FIRST SAY: Man is the only animal whose desires increase as they are fed —Henry George –o0o– There is no denying it anymore–US President Donald Trump has abandoned all pretense to democracy. The POTUS has recently taken a series of moves that bolster America’s character and image as the world’s greatest military. But all global…
Ghost is no ordinary German Shepherd. She leads the K-9 Rescue Corps of the Metro Manila Dogs Association, the little-known MMDA. Ghost has already been deployed three times in her career. Ghost first served in Batangas City during a landslide, then in Tagaytay, and now in Bogo City alongside her handler, Ms. Sheryl Impacis. Together,…
DUMAGUETE CITY – Metro Dumaguete Water (MDW), a partnership between Dumaguete City Water District and Metro Pacific Water, is committing a P524-M investment over the next five years to significantly enhance the city’s water supply and services. The capital expenditure (CAPEX) program is a key component of the company’s long-term master plan to ensure reliable…
Do you want to watch Bubba Watson make Sta. Elena’s par 5s look like they are just par 3s? Through the years, Bubba has clinched 12 PGA Tour victories, dominating the Masters in 2012 and 2014. The long-driving Bubba has earnings of $2.25 M from LIV Golf UK. And who can forget Louis Oosthuizen, the…
“No matter how thin you slice it, there will always be two sides. Everything excellent is as difficult as it is rare. I have made a ceaseless effort not to ridicule, not to bewail, not to scorn human actions, but to understand them.” — Baruch Spinoza The Marcos administration proved it can act swiftly on…
“Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others.” —Christopher Hitchens —o0o— I was physically present in Chang’an Avenue, Tiananmen Square in Beijing when the People’s Republic of China celebrated its 50th anniversary on October 1, 1999. We were a group of Filipino journalists including publishers Teddy Boy Locsin, Jake Macasaet, and editors Joann Ramirez and…
Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out. -Robert Collier Former senator Cynthia Villar said recently that her husband Manny wants to “dispose of” the controversial PrimeWater, the water service provider of over 100 towns and cities in the country where it has existing joint venture agreements (JVA) with local water districts….
FIRST SAY: “That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” On Monday, July 28, the 20th Congress will hold its first session and expectedly, both Chambers will be electing their new set of officers – either retain and reaffirm the positions held by their previous set, or elect a new set…
On the day before the 9th anniversary this month of the so-called “victory” of the country in its Arbitration case against China over the Spratlys, the cabal of pro-West Philippine Sea disciples held a forum in Manila Polo Club in Makati to once again bolster the “Atin Ito” narrative. The announcement of the event displayed…