Cebu News, Trends, Issues, Politics

Raul del Mar Should Learn from P-Noy

In today’s issue of The Philippine Inquirer, we read this bit of news: While seeking a second term as representative of his (President Aquino) district in Tarlac, political leaders asked him for a list of his accomplishments during his first term as his name was nowhere to be found in the province’s waiting sheds and [...]

The Public Squabbles of Our Leaders

When we watch the public quarrels of the governor and vice-governor, we either can be entertained or disgusted. Or we can experience other emotions. One thing, though, we will not feel is inspired. Our government leaders must inspire. It is inspiration that motivates us to follow. Then it is good governance that keeps us following. [...]

21 Iranian Students Plunge to Their Deaths

They were riding with around 20 other students in a bus owned by JD Tours when the bus lost its brakes and plunged down a steep ravine from a mountainous curve in the Transcentral highway off Balamban. The driver and owner of the bus also perished. Most of these students were medical students at Cebu [...]

I’m not Voting for Dynasty

I live in the north of Cebu city. This means I have two choices for congressman, or should I say congresswoman. One is Cutie del Mar, daughter of incumbent Rep. Raul del Mar. I know nothing of Cutie del Mar. Her name suddenly popped up as a candidate to represent my district in Congress. The [...]

An Excellent Traveller’s Stop

I’m writing this in a place called, "Apple Tree Suites." My wife and I are staying here as a gift from our son, who’s also staying here with his wife and cousin for a few days break. This isn’t resort, but part of the gift is our son paying for everything, including the food. But [...]

New Video of Cebu CPDRC Inmates

These are hardened criminals getting together and working together with Michael Jackson’s choreographer to perform this latest dance. To say the least, it’s inspiring! ------------- Click here to send money to the Philippines with Xoom. ONLINE & CONVENIENT – LOW FEES – GUARANTEED. Send now.

Cerge Remonde Passes Away

I was saddened by the news at the passing of Cerge Remonde, GMA’s press secretary, shortly before noon today. Although Cerge was vituperated by many for his staunch support and loyalty for GMA’s policies, he was the kind of man who wouldn’t allow power to get to his head. I met Cerge when I worked [...]

Second Hand High-end Cars for Sale

I’m helping a friend sell the following cars: * 2005 Jeep Wrangler – dark green, 2-door top down, lifted to 4 inches; Php1.750M * Mercedes Benz S600 – midnight blue; Php1.850M * 2003 Volvo S60 Turbo – red; Php1.250M * 2000 Ford F150 – metallic dark green; Php650T * 2002 Chevrolet Suburban – metallic black; [...]

Larranaga to Fly the Coop?

I’m one of those mortified by the approval of our government for Paco Larrañaga to serve time in a Spanish prison instead of our state penitentiary. To recall, Larrañaga was one of 7 men convicted of raping and killing two sisters, Marijoy and Jacqueline Chiong. Their death sentence, which was affirmed by the Supreme Court, [...]

We Will Miss You, President Aquino

We deeply condole with the Aquino family and the whole Philippine nation at the passing of former President Corazon Aquino. Her courage, her simplicity, her strength will forever be etched in the hearts of her fellow Filipinos. We will miss you dearly, President Cory! ------------- Click here to send money to the Philippines with Xoom. [...]