Federico D. Pascual Jr.
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Political will useless sans moral compass
When watching President Rodrigo Duterte ramble through his trademark speeches, I often catch myself saying “Sayang si Duterte!”(Such wasted power!) by Federico D. Pascual Jr. → Read More
Pineda clout waning in Pampanga polls?
IS THE POLITICAL clout in Pampanga of Gov. Lilia “Baby” Pineda and her businessman husband Bong waning? The results of the last May 9 local elections seem to hint at it. → Read More
12 senators’ victory firms up Leni’s win?
WE WERE sort of holding our breath last Thursday while the votes for the candidates for senator were being canvassed by the Commission on Elections until the poll body proclaimed the 12 winners before the day was over. → Read More
Can Du30 refocus US-China rivalry?
THE RISE on June 30 of a new Philippine president may just provide the superpowers United States and China an opportunity – or an excuse – for easing their stiffening stance on territorial and security issues in the South China Sea. → Read More
After winning comes hard part – governing
THE FIRST ORDER of business was to get elected president of the Republic. → Read More
Don’t tweak server’s script during a count
WE CANNOT blame vice presidential candidate Sen. Bongbong Marcos for raising the possibility of his votes having been tampered with when the script of the transparency server tabulating the election scores was revised last Wednesday. → Read More
Top campaigner of du30 was Aquino
BEFORE President Noynoy Aquino sends him the usual congratulatory message, Davao City Mayor Rody Duterte should rush him a thank you note for having contributed heavily to his coming ascension to the presidency. → Read More
The day after: It’s in God’s hands now
THE VOTE is cast. Exhale…. Let’s all settle down and allow a hush to settle softly upon us. It’s in God’s hands now. → Read More
Demagogue: The dirty ‘D’ word
TOMORROW, many Filipinos who are not happy with their lives or the status quo in general might vote for a demagogue without being aware of it. → Read More
Davao death squad to go national, if…?
AS WE marked World Press Freedom Day the other day, we recalled the execution of two Davao media men – among hundreds of unsolved cases that had placed the Philippines among the five worst countries in terms of impunity in the assassination of journalists. → Read More
Bishops unite, act to avert dusaster!
IN A PASTORAL letter last Sunday that did not mention him by name, Catholic bishops appeared to have counseled their flock – estimated at 80 million – not to vote for such controversial characters as Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who is running for president in the May 9 elections. → Read More
It all boils down to one’s character
I STILL do not have a choice for president, so one week before Election Day this voter can be counted with the NOTA (none of the above) crowd. → Read More
Why we must not trust survey reports
WITH just 11 days before Election Day, we should ignore survey reports on the claimed popularity of candidates. → Read More
Poe’s hubby starts expatriation process
THE HUSBAND of presidential candidate Sen. Grace Poe Llamanzares renounced his American citizenship early this April, starting an expatriation process that could extend until after the May 9 elections. → Read More
Senate quiz on $81M scandal laundered?
WHEN SEN. Serge Osmeña banged the gavel last Tuesday to suspend the sixth hearing of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee on the $81-million money laundering scandal, it was not clear whether the inquiry would proceed to a roaring conclusion or simply fade out in a whimper. → Read More
Roxas vows faster Clark airport upgrade
LIBERAL Party standard bearer Mar Roxas renewed yesterday his commitment, if elected president, to fast-track his plan to have Clark International Airport in Pampanga upgraded as the gateway twin of the cramped Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay. → Read More
Catch Duterte by his gaping mouth
IT SEEMS the more Mayor Digong Duterte talks, the more he disaffects discerning voters, but that is the presidential candidate’s lookout. → Read More
Envoy hits ‘A-class’ condo sale abuses
WE HAVE been receiving email, mostly expressing concern, after the publication last April 12 of our Postscript titled “‘A-class’ con artists dupe condo buyers.” → Read More
To err or earn: The dilemma on AMLA
BY THIS TIME it should be clear to senators and congressmen that they erred in 2013 when they succumbed to a lobby to exempt casinos from the coverage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act that was then opened up precisely for them to amend and improve. → Read More
‘A-class’ con artists dupe condo buyers
IT IS NOT just low to middle income-earners who are robbed of their dream homes by scheming real estate sellers. → Read More