“(G)overnment has to be on talking terms with businesses and businessmen. Business should be treated as a partner, not an adversary.”
by Ducky Paredes
There is a lesson to be learned from the experience of Camp John Hay Development Co. (CJHDevco) in its dealings with government. CJHDevco leases the […]
“But can any Tom Dick and Harry (or you and I) get the same generous deal from Megaworld?”
by Ducky Paredes
I am a Rotarian (District 3800, RC Pasig) and the first tenet of the Four-Way Test of Rotary is this: “Is it the Truth?” In reality, this is […]
“Why are they pushing the passage of an untested system when the existing one is working very well?”
by Ducky Paredes
Tobacco is both an enterprise that employs millions in the farms, factories, marketing firms and retail outlets that grow, produce and sell cigarettes and its various components and […]
“With Corona’s statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) finally revealed for public scrutiny, it is crystal-clear that Corona has grossly misdeclared and undervalued his assets.”
by Ducky Paredes
Senator Jinggoy Estrada warned the Chief Justice before the very first day of the impeachment trial, “Prepare to be […]
“As for Rolando Llamas, here’s friendly advice: the next time you want to buy a DVD, for goodness’ sakes, send your driver out to buy what you want.”
by Ducky Paredes
One theory about how cabinet secretaries should behave is that they should, at all times, be like Caesar’s wife meaning that they should always be above […]
“Apparently, as it turns out, it doesn’t take much to catch a cheat and a crook. Even amateur temporary prosecutors and temporary judges can do it by accident — or maybe God’s will?”
by Ducky Paredes
“I think” said Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, presiding officer in the on-going […]
“IBC-13 has been losing P80 million yearly and, on top of that, it has also had humongous labor problems.”
by Ducky Paredes
Among the businesses that the government took over through the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) was the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC-13).
IBC-13 began in 1961 as […]
“If judges and justices are honest in their declarations on the SALNs, why should we be afraid? The SALNs can only be used against us if we don’t disclose the truth. It’s as simple as that.”
by Ducky Paredes
I came upon a presentation on traffic in Metro Manila […]
“What can we do if the partiality has already been exhibited to the detriment of our client? When will be the proper time for us to do it?”
by Ducky Paredes
Defense lawyer Ramon Esguerra, at this early stage, already says that it’s “Do or Die” when they seek […]
“The GOCC has not released her salary for her last month in office in 2010 because she refused to submit her SALN or show their joint SALN filing. Go to www.rappler.com for the whole story.”
by Ducky Paredes
In September 2003, Mr. and Mrs. bought a 1,200-sq- m lot on […]
