Going beyond Oplan TokHang

Editorial 07/19/2016

Others view it as a “shakedown” while many more see Oplan TokHang (Toktok Hangyo or Knock and Appeal) as an effective grassroots strategy by the Duterte administration to verify, profile and monitor suspected drug users and pushers.…

Deceptive advertising of federalization

07/19/2016

Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise during the election campaign, Congress has tabled a proposal to establish a federal system of government. Federalization has been depicted by its proponents as the panacea for our national problems. Those proposing…

Napolcom holds Central Visayas anti-crime consultation

Carmel Loise Matus 07/12/2016

The National Police Commission in Central Visayas (Napolcom-7) tapped private sector, academe and government agencies participation in crafting a five-year crime prevention program. Napolcom-7 director Homer Cabral said it was the first time that they conducted consultation…

Citizen’s Charter reviewed to hasten processes

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/08/2016

HEADS of government agencies including that of the Civil Service Commission are reviewing the Citizen’s Charter to find out if they can further streamline processes and requirements of government transactions. The memorandum up for review was issued…

No apologies for war against illegal drugs

Editorial 07/07/2016

When President Rodrigo Duterte announced during a thanksgiving concert held in Davao City that he was naming top PNP officials who were protectors of the illegal drug trade in the country, he also called on them to…

Leaner staff, more efficient systems for Cebu City

Nestle L. Semilla 06/30/2016

CLEANING up city hall of unnecessary employees and inefficient systems are among the first priorities of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña, who made a commitment to end corruption as he assumed office yesterday. In his first press…

Will change really happen, Mayor Luigi?

Jobers R. Bersales 06/29/2016

First, let me congratulate President Rodrigo Duterte and wish him all the best as he begins his presidency with the turnover of the keys to Malacañang today. I also hope his ascension to the highest office in…

Entitlement

Editorial 06/21/2016

Unless the barangay officials who refused to return their service vehicles to City Hall for inventory produce incontrovertible proof that doing so will paralyze services in their areas, then there is no reason for them not to…

Dictator

06/21/2016

What IS the meaning of human life? This is the most important question that one will face in the course of one’s worldly existence. Interestingly, Albert Camus once said: “I have never seen anyone die for the…

Duterte open to ‘cordial relationship’ with Robredo

06/17/2016

DAVAO CITY—Despite coming from opposite sides of the political fence, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte is open to a “cordial working relationship” with Vice President-elect Leni Robredo, his spokesperson said on Thursday. Designated presidential spokesperson Ernesto “Ernie” Abella expressed…

Cebu legislators: Strange bedfellows

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Julit C. Jainar 06/15/2016

As the jump on the Duterte bandwagon continues, new oaths of allegiance for the winning party are expected from local politicians. But what can be expected now that political nemesis find themselves under the same umbrella of…

Looming dictatorship

Editorial 06/15/2016

President Benigno Aquino III’s final Independence Day speech may draw derision, an angry outburst or a tempered response from his successor, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, but it still bears watching a few weeks from now when Aquino steps…

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