Rumors have been spreading like wildfire claiming former Bacolod City councilor, Atty. Lyndon Caña, plans to run in the upcoming elections for Bacolod City mayor. Different groups are reportedly urging him to run as many are fed up with the current political situation in the city. Let us join hands and pray he will heed …
OPINION
Institutionalizing an oligarchy in Negros Occidental
Oligarchy (noun): (Government by) a small group of powerful people –Cambridge Dictionary The word “oligarchy” has been tossed around the Filipino vernacular for decades, pointing to how the country has been ruled in the past (and, in many cases, today) by a small group of people. The current administration of President Rodrigo Duterte vowed …
The ‘Iron Lady’ Zulueta I know
“Win or lose, we go shopping after the election.” –Imelda Marcos Dr. Perla S. Zulueta’s “surprise” entry into the Iloilo City lone district congressional race must have saddened City Councilor Joshua Alim and former City Councilor Julienne ‘Jam-Jam’ Baronda as both should be aware the latest potential candidate carries with her a nearly impeccable …
Where there is power, is there abuse?
A group gathered over coffee recently to discuss the latest viral video depicting a political figure abusing their power. In reality, that type of abuse is very minimal, the individual in question only happened to become a prominent figure on social media. A banker said airport authorities bowing to politicians is “common practice” because government …
Government employee conduct
The performance and conduct of government employees are subject to public scrutiny; they serve as a mirror and represent the government. Their actions must be viewed as acts of the government. Considering their salaries come from taxpayer money, the people are their bosses; they have a duty to serve with sincerity and unquestionable integrity. Government …
Judel Romero’s link with ‘Dragon’
“Even in killing men, observe the rules of propriety.” –Confucius The group behind the grisly murder of Atty. Edeljulio Romero will likely continue until all remaining appendages attached to the Odicta drug group, which operates throughout the Western Visayas, are wiped out. Judel (how I referred to him) knew he was a target for …
Kevin Tan: Do not be afraid in hiring professionals
During the open forum in the recently concluded W+B organized event held at Manila Marriott Hotel, I recall hearing the emcee asking my co-resource speaker, Kevin Tan, CEO of public listed holding company Alliance Global Inc. (AGI) several compelling questions extracted from participants. I am highlighting three questions with Kevin’s answers: Q1: Having worked for …
Fil-Canadian running for city council in Canada
“I think there’s no higher calling in terms of a career than public service, which is a chance to make a difference in people’s lives and improve the world.” –Jack Lew Members of the Filipino-Canadian community in Surrey, British Columbia, located within Metro Vancouver in Canada, are excited to have one of their community …
‘Where were you when I needed you most?’
“Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you to grow you into your happiest, strongest, wisest self.” –Karen Salmansohn I have my misgivings regarding reports claiming former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog will endorse candidates in the upcoming 2019 midterm elections. Given he …
A riddle by Mark Twain
First and foremost, who is Mark Twain? If you think my question is silly, superfluous, or too over-the-top, then you are intelligent or very much schooled – because you know who Mark Twain is in a split second. If you are shaking your head – I’m sorry to say – you’re an ignoramus. Sorry for …