The important thing in drafting solid agreements is the journey. No matter how united the family clan is, the generational transition from founder to offspring and the complexity of the offspring to a multi-generational family where cousins with diverse interests become shareholders can invariably take its toll on the family business. That is why families …
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Watch out for an election day ‘Judas’
“There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable; for in politics there is no honour.” –Benjamin Disraeli Within the first two weeks of college, students often spend that time adding and dropping classes. In Philippine politics, traitors adopt similar techniques if certain candidates are lagging behind …
AND KNK now in its 12th year of working for God
“…This gospel of salvation coming from God shall be preached to all the nations… and then the end shall come…” –Matthew 24:14 Due to preparations for the recently-concluded 12th commemoration of the Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ Church, or the Simbahang Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo (AND KNK), which was …
The ‘matrix’ and ‘yellow journalism’
“We don’t go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers.” –Helen Thomas This column will compare former Manila Times Associate Editor Felipe ‘Ipe’ Salvosa II to American journalist Richard Harding Davis, who was active in the early …
Why can’t the country have new faces in the Senate?
A group of golfers and doctors were engaged in a “beer talk” at a golf course and wondered why the country can’t have new faces running for Senate. A golfer named James wondered why voters should re-elect senators who have already served their six-year term. “Can we not give chances to deserving Pinoys who are …
Journalists are not the enemy
“Journalism is what we need to make democracy work.” –Walter Cronkite I am a Filipino community journalist, not an enemy of the state. I belong to the so-called “Fourth Estate;” the chief vanguard of democracy that serves as a catalyst of change and watchdog of government’s three branches – the executive, legislative, and judicial. …
Calls for prayer following earthquakes is problematic
“…Those who listen to my Word and fulfill them are…wise… People who listen to my Word but do not obey them are… fools…” –Matthew 7:24, 26 We are again witnessing a prayer revival. With the recent earthquakes, people are asking each other to pray – prayers don’t work that way. Jesus said: “Not …
Amused by promises
Easter Sunday saw a doctor, nurse, priest, and two retirees – a hotelier and a salesman – gather at a shopping mall over coffee. The priest started the ball rolling by saying, “I always laugh aloud when I see television ads where old senatorial candidates say their ‘vows of promises’ in attracting voters to their …
The Ilonggo ‘Bikoy’
“I wasn’t aware of it at the time, but I was a big favorite with the mafia.” –Brenda Lee Iloilo City has its own ‘Bikoy,’ the anonymous self-confessed former drug syndicate member who has accused President Rodrigo Duterte’s family of involvement in the “narco-business,” who claimed to have “survived” after leaving the syndicate to …
Christ has risen! It is time to rejoice
Christianity has been a long standing religion throughout the world – and the biggest one with the largest number of believers. As Christians, we practice Lent and have high regard for the solemnity of the observance. With Christ’s sacrifice, we have been saved from sin; and with His resurrection, we have hope in salvation. These …