Battle for Power: Romualdez, GMA and the “House” Tug-of-War—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

10/24/2023

At the heart of this drama was the discovery of a “meticulous plan” by Arroyo to oust Romualdez from his position as Speaker while he was in the US around May this year. But what seems like…

‘DYNASTY” sa baranggay, bawal na: SANA-ALL pati sa Mayor, Gov., Cong. at Senador —‘WAG KANG PIKON! ni JAKE J. MADERAZO

10/19/2023

Ang pagbabawal sa “political dynasties” ay nasa 1987 Constitution; Article 2, section 26- “the state shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law”. …

P20/kilo of rice is “doable” if govt subsidizes farmer inputs—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

10/17/2023

Our case is pathetic nationwide, with our provincial rice farmers being left on their own, throughout the planting-harvest seasons. But there is some good news, especially in some rice producing provinces. For instance, the other week, farmers…

Sino ang sinungaling sa LTFRB? Suspended Chair Guadiz o si ex-Assistant Tumbado?—‘WAG KANG PIKON! ni JAKE J. MADERAZO

10/12/2023

Ang whistleblower ay si Jeff Gallos Tumbado, dating head executive assistant ni suspended LTFRB Teofilo Guadiz III at hepe ng kanyang information bureau. Si Tombado na dating kolumnista sa print (Bulgar) at reporter sa broadcast (DZMM) na…

Massive P30-B haul of illicit drugs: Financing winning drug lords in politics?—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

10/10/2023

This reminds us of the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s perspective on campaign financing. She once noted that here, winning elections often requires favor from drug lords, jueteng lords, and warlords. Congressman Barbers’ insight rings true, highlighting the…

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