“Anyone who isn’t confused really doesn’t understand the situation.” —Edward R. Murrow TWELVE days ago, we criticized Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega after announcing on October 20 that the “Egyptian government has promised to give priority to evacuating Filipinos once the Rafah border crossing opens.” We thought De
November 1, 2023
“Don’t be dismayed by goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.” —Richard Bach MY friendship with the late Iloilo broadcaster, Vicente “Danny Baby” Foz, began in summer 1988 and nearly ended one tragic evening
October 31, 2023
“Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” —Anthony J. D’Angelo A FILIPINO caregiver, Eulodia “Tootsie” Ortiz, who is based in Matawan, New Jersey, has been honored as the 2023 Caregiver of the Year by the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). This was announced October 23
October 30, 2023
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”—Lao Tzu THERE are only two types of leaders that will emerge after the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in the Philippines on Oct. 30: future
October 28, 2023
“Corruption is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country.”—Karl Kraus GRAFT charges are the most embarrassing court cases among public officials in the Philippines. They are 10 times more humiliating than a murder case. Even if
October 27, 2023
“It isn’t a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for.”— Benjamin E. Mays THE Iloilo-based senior male lawyer who once used the social media to defend controversial female American lawyer Sidney Powell from accusations she was “unhinged” and “an avid
October 26, 2023
“Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.”—Harry Day WE expect the Sangguniang Panlungsod to approve the P18 million worth of intelligence fund Iloilo City Mayor Geronimo “Jerry” Treñas is asking for 2024. Unlike other local chief executives, the Iloilo City mayor was frank and transparent
October 25, 2023
“You can’t be against bullying without actually doing something about it.”—Randi Weingarten THE Philippine Navy boats have been hosed, chased, and was recently “bumped” by aggressive China Coast Guard (CCG) ships in the disputed sea and all the Philippine Government could do was to “file diplomatic protests” aside from condemning the
October 24, 2023
“The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.”—Ray Kroc I RECEIVED an invitation to attend the turnover ceremony and signing of contract of Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy, the 18th president of Central Philippine University in Jaro, Iloilo City. The occasion will be held
October 23, 2023
“The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” — Ronald Reagan ANOTHER high-ranking government official who thinks Filipinos don’t know how to analyze is Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega, who announced October 20 that the “Egyptian government
October 21, 2023
“The martyr cannot be dishonored. Every lash inflicted is a tongue of fame; every prison a more illustrious abode.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson EVEN if four Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) have been martyred in the ongoing protracted Israel vs Hamas rocket fight, the Philippine Government still hasn’t issued an official stand whether to
October 20, 2023
“They missed a great opportunity to shut up.”—Jacques Chirac THE declaration made by National Security Council (NSC) assistant director general Jonathan Malaya that Hamas wanted to penetrate the Philippines was not only hogwash but also illogical and irresponsible. Malaya and his boss, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año, who will reportedly “push”
October 19, 2023