THE dismissal of the drugs case of the son of Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla earned criticisms, mostly foul and unfair. Why foul and unfair? Well,
Category: LongCuts
“Nag-schooling pero way school”
LET us start this episode with a question. Who is this official who sought, was granted and actually enjoyed the privileges of schooling while collecting
The mis-adventures of the former governor
I’VE already exposed in this column the adventures of the former governor who is busy doing the rounds in the political corridors in Manila. He
Husto ba nga anhi ilubong si Joma?
THE onslaught of strong downpour last night did not dampen the warm celebration of Mam Bingay de la Serna’s 84th birthday. She was resplendent in
Buhion ug balik ang NIR?
THE plan of some senators to resurrect the Negros Island Region (NIR) that was created during the time of the late Noynoy Aquino and killed
“Poker face kunohay”
KINSA kaha ning former governor nga busy karon og pangulitawo sa mga namunoran karon aron makalingkod og balik isip kalihim sa kabinite ni BBM?Siging suroy-suroy
Unenforceable contract
WHAT happens when a municipal mayor signs a contract involving money from the municipality without an enabling resolution from the sanggunian?Well, this is the main
“Hilabihan ka kurakot”
A LOCAL contractor told me recently “nga mora’g maayo na rong panahona kaysa kadtong miaging administrasyon.”Why, I asked.And he answered that “at least karon, makasulod
“Removal of spaghetti wires”
ONE of the favorite pastimes in Dumaguete City is riding a motorcycle, in fact there are so many motorcycles for rent and it’s a breeze
“Guessing game, part 1”
LET’S talk political guessing game this time.As we know, anybody can run, especially those who think and believe that they are winnable. Of course, those