Staying the course and keeping the curse

Metro Cebu and of all our regional roads and thoroughfares of all unnecessary obstruction, including vehicles parked on the streets and barriers [not] sanctioned by the government, and penalize all of stature.”

“A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. The chain that binds our resolve to break free from the bondage of foreign dominance and political decadence.”

“Look beyond your biases, your prejudices, your ambition and your political agenda. The search for change will begin and end only when we look into ourselves and

“It is during trying times and troubled events that the resilience, perseverance and determination of the people are tested. The Filipino is no stranger or neophyte to situations like the one we face today. We can, and we will, overcome as we did countless times in the past, ( but) only if we work together towards a common goal.”

*** News: Duterte not welcome in the United States – US lawmaker. Who said he is going?

*** Twelve European Union lawmakers visited Sen. Leila de Lima at the Philippine National Police detention center last week to make sure she was being treated well in the lockup. They said the purpose of the visit was to express their concern as parliamentarians in Europe about the case of De Lima and also their concern about human rights.

Of course, they did not bother to visit the slain policemen in Mindoro Oriental or condemn the ambush of PSG personnel. They are probably not entitled to their version of “human rights.”

*** One of the most surprising act of President Digong was not during the SONA. Against the advice of his security staff, he faced the protesters outside the Batasan and tried to converse with the leftist groups. As imperfect as he is to some, he is courage to face his accusers within striking distance. Good work, good deeds and good faith to all.