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Gotcha
(English articles)
Ramming dented not only Phl boat, but also China’s world reputation
Beijing wants Manila to abandon Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
Duterte admission of killings only weakens daughter Sara’s stance
Ex-president Rody Duterte’s admission of wanton killings during his Davao City mayoralty dented his daughter VP Sara’s political stature.
Court case bares big contractor behind Makati ‘flying registrants’
It pays to push back abusers, no matter how moneyed. That’s how a Makati City barangay won against an invasion of fake vote registrants.
Duterte called Christ ‘s**t’, but none prosecuted him
Drag queen Pura Luka Vega’s detention this week may just be the first of a series.
China must leave Panganiban, not our Navy from Ayungin
It’s China that must vacate Panganiban (Mischief) Reef. Not the Philippine Navy from Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
DENR clarifications needed pronto on bay landfilling, watershed quarrying
“I’m no fan of landfilling at Manila Bay,” a former Philippine Reclamation Authority bigwig confided.
DENR ignoring public appeals to evict watershed landgrabbers
DENR ignoring public appeals to evict watershed landgrabbers
30 claimants occupy watershed; their structures cause Metro floods
At least 30 individuals and groups claim ownership of swathes of Upper Marikina Watershed. Their claims contravene two laws that declare the area off limits.
With rice shortage will enter gov’t-sponsored import cartel
Rice officials are inept. Everyone but they knew that price control would trigger shortage.
Governors, energy officials to electric cooperatives: Shape up or ship out
The National Electrification Administration is indicting more electric cooperative mis-managers.
Drill Recto gas, oil now for our national survival
Pointless to speculate which of two pro-China presidents promised to remove BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal.
Are you suffering blackouts, expensive electricity too?
Junk franchises of inept power producers and distributors. Oust electric cooperative mis-managers. De-monopolize areas of operation.
Sapol
(Babasahing Pilipino)
Makinig kay Magalong (1)
Kinuwestiyon ni Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong ang P14.1 trilyong pambansang utang sa unang taon ng Marcos Jr. admin.
Magulo kung ituloy ang ‘Love the Phl’
Tatlong gusot ang haharapin ng Department of Tourism kung ituloy ang pumalpak na “Love the Philippines” slogan.
Asukal mumura ba sa dagdag-import?
AANGKAT ang bansa ng dagdag 150,000 toneladang asukal pang-2023.
Paglaruin sila ng lato-lato
Nagbabala ang Food and Drug Administration tungkol sa laruang lato-lato.
Pambu-bully ng China: hanggang kelan titiisin?
SINUMANG bully ay patuloy na mang-aabuso kung hindi kukomprontahin.
Matira ang matibay at bugok
DISIPLINADO at mapagkapwa-tao ang mga mauunlad na lipunan, anang mga eksperto.
Sadyang nagpakagat sa langgam, bubuyog
Labis na mas masakit ang kagat ng insektong nagkakawan, halimbawa sundalong anay, kaysa nag-iisa, tulad ng putakti.
Anong titirhan ng spaceman kapag nakolonya ang Moon?
SAAN titira ang tao kapag nakolonya ang Moon at Mars?
Mga elitistang Senado
ELITISMO ang namamayani sa mga Senado ng iba’t ibang bansa.
Epekto ng nanay at lola sa bata at lipunan
ISA’T KALAHATING bilyon ang nanay sa mundo ngayon, tripleng dami ng 500 milyon nu’ng dekada-1960.
Malimit mahigitan ng babae ang lalaki
Walang duda mas malakas ang lalaki kaysa babae. Dahil ito sa bulas at masel. Bukod du’n hindi nagbubuntis ang lalaki.
Piliin mo ang alingawngaw
NAMASYAL ang mag-ama sa gubat.
Sapol Radio
(AM radio)
Jan. 9, 2021 – Part 1 PLt. Col. John Guiagui
PLt. Col. John Guiagui, Commander, Police Station 3, Central Market, Manila on Feast of Black Nazarene safety, security, crowd control
Jan. 2, 2021 – Part 3 Dr. Renato de Castro
Dr. Renato de Castro: ASEAN Code of Conduct in the West Philippine Sea; China’s goal to overtake the US in Asia
Jan. 2, 2021 – Part 2 Sen. Kiko Pangilinan
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan on the Jan. 2021 Senate Committee of the Whole hearing on vaccine purchase
Jan. 2, 2021 – Part 1 Dr. Tony Leachon
Dr. Tony Leachon on covid vaccine
Dec. 26, 2020 – PBGEN. Ildebrandi Usana
PBGEN. Ildebrandi Usana on Police Manual of Operations
Dec. 19, 2020 – Part 3 ASec. Bert Suansing
Toll Regulatory Board Adviser ASec. Bert Suansing on RFID mess on NLEX
Dec. 19, 2020 – Part 2 Dr. Carlo Arcilla
DOST-PNRI Dir. Dr. Carlo Arcilla on adulterated & fake honey and updates on fake vinegar
Dec. 19, 2020 – Part 1 Dr. Anthony Leachon
Dr. Anthony ‘Tony’ Leachon on Sinovac vaccine efficacy; Pfizer vaccine for Ph Jan 2021 that was dropped
Dec. 12, 2020 – Part 2 Pres. Jose Clemente III
Tourism Congress of the Phils Pres. Jose Clemente III on a Global Covid-19 Passport for tourists.
Dec. 12, 2020 – Part 1 Rep. Jericho Nograles
Rep. Jericho ‘Koko’ Nograles, Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta PBA Partylist on revocation of Megawide/GMR Original Proponent Status for the NAIA rehabilitation
Dec. 5, 2020 – Part 3 Rep. Rosanna Vergara
Nueva Ecija 3D Rep. Rosanna ‘Ria’ Vergara on the salient points of the new Anti-Rape Bill HB 7836 already approved on third reading
Dec. 5, 2020 – Part 2 Calixto Chikiamco
Foundation for Economic Freedom President Calixto ‘Toti’ Chikiamco: How Ph can get out of recession
Jarius Bondoc is a multi-awarded journalist of 41 years. He writes two thrice-weekly columns, “Gotcha” for The Philippine Star and “Sapol” for Pilipino Star Ngayon. He also hosts a current affairs radio program, Sapol (Saturdays, 8-10 a.m.) on DWIZ 882-AM. Read more about him in this link.