The headlines speak for the times and hurt us sometimes…
THE headlines tell us what continue to dominate our national life even as we head toward #Change. Pestering problems. Whispering hope.
*** BOC seizes 320 drums of shabu ingredients, says MB headline.
The drug lords are still persistent in their illegal trade and are flooding the local market with shabu. The DU30 administration cannot afford to rest but must continue its war on drugs.
*** Floods, landslides threaten Caraga due to continuous rain.
Still reeling from the impact of the 6.7 earthquake, Caraga folks are bound to suffer more… due to ecological destruction caused by illegal loggers and destructive miners.
*** payoff bared. BI execs 1100-M demanded amount in exchange for release of 1,300 casino workers.
“Lam-bingan” blues show that graft and corruption is recurring like cancer. Hard stand needed from the “Punisher.”
*** Alvarez vows to push for ERC abolition due to corruption.
Speaker Alvarez says regulating the country’s electric industry and promoting competition have been “ignored” resulting in the high cost of electricity – or “electrocution” of the people.
*** SMC pushes $14-B new airport proposal.
SMC President Ramon Ang says an additional airport can be set up in Bulacan — so we can take off faster.
*** Trillanes dared to show proof of corruption.
President Duterte says he is willing to reveal his bank records to dispel doubts about alleged massive wealth and “not in response to grandstanding” – and its thrills.
*** PET turns down Robredo appeal, will proceed hearing on Marcos protest.
Leni’s and Bongong’s fight over the vice presidency to linger and bother many… especially the Aquinos and the Marcoses.
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Workaholic Rody needs rest, too. Malacañang denies speculations that the President is sick. Just resting, not rusting, it implied.
*** FVR okay with 31st People Power celebration breaking tradition.
Former President Fidel V. Ramos says he understands the planned transfer of EDSA celebrations to Camp Crame grounds due to traffic problem but advises the government to work faster and… “be on top of the situation.”