives behind the impeachment of…
Why Build Emergency Fund (Mindful by Jay Ledesma)
“An emergency fund is your financial seatbelt. You may not always need it, but when you do, you’ll be glad it’s there.” β Financial Proverb Most, if not all of us, have experienced a financial emergency requiring us to shell out money from our own pockets. A family member needing emergency medical attention, an urgent…
The Theater of Politics (Editorial)
There was a time when courtrooms and constitutional processes were expected to be sanctuaries of reasonβplaces where evidence outweighed emotion, facts prevailed over propaganda, and justice stood above politics. Today, many Filipinos can be forgiven for wondering whether those ideals are being drowned out by a spectacle that grows louder with each passing day. What…
VP Sara says impeachment complaints lack evidence
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY β Vice President Sara Duterte maintained that the impeachment complaint against her lacks evidence, following days of Senate impeachment trial. In a statement, Duterte said the latest developments in the trial support her long-standing position that the allegations against her lack factual basis. “On Day 4 of the impeachment trial,…
Pulong slams Palace on sovereignty issue
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY β Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte questioned MalacaΓ±ang Palace’s stance on Philippine sovereignty, saying that “no part of the country’s territory will be surrendered to foreign powers.” In a statement over the weekend, Congressman Duterte said the government has been inconsistent since the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo…
Bong Go presses probers for truth in ADMU players tragedy
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, July 9, pressed all investigating bodies to establish the full truth behind the deaths of student-athletes Rene “Bobet” Baterbonia and Divine Adili, stressing that the families deserve a clear account of what happened during the team-building activity that led to the tragedy on June 8. βGusto nating malaman ang…
Agrivoltaics (FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny PiΓ±ol)
Happy Compromise: Solar Farms With Greenhouse Hydroponic High-Value Vegetable Production! After another quick trip to Cabiao, Nueva Ecija last Monday and once again seeing the vast tracks of idle land, I called up my friend, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, to consider a unique project which would generate Solar Power while producing High-Value Vegetables…
DUTERTE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL (Week 2)
By Edwin Espejo Entering into the second week of the Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution has maintained that it has stayed the course of its argument β establishing as a factual matter, that the respondent uttered threatening words The week earlier, its first witness was described as an expert or competent…
Garbage, Politics, and Power (LETTERS FROM DAVAO by Jun Ledesma)
Photo courtesy: CIO Every now and then garbage piles up in Davao City. Side streets smell. Residents and business establishments used to clean environment are complaining. Garbage dump trucks are parked because thereβs nowhere to dump. Not long ago the Department of Environment and National Resources, a national agency, refused to allow garbage to be…