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CamSur Politics: From the partitioning of the province to the factionalism of families

J.A. Carizo — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:22:21 +0000

One of the most revered Chinese general is Sun Tzu whose “Art of War” has found its way in political and even in business management textbooks. But Sun Tzu’s classics will definitely become out of touch when one talks of electoral warfare in the Province of Camarines Sur – the province where politics divide not […]

Masbate Candidates for the 2013 Congressional and Provincial Elections

J.A. Carizo — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:57:00 +0000

Same clans, same names and a few new candidates. This describes the provincial and congressional races in Masbate, the province that is used to be known as the “wild, wild west of Luzon”. But, will the changing political climate of the province provide an opening for the few courageous ones who are trying to compete […]

CamSur Candidates for the 2013 Congressional and Provincial elections

J.A. Carizo — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:27:09 +0000

One interesting philo-political piece was presented by Prof. Adrian Remodo last 2009 in the Bicol Studies Conference at Naga City. Titled “Sadiring Tawo: From Familial To The Oligarchic Politics”, the piece explores the role of kinship (or even just associational ties to a politician) in shaping or reinforcing monopolistic political behavior. But has the “sadiring tawo” […]

CamNorte’s Candidates for 2013 Congressional and Provincial Elections

J.A. Carizo — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:07:13 +0000

Generally, incumbency matters. But will this make a difference in Camarines Norte’s Congressional and provincial elections? In the First Congressional District, the race is open as incumbent Congressman Jojo Unico is vying for the gubernatorial post under the National Unity Party (NUP). Expectations, however, are high for Winnie Oco not only because of name recall […]

Five years and counting…

J.A. Carizo — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:58:48 +0000

It’s the fifth year for Biklish.com and in those years we were able to share facts, stats and crafts. Recent WordPress report shows that some of Biklish’s most popular posts were written before 2012 — meaning, the articles were considered by you, dear readers, as relevant. Thank you. The most popular posts include: Rizal: some […]

Catanduanes’ Candidates for 2013 Congressional and Provincial Elections

J.A. Carizo — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:33:27 +0000

Incumbents usually have the advantage. But will the sitting elected officials in Catanduanes make it in 2013? Here are some interesting facts: First, Since 1992, there was no governor who was able to complete three terms. The most that a governor could get is two terms and these are Verceles and, at present, Cua. Should […]

Albay’s candidates for 2013 Congressional and Provincial Elections

J.A. Carizo — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:08:34 +0000

A done deal. This phrase could best describe the gubernatorial and congressional elections in Albay particularly for the Second and Third Districts. Gov. Joey Salceda (LP) has no contender while 2nd Dist. Cong. Al Francis Bichara (NP) and 3rd Dist. Cong. Fernando V. Gonzales (LP) have none but token challengers. In the First Congressional District, […]

Sorsogon Congressional and Provincial Candidates for 2013 Elections

J.A. Carizo — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:16:42 +0000

The elections in Sorsogon is expected to be one of the interesting local elections in the Bicol Region. Political clans still dominate but non-clan politicians are also on the rise and are posing challenges to make Sorsogon elections vibrant. In the congressional race, the vacuum created by the late Cong. Salvador Escudero of the First […]

Hilinga

J.A. Carizo — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:39:54 +0000

An mga dahon–palan–nagtatabyon. Sisay maka-isip kan pangangaipo? Sisay makarumdom na iuro-otro? Manlaen-laen na kusog, duon kan tuklang, hiro na may marambong na pigtataram. Nugad pigsurusampilong kan dai, nugad garo sana aki na pigtatapi-tapi. Sisay naggakod ki rason? Kisay naaampos an kurdon kan mala? An mga dahon na ini, minsan buhay na sa saindang berdeng dugo, […]

CamSur partition: It’s not the economy, stupid! (3)

J.A. Carizo — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:25:53 +0000

The economics of the partition? Naga City Councilor Joseling Tuason is partly correct to say that “more than the political concessions that might be accorded those public figures who are pursuing or resisting the partition, there are grave social and economic restructuring of the entire setup and existing status of Camarines Sur if any changes […]