The storm has just left Metro Manila. The swath of destruction is horrendous. More than the physical damages, though, we are left wondering why is government totally helpless in addressing even the most basic needs in disaster relief and rescue operations. The Philippine Star has an explanation—according to an interview with Cong. Teofisto Guingona III, funds [...]

A source who requested anonymity confirms earlier reports of a meeting allegedly between Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her friend, former Porac Mayor Lilia Pineda which happened in one of the visits of Arroyo in Pampanga. According to the source, the meeting reportedly was called by Pineda. And the agenda? Small Town Lottery (STL). Pineda has asked Mrs. [...]

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How to make sense of Mrs. Arroyo’s speech yesterday? Everybody was waiting for her to drop the ultimate bombshell—announce that she’ll be stepping down from power come June 2010. And she did, although most did not believe what she said, despite both her greedy husband and son validating it. I think people are wary of [...]