“Still, in other less-known instances, we see a mellowing Gloria Arroyo, who seem to actually listen to the supplication of lesser mortals in her government.”
by Ducky Paredes
Is Gloria Arroyo changing and is she suddenly, inexplicably, finally hearing public opinion and what government folks lesser than her are thinking? Has the obstinate, spoiled child realized that […]
“We must be the ones who will watch the watchers and make sure that our first line of defense against an abusive executive is in place and that congress has not been compromised.”
by Ducky Paredes
Our Constitution says that “whenever it becomes necessary, (the President) may call out such armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless […]
Deretsahan
ni Horacio Paredes
Matagal ko nang kaibigan si Butz Aquino. Pareho kaming nagsimula ng pag-aaral sa grade school ng San Beda College pagkatapos ng giyera. Bagong salta pa lang kami sa pagka-teenager, nagkasama na naman kami sa high school sa Ateneo hanggang sa kolehiyo, doon din sa unibersidad ng mga Hesuita.
Noong pinatay ang kapatid niyang si […]
Malaya (12.07.09)
“Lord Acton did not say power corrupts. He said power only tends to, but warned that ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely.’
by Ducky Paredes
I have an email from Atty. Rene Saguisag who writes: “Hi - Read your column today. I agree with Alan.” – Rene
He includes the following which may have been his column in another […]
“The public policy behind the prohibition appears obvious. The President is prohibited from taking advantage of the highest and most powerful position in government – to prepare for ‘any reelection’.”
by Ducky Paredes
Former President Fidel Ramos sees it as a matter of “noblesse oblige,” a French phrase that means, literally, “nobility obligates”. What this means is […]
“DA and Nabcor shall not condone these baseless and malicious accusations solely intended to thwart a laudable and legitimate project.
by Ducky Paredes
National Agribusiness Corp. (Nabcor) has a P455.2-million contract with Integrated Refrigeration System and Services, Inc. (IRSSI) for 98 units of multi-functional ice-making machines—as part of the Department of Agriculture’s stepped-up program to build postharvest […]
Deretsahan
ni Horacio Paredes
Walang kalaban si Gloria Arroyo sa balota para kongresista ng pangalawang distrito ng Pampanga. Sino naman ang lalaban sa isang kandidato na bago dumating sa isang lugar ay paliligiran muna ang sitio ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas na siya ang Commander-in-Chief upang sigurohin na walang maaaring mangyari sa kandidato ng Pangulo na siya […]
“Why not allow everyone to campaign to his heart’s content? When they campaign, they spend money and when they do, this helps get the economy moving.”
by Ducky Paredes
All of the candidates for the May 2010 election have now filed their Certificate of Candidacies. The campaign period does not begin until February 9, 2010 for those […]
Malaya (12.01.09)
“Why was the approval of the resolution not signed by the whole Senate? Politics may well be the answer.”
by Ducky Paredes
When the Senate started investigating Senator Manny Villar on what was termed as a “double insertion,” meaning that two items for the same expense were inserted in the budget with the intention of defrauding […]
Deretsahan
ni Horacio Paredes
Tiyak na uulanin ng papuri mula sa mga Customs broker, importer, trucker at iba pang negosyante si Manila Trial Court Judge Silvino Pampilo sakaling matigil ng hukom ang PASG (Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group).
Tanging si Judge lang ang nagka-lakas ng loob na putulin ang matayog na lipad ng Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG) na nilikha dalawang […]
