Photo courtesy: PCO Aghast by the total sell out of the Philippines to the United States based on published reports surrounding the trade agreement between Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US President Donald Trump, Senator Ping Lacson has proposed that the country should seriously consider looking for other trading partners. Lacson pointed out that the…
Branded Beef Production Program Danao City Mayor Ramon “Nito” Durano III, impressed by the huge economic potentials of the Cebu Wagyu and Branded Beef Production, has offered his city as the Pilot Area for the program. Mayor Durano hosted the Farmers’ Forum on Wagyu and Branded Beef Production attended by Farmers from all over Cebu,…
Photo courtesy: DPWH Lost and forgotten in the depth of the ocean of forgetfulness amidst the furors over the construction of the Davao-Samal bridge are the men who dreamed of spanning Samal Island with Davao City. It was a much-talked about project by leaders of the undivided and divided Davao del Norte but not much…
The Philippine government, bloated with debt and addicted to political patronage, has now found a new target to bleed dry: the Filipino saver. On July 1, 2025, the Marcos Jr. administration implemented Republic Act No. 12214, deceptively named the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), imposing a flat 20% withholding tax on all interest income…
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell As there are many types of followers and situations, there are also many kinds of leaders. While some may claim that they were born with these, many attributes their leadership qualities and traits to their environment, exposure…
Peaceful cities do not come as a matter of course. It is a product of uncompromising leadership, law enforcement and discipline among others. This year’s most peaceful cities in the Philippines are Dumaguete and Davao. The two cities have distinct attributes however. Dumaguete City total land area is about 34 square kilometers with a population…
In Photo: Newly appointed Office of the Vice President (OVP) Spokesperson Atty. Ruth B. Castelo (OVP) The declaration by the Commission on Audit that the financial statement of the Office of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte was accurate, complete, and fully compliant with existing laws, regulations, and accounting standards virtually absolved her from any wrongdoing…
On the way to Medellin, Cebu for Cebu Food Security Forum, I made a side trip to Sagay City, Negros Occidental on the invitation of Congressman Alfredo Marañon III, son of a departed friend, former Governor Freddie Marañon. While Cong. Thirdy has not shared with me the reason behind the invitation, I already have an…
photo courtesy: eastasiaforum The Marcos administration has crossed a dangerous line — and it’s not just fiscal. According to BusinessWorld, Malacañang now claims that a 70% debt-to-GDP ratio is the new global “benchmark” for fiscal sustainability. This is not just economic mismanagement. It’s gaslighting — an attempt to normalize recklessness while shifting the burden to…
“Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek As leaders, it’s now common to have and lead 4 generations (Boomers, Gen X, Millenials and Gen X) in your team. Each generation having its own characteristics, contributions and expectations. While it is important to know…
