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by Cito Beltran - November 22, 2023 - 12:00am
The president and CEO of the Maharlika Investment Fund has made some very interesting announcements about areas of interest for investments.
‘Drunken masters’
by Cito Beltran - November 20, 2023 - 12:00am
One of our readers reacted to our article regarding “Devolved but Undelivered” services from national to local government units.
Devolved but undelivered
by Cito Beltran - November 15, 2023 - 12:00am
Filipinos have started to realize that the Local Government Code that promoted the devolution of various programs from national to local government was one huge mistake, and nowhere is that huge mistake more evident...
Who’s destabilizing who?
by Cito Beltran - November 13, 2023 - 12:00am
Allies of Speaker Martin Romualdez have been busy explaining why Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Davao Congressman Isidro Ungab were stripped of their deputy speaker positions.
Learning from a difficult experience
by Cito Beltran - November 10, 2023 - 12:00am
After assisting my caretaker to get serious medical attention in a government hospital, I discovered that the Philippine public health system works. It is complicated, but it works.
You know your friends when…
by Cito Beltran - November 8, 2023 - 12:00am
The invitations for the official change of street name from Agham road to Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago Avenue, scheduled for this Saturday morning, have been sent out.
Work on working together
by Cito Beltran - November 6, 2023 - 12:00am
With the appointment of businessman Francisco “Kiko” Laurel as full time Secretary of Agriculture, the tables are now turned.
PBBM must make his stand
by Cito Beltran - November 3, 2023 - 12:00am
Because he kept silent, his gatekeeper fell.
Tales at the ‘crypt’
by Cito Beltran - November 1, 2023 - 12:00am
The one good thing about official holidays that become long weekends is that people get a chance to go home for reunions either with family or friends.
A long time coming
by Cito Beltran - October 30, 2023 - 12:00am
The idea has long been talked about, suggested and promoted by various individuals and groups, particularly former secretary Manny Piñol, but nobody in government or Malacañang was willing to pick up...
Filipino Hungry Ghost Month
by Cito Beltran - October 27, 2023 - 12:00am
The Hungry Ghost Month traditionally refers to a month-long observation of Asian belief that dead relatives, wandering souls or vengeful spirits roam the earth
Rebuilding one industry at a time
by Cito Beltran - October 25, 2023 - 12:00am
During the opening of the San Miguel Corporation’s Mega Industrial Poultry factory in Davao del Sur, President Bongbong Marcos placed emphasis on the need for the Philippines to “industrialize”...
Trying hard but…
by Cito Beltran - October 23, 2023 - 12:00am
They are trying hard, working harder, but there are still things lost in translation.
‘No way to treat a lady’
by Cito Beltran - October 20, 2023 - 12:00am
In case you didn’t know, there is now a long stretch of road that has been renamed after a feisty, controversial, feared but admired senator. The road formerly known as Agham Road that stretches from North...
The SMC & ‘Alagang BMeg’ model
by Cito Beltran - October 18, 2023 - 12:00am
President and Agriculture Secretary Bongbong Marcos must have been so curious to see what a real world-class, climate-controlled mega poultry facility looks like that he agreed to fly out all the way to Hagonoy town...
Beating a dead horse, not ‘stomach issues’
by Cito Beltran - October 16, 2023 - 12:00am
There are so many issues of concern for many Filipinos that we call “stomach issues” which affect our daily lives.
DA 8888
by Cito Beltran - October 13, 2023 - 12:00am
While President Bongbong Marcos is unable to find or convince a suitable candidate to become the next secretary of agriculture, he should take advantage of the time to learn more about the level of corruption inside...
E-Sabong: Under new mismanagement
by Cito Beltran - October 11, 2023 - 12:00am
E-Sabong has quietly resurfaced and is now operating nationwide with an estimated 200 betting sites “under new mismanagement.” Yes, online sabong is back, but without Mr. Charlie “Atong” Ang...
The Left & Right vs Sara
by Cito Beltran - October 9, 2023 - 12:00am
One of my Titos has two loves in life: fighting cocks and politics.
Anti-farmer, anti-business, anti-labor, anti-Filipino
by Cito Beltran - October 6, 2023 - 12:00am
“Aanhin ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo,” our grandfathers used to ask. In English, what good is fresh grass to a dead horse?
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