Terminal issue and the rule of law

Ricky Poca 04/03/2017

Of the four complaints filed against Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña at the Ombudsman and Office of the President, the most serious involves the operation of the van-for-hire terminal at the Citicenter. The City Council declared that…

An act of mental dishonesty

Ricky Poca 03/27/2017

I’M happy that last week’s road rage case finally reached a point of clear direction with suspect David Lim Jr. now facing a criminal complaint in court after staying in jail for two nights. Lim’s camp advanced…

Like vultures feeding on carcasses

Ricky Poca 03/20/2017

  Last week, the big mining companies went on the offensive against Environment Secretary Gina Lopez who was out of the country at the time, and I say they were shameless in their attacks against her. Like…

Lopez is a bright spot in gov’t

Ricky Poca 03/13/2017

Last Wednesday and Thursday, I watched the confirmation hearing of Environment Secretary Gina Lopez, and it was an eye-opener. Initially, I didn’t give much attention until I heard her answer hard questions from some members of the…

Osmeña is scaring away investors

Ricky Poca 03/06/2017

The late councilor Gervasio Lavilles authored Municipal Resolution 138 in Aug. 31, 1931 calling on Congress to enact a law converting the municipality of Cebu into a city. Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said the city is…

Vicente Rama’s legacy of public service

Ricky Poca 02/27/2017

Vicente Rama was like any growing kid in that he was always in a rush to do the things he wanted to do which was to excel in anything he set his mind to. And like any…

Due process of law

Ricky Poca 02/20/2017

These past few days were quite busy for BDO’s Magallanes branch, which secured a 30-day restraining order from the court to stop the closure order issued by City Hall for violations cited by Cebu City Mayor Tomas…

Tomas’ animosity towards SM

Ricky Poca 02/13/2017

  Many are wondering why our mayor of Cebu City is after BDO and SM when in fact these corporations are major investors in Cebu. The mayor accused them of violating some laws and even threatened them…

A fruitful Manila trip

Ricky Poca 02/06/2017

Last Friday, I left Cebu for Manila to consult Dr. Enrique Ona of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) and on arriving there with my companion, we were overwhelmed with the number of people who had…

Trump’s controversial first week

Ricky Poca 01/30/2017

The first week of US President Donald J. Trump was filled with controversy as he issued numerous executive orders that somehow made good on his campaign promises. His first executive order that ordered the building of a…

Trump’s ascension and Bato’s humiliation

Ricky Poca 01/23/2017

I WAS practically glued to the TV for one whole day last Friday to watch the inauguration of businessman Donald John Trump as the 45th president of the US. The ceremony and the entire affair was in…

The Child Jesus and child abuse

Ricky Poca 01/16/2017

A belated Pit Senyor to all the devotees of the Blessed Child Jesus, and I hope all of you including the balikbayans enjoyed/are enjoying your stay here in Cebu. Thank God we had a peaceful grand procession…

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