PAQUITO (Jojo) OCHOA, Jr., Executive Secretary Paquito “Jojo” Ochoa finished Law at the Ateneo de Manila University after he had obtained his degree in Economics from the University of Santo Tomas. Aside from being a former classmate, Jojo Ochoa has been the legal adviser of President Noynoy Aquino since 1988. EDWIN LACIERDA, Presidential Spokesman Edwin […]
Category: Philippine Politics
Gordon to go back to law practice
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Richard Gordon bared that he is considering going back to private law practice after he lost in his presidential bid in the May 10 elections. Gordon, whose term in the Senate ends on June 30, also plans to pursue his dream to modernize the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), of which […]
Final list of 12 senators proclaimed
1. Ramon Revilla (Lakas Kampi) 2. Jinggoy Estrada (Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino) 3. Miriam Defensor Santiago (People’s Reform Party) 4. Franklin Drillon (Liberal Party) 5. Juan Ponce Enrile (Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino) 6. Pia Cayetano (Nacionalista Party) 7. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (Nacionalista Party) 8. Ralph Recto (Liberal Party) 9. Vicente Sotto III (Nationalist People’s Coalition) […]
“Surveys conditioned the minds of the voters” – Gordon
“Looking at those proclaimed, I could have easily done that,” Gordon said, referring to the winners in the Senate race. Gordon blamed popularity surveys for his election defeat, saying they conditioned the minds of the voters. “It didn’t mean people don’t respect me,” he told his cheering supporters. “Before, it was just about money. These […]
Estrada dumps Binay
Former Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay was supposed to be the running mate of presidential candidate Joseph Ejercito Estrada who ranked number 2 during the past national elections in the Philippines. The ballot he cast however, clearly showed that no vote was marked for the position of vice president. It has been reported that Estrada was […]
Manny Pacquiao wins a seat in congress
Manny Pacquiao has held many titles during his glittering boxing career but after the May 10 elections in the Philippines, he successfully added a new one: Congressman. After just a few days of vote counting, the current welterweight world champion was declared the winner in his bid for the Philippine Congressional seat in his home […]
If this leader should fail. . . by Miguel Syjuco
Once upon a time, everything made sense. Ferdinand Marcos was evil, Benigno Aquino was good. Poverty was caused by the dictator and his Iron Butterfly, Imelda. The fastest progressing nation in the region became “the sick man of Asia” only because of the loss of democracy. There’s no better excuse for problems than having had […]
WANTED: Fugitive Sen. Panfilo Lacson
As of this writing, Senator Panfilo Lacson is still in hiding and his whereabouts still unknown. He managed to leave the country just a few days before a warrant was issued for his arrest. He is wanted for the murder of publicist Bubby Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in November 2000. In spite of […]
Kensei Yonzon: For your consideration: Richard Gordon
I put down my thoughts today with much regret for the time I had let pass. Time I have lost. Perhaps, if I’d made up my mind sooner, I could have done more. But here we are, five days to go before we, the Filipino people, are given an opportunity to steer our nation. In […]
Who is the real Dick Gordon?
Patricia Evangelista spoke her mind and revealed her personal dislike for Dick Gordon. She’s entitled to voice her opinion. Dick Gordon is not her cup of tea. That’s fine, it’s a free universe. I’m sure there are people who share her disdain for the Man Who Would be President. You are entitled to your thoughts. […]
Gordon sues SWS & Pulse Asia
With just a few remaining days before the moment of truth, presidential candidate Sen. Richard Gordon sues two polling firms. During the past several weeks, both Social Weather Station (SWS) and Pulse Asia had been releasing poll results showing Gordon at the tail end of the surveys. Because of this, Gordon is believed to have […]
Comparing one Manny and the other by Greg Macabenta
Manny Pangilinan delivered a graduation speech at the Ateneo. It was subsequently revealed that substantial portions of the speech had been lifted from speeches of President Barrack Obama, JK Rowling of Harry Potter fame, and Oprah Winfrey. It was a case of plagiarism. Learning of the embarrassing situation which he had unwittingly fallen into, Pangilinan […]