The Manila Times

Heart-to-hurt moments

- Insidethes­essionhall, Senatecann­otstop the Reyes

J should be happy instead of making us cry. *** - No face recognitio­n needed.

*** Read how media is treating a controvers­ial senator with these headlines: impending arrest

possible arrest today -

decipher why.

*** Senator Richard Gordon: Wally Sombero, an alleged middleman of gambling tycoon Jack involvemen­t in the alleged bribery of two Bureau

of money to some critics but it was during these hearings that the public came to know that a retired policeman has a bank account balance of more than P20 million. It was also uncovered that Sombero was able to get past the BI scrutiny and was able to leave the country for Singapore.

the P50 million bribery case was suspended by the

*** readers by its headlines

and will insist that the rule of law be followed, Sen on Monday. Next paragraph: But Drilon, who is acting Senate President - mentel is abroad, conceded that See what I mean? III who

*** - for each elderly parent shall likewise be allowed to the individual taxpayer; provided that the elderly the taxpayer,” Pampanga Representa­tive Gloria

- are lightened in their sunset years.

*** Erap backs planned smoking ban. Smoking exempted.

*** House approves bill extending passport validity to 10 years. While they are at it, they should lessen the requiremen­ts of new and old applicants. Why impose stringent rules to acquire a travel docu regions for that matter.

*** coldest temperatur­e in Baguio so far this year, making it the perfect cuddle weather for lovers

*** Here we go again. P2B Duterte aid

-

- munities – Palace

pledge for Surigao

Duterte] talked about was for those affected by proposed mining closures that the government would provide if and when it is implemente­d,” he said in a text message.

for indigents and rehabilita­tion of drug dependents—again, not for Surigao.

“I think there is confusion about the P2 bil released last year for medicine and drug rehabilita

*** Placard-bearing students from the University of the Philippine­s trooped to the Department of audit that led to the closure and suspension of 28 big mining companies.

the 41 operating metallic mines in the country, 23 only 12 passed the mining audit.

down, now they want them to open.

*** Why do we give assistance when someone passed away and fail to do the same when one was alive and needed it most?

*** Post-Valentines notes: Dear friends,

Be careful. Wives nowadays may possess “actionable intelligen­ce.”

at the same time. So, I went to Jollibee right away.

Notice to all: February 14 is a working called “Victoria.”

- the total population of the Philippine­s is now 102,250,133. Easy, easy....

When still single, the tab is on men. When

Somebody asked me why Valentines Day is always represente­d by a heart as its symbol. Does he really think that a kidney, liver, brain, or intestine will be more romantic?

Valentines Day is the day your wife wonders why you bought again another refrigerat­or

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