Droughts next year and Cheaper Water rates offer from Maynilad—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

12/05/2023

These scenarios require speedy government action to put on very high priority,  water sustainability and security, particularly for prime urban areas like Metro Manila, Calabarzon and other urban centers.…

All eyes on Comelec’s decision on Smartmatic’s participation in 2025 polls—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

11/28/2023

Adding to the complexity is the fact that every action taken by Smartmatic in an election is meticulously ordered and sanctioned by Comelec. The commissioners will face a dilemma. If they acknowledge even the slightest contractual breach…

Level playing field for Angkas, Joy Ride and MoveIt-a must—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

11/21/2023

However, the bills are pending since the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Traffic Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are still in the middle of a motorcycle taxi industry pilot study that included three players Angkas,…

Will there be another weaponized DOJ under this administration?—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

11/14/2023

Yesterday, the court granted her bail, and she is provisionally released after six years and eight months detention inside Camp Crame. In a decision dated Nov. 10 under case no. 17-167, Presiding Judge Gener Gito of the…

Heated debate on pro- or anti-China issues—SHARP EDGES by JAKE J. MADERAZO

11/07/2023

First is the Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc to Filipinos and Hungyuan Island to Chinese), a fish-rich lagoon about 60 square miles supposed to be “shared fishing grounds” but now guarded by militia ships and Chinese Coast…