The dubious scheme of the Marcos government to allow the establishment of an oil depot for US military operations is fraught with dubious implications. It does not stand to reason why the depot be placed anywhere in Davao Gulf when the more strategic place should be the former US naval storage facility the Subic Naval…
Let me start with a ditty to start my piece today prompted by the emergence of the Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE), a political coalition that is set to challenge the Marcos administration. By its initial statement RAGE principally advocates for accountability. It is bound to be the core group that will…
It is better for the privately-owned oil companies and local government units to directly negotiate for oil supply than rely on the national government. Let us face the hard facts. The Marcos appeal to China is like drawing blood from turnips. Marcos and his bellicose ilks had been demonizing China from day one and had…
The war in the Middle East has triggered global uncertainty, affecting even nations far removed from the conflict. Disruptions in oil supply have strained industries and transport systems, raising fears of economic instability and social unrest. The Philippines is not spared. The government has declared a national emergency, with fuel reserves projected to last only…
Davao City councilors deplored the lack or absence of fuel supply data from the national agencies in Davao region. Well, what can you expect from the Department of Energy? The lack of basic information on the fuel situation only reflects the same lackadaisical attitude of the national leadership which the President himself articulated: “Wala na…
The International Criminal court is expected to hand down a verdict on former President Rodrigo Duterte. In cahoots with the present dispensation it kidnapped and detained the country’s leader with the highest Trust and Approval ratings until the end and after his term. He was shanghaied to the Hague in Netherlands for crime against humanity…
Photo Courtesy: Araw ng Davao fcebook page Not everyone is pleased with the peace stability, livability, healthy investment climate and the resultant economic bonanza of Davao City. Through its spokesperson the tenant in Malacanang Palace, which is supposed to echo the progress of this southern capital now ranked as one of the 10 most wealthiest…
One cannot equate former Vice President Leni Robredo with incumbent VP Sara Duterte. To do so is like comparing pomelo to “kiat-kiat” a citrus variety that is about the size of a pingpong ball. The two grew up in different environments and honed in politics from the same environment. Leni learned the ropes from her…
The big time print and broadcast media, vloggers and late comers analysts went gaga over the recent trip of Pres. BongBong Marcos in Naga City to visit former Vice President and now Mayor Leni Robredo. The duo were political protagonists who did not really have kind words for each other. Leni has replaced Risa Hontiveros…
The political mafia which had purloined the government’s treasury through massive corruption in ghost flood control projects had been crucifying VP Sara Duterte over the use of a ₱125- million confidential and Intelligence fund passed on by the Office of the President to the Office of the Vice President and the ₱612.5 -million CIF Congress…
