The initial challenges in the SEA Games 2019

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 11/29/2019

Do Filipino athletes feel the so called “home court” advantage now that the South East Asian (SEA) Games is held in the country this year? Will they not be affected by the noise on social media as…

Lessons for Carcar’s lechon vendors 

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 11/15/2019

The four lechon vendors of Carcar City who unjustly misled their customers finally got a dose of their own medicine after city Mayor Merciditas Apura shut down their stalls.  The four stalls that were ordered closed immediately…

On illegal drugs: Will VP Leni walk the talk?

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 11/08/2019

It is clear from the very start that the Filipino people agree to the style of President Rodrigo Duterte in solving the serious illegal drug problem in the country.   His style was clearly communicated by him…

‘Teleserye’  like story of Mayor David Navaro’s last days

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 11/01/2019

The chronology of events leading to the last chapter of the life of the late Clarin, Misamis Occidental Mayor David Navaro was like a “teleserye” that is about to end, full of action and thrill. Each episode…

Is Director Ambrocio Ibones sleeping at OSC Center?

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 10/11/2019

In less than 4 months, 3 series of negative incidents happened at the Operation Second Chance (OSC) Center under the leadership of Director Ambrocio Ibones. He is an appointee of the new Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella. …

Mambaling flooding: When the cart is put before the horse

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 09/13/2019

With the admission of a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official that the delayed drainage project in Mambaling was the cause of the waist-deep flooding in the area, we have now found proof of what…

 Who is behind Faeldon’s action? 

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 09/06/2019

It is still fresh in our minds that when former military man Nicanor Faeldon was designated as the chief of the Bureau of Customs, the agency was subjected to a vast controversy of corruption.  Tons of shabu…

Julian “Teban” Daan Performing Arts 

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 08/30/2019

  The plan of Talisay City Vice-Mayor Alan Bucao to name the City’s performing arts office after the late Councilor Julian Daan, to be known as Julian “Teban” Daan Performing Arts, is laudable. This is one way…

Adios Radyoman Julian “Teban” Daan

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 08/23/2019

A great radio drama script writer, director, talent and comedian  — Julian Bacus Daan, who was well known by his radio name  “Esteban Escudero” or “Teban,” passed away at the age of 74. Daan died of heart…

NBI truly does its job on Atty. Juril Patino’s rape case

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 07/26/2019

I would like to commend the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-7) for religiously doing its job from start to finish within the sphere of its authority on the rape case against accused, Atty. Juril Patino. The NBI…

Leni versus Sara in 2022

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 07/12/2019

Women’s power, although yet to see its complete victory, has gone a long way already.  We already had two women presidents:  Corazon Cojuanco Aquino and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The next presidential election may still be a little far, but…

Senior Citizens and Elderly Scam Club 

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 06/28/2019

Amidst the recent order of President Rodrigo Duterte to crack down on the different scams, yet another scheme that involves a certain entity emerges.   This time it is called Senior Citizens and Elderly Welfare Club of…

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