Fools rush in
PRESIDENT Duterte has approved recommendations to liberalize rice importation in a bid to address the soaring prices of
of 6.7 percent last month.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque yesterday announced President Duterte’s order to “liberalize” rice importation to allow the “un-
staple commodity to the market.
Meanwhile, Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol is disputing Roque’s claim. These releases give me a headache caused by
Meantime, San Miguel Corp. has expressed its willingness to import rice. I am tempted to make a fearless forecast that they will also venture into brewing fermented rice wine, or “sake,” in the future.
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As of press time, still no Ultra Lotto 6/58 winner as jackpot nears P1.03 billion. The whole nation is in a gambling frenzy. CBCP must be on a secret retreat somewhere. I don’t want to place my bet where it is.
Theme song for 2019 midterm election: “Fools Rush In.”
Point of clarification: Yellow Cab pizza outlet is not in any way connected with the opposition.
No truth to the rumor that Cong. Bertiz is writing a book on how a monthly period can be reduced to occur only once a year. It could have been a blockbuster, if you ask me.
By the way dear Congressman Bertiz, PRRD has signed into law the national ID bill. Time to discard those fancy ones.
Christmas is just around the corner. Does it mean that there will be
of my travel bucket lists.
Never accept any friend request from me. I am an avid population control advocate hence I dislike cloning.
Brett Michael Kavanaugh is now an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. The US Sen-
not looking for a Pope. Pope Francis is still very much around.
Dear Facebook friends, I have only one face, a few old books and only one account in a bank that is almost zero. Please do not make a friend request. Mark Zuckerberg will not allow it.
Do not accept any friend request from Mark Zuckerberg. His account was hacked by Twitter and Instagram.
Many are expressing their intention to run for a Senate seat. “Running” is a mode for physical
view is more desirable as I am deeply concerned on the “wellness” of the electorate.
My main weakness is procrastination. I will tell you the reasons why. Tomorrow or some other day.
An appeal to power generation companies: Please increase the buying power of our currency.
- ards always blame “external market forces” as the cause of our
“internalize” the solutions? Whenever PRRD disappears, the opposition questions his health condition as something to worry about. When he appeared taking his family to Hong Kong for a much- needed rest, he is accused of “gallivanting” or enjoying the perks of his position. And we always hear them talk about “invasion of privacy, freedom of movement, and civil rights of individuals.”
Nowadays, truth is hard to - one who speaks it.
Reading lips is a sign of old age. It brings attention that the batteries of your hearing aid are weak and need replacements.
News: PH bans entry of pork
suggest the implementation of the
2019 budget deliberations.
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I read in one news item that entertainment anchor and news reporter Gretchen Fullido seeks a total of P48 million in damages from colleagues Ces Drilon, Marie Lozano and Venancio Borromeo, accusing them of libel under Article 353 of the Revised Penal Code. This is sad news from a network that espouses the tagline “
I spent a good portion of my lifetime as an employee of this network and I can attest that
- ded within its day to day operations. Healthy competitive spirit is well enshrined in our bid for perfection in the industry.
During my time, an “ombudsman” of sorts was created to safeguard corporate discipline as desired by our late CEO Eugenio Lopez Jr. It was then headed by lawyer Lorenzo Tañada Jr. Ethics investigations were conducted with fairness and not bound by selective procedurals, meaning that high rating personalities are all subject to scrutiny and disciplinary action.
I just hope that the internal investigation regarding this issue was conducted in the same manner and that the courts will expedite a quick resolution to the pending case. All eyes will be focused as well on how the management will handle its “body language.” Fame, glory and wages are the major abductive predators for these behaviors as acquired by the “star” status earned by some along the years.
We only hope for the better as this issue will affect the broadcast industry as a whole. Stains or blemishes will eventually unfold while the case is being tried. Competitors will possibly grab the opportunity for bashing for the sake of ratings and revenue. Let us all be sober in dealing with the forthcoming legal procedures and stay upright along the way.
I have been fortunate to be writing columns for this paper twice a week and I am very humbled to note that our editorial board never meddles or intrudes at any time to “shape” our views and opinions. My colleagues can attest to this, that the owners
freely as they should be.
“A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.” -- John F. Kennedy
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Good work, good deeds and good faith to all.