Two Ilongga mayors
THE FEMALE species has entered the scene, taking over the roles once dominated by the “city dads” and transforming them into what one may...
Give infras to governors and mayors instead
THERE HAVE been so many earthquakes, typhoons, and floods in recent years, and it is always the poor who suffer the most — those...
Do legislators make laws?
PEOPLE obey laws. People break laws. Some respect them; others despise them. But what is really happening in our country today?
This time around, the...
Good food and clean toilet
SANITATION, proper hygiene, and good food were on the day’s menu when four men visited a modest merienda spot known for its coffee, smoothies,...
Are the floods signs from heaven?
THE FLOODS that have caused so much pain to Filipinos across the country seem almost like a sign—an event that forces us to reflect...
Water rising, some enjoying
YES, FLOODWATERS were rising all over the country, destroying homes and sweeping away people’s belongings.
Last weekend’s coffee talk left many coffee drinkers seething...
Why do Pinoys disregard toilets?
YES, IT seems that toilets — more commonly referred to in this country as “CR” (short for Comfort Room) — have never been given...
Tourism in the country
THEY SAY tourism is one of the economic dragons that brings in billions of pesos in revenue for our country. And that is one...
The voters have spoken
DURING a recent coffee talk with new acquaintances, an old-timer invited this writer to join his circle of friends. Naturally, I settled for a...
Why impeach?
IMPEACHMENT was the inevitable topic when this writer joined a coffee gathering despite the week’s persistent rains. There were some new faces at the...