Politika 2013
Political Personalities
‘Delicadeza’ of a Cebuano politician-educator
By Bong Galarpe (Politika 2013 contributor) OF all the political figures in Southern Philippines, the most controversial right now is the erstwhile obscure Cebu City Councilor Rodrigo “Bebot” Abellanosa because of a conflict between being both a councilor and president of a private college. The three-term councilor is now running for Cebu City’s south district … Continue reading
32 Senate bets for 2013
1. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV 2. Former Las Pinas City Rep. Cynthia Villar 3. Former Akbayan Rep. Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros-Baraquel 4. Former Senator Maria Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal 5. Former Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr 6. Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara 7. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano 8. Senator Antonio Trillanes IV 9. Senator Aquilino … Continue reading
Pacquiao’s mission beyond boxing
By Tonton Antogop (Freelance journalist & Politika Contributor) GENERAL SANTOS CITY- Cong. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao (Sarangani Province, lone district) sees his renewed faith in the word of God and bible as his ultimate calling after boxing. This, he said, here recently, as he also declared his impending retirement in the sport that made him famous in … Continue reading
Impeachment defense occupying Sen. Tañada’s room
We’re sharing here trivia in the ongoing impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona that was posted in Youtube from Rappler.com. This is about the defense panel led by former justice Serafin Cuevas occupying a room that prosecution spokesman Deputy Speaker Erin Tañada would love to use. As the impeachment trial goes into its second week … Continue reading
Witnesses vs. Corona lined up
THE House of Representatives’ prosecution panel has reportedly compiled enough documentary evidence to prove that Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona’s Bellagio Penthouse has been ill-gotten. This was disclosed by Atty. Aristotle “Totol” Batuhan, one of the private lawyers who volunteered to assist the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Corona. Batuhan said they have … Continue reading
Cebuano lawyer among private prosecutors vs. Corona
Bong Galarpe (Contributor) AS THE impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona draws near, the House of Representatives’ prosecution panel must now be very occupied in its preparation to get the Supreme Court head honcho convicted before the Senate tribunal. The bulk of the preparation, however, falls on the shoulders of the private lawyers whom … Continue reading
Durano supports vice guv’s lead in Cebu politics
By Emmanuel Nacorda Mongaya Journalist and Blogger Former congressman and tourism secretary Ace Durano running for governor is remote but not impossible. This was what I gathered during and after a brief talk with the recognized political kingmaker of the 5th district of Cebu province Vice Mayor Ramonito Durano over the Christmas weekend. “Whatever (Vice Gov. … Continue reading
Flyover issue: Tom-Joy vs. Mike-Jack preview?
By Bong Galarpe (Contributor) PRESIDENT Simeon Benigno Aquino III and the Department of Public Works and Highways have yet to decide on whether to push through or not with the construction of the two proposed flyover projects in Cebu City. The largely middle class Movement for a Livable Cebu has been quite vocal in pushing … Continue reading
Casiño explains support for impeachment of Corona
We are reprinting here the full text of Rep. Teddy Casiño’s privilege speech on his support for the impeachment of Chief Justice Corona. This articulates the position of the independent Makabayan bloc in the Lower House. Privilege Speech of Rep. Teddy Casiño December 14, 2011 I rise on a matter of personal and collective privilege to clarify … Continue reading
What’s next for the Duranos?
By Bong Galarpe (Contributor) Cebu’s so-called Durano country is now locked in a legal battle for supremacy between brothers — a battle political observers expect would be won by the youngest son of the late Congressman Ramon Durano Sr. The motion for reconsideration to the Commission on Elections’ rejection of the recall petition filed by … Continue reading
