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Gotcha
(English articles)
He told us our faults through comedy
Manuel Urbano Jr. sounded excited as always when he phoned on June 8th, his 84th birthday.
It’s back to lower court to settle Subic port unrest
What are a freeport locator’s rights? A court answer to that simple question can settle turmoil in the sprawling economic zone.
They scrapped college tuitions, then scrimped on subsidies
Congress forbade state universities and colleges (SUCs) from collecting tuition starting 2018.
Lawyer got wrong doctor, doctor got wrong lawyer
All dentists must know how to pull-out teeth.
SC twice ordered Consing to be tried for fraud, but …
Any news about the Marcos Jr. admin’s “sovereign” Maharlika Investment Fund sparks controversy.
Make it easy for shipowners to pick up/let off seafarers
How can government ensure more overseas job placements for 490,000 Filipino seafarers? How can it lower their costs of boarding and debarking at international ports?
How ‘maabilidad’ and ‘wais’ pull down Filipino society
Hot off the press is the book “Ang Bagong Pinoy: An Ethical Framework for the New Filipino.”
Diokno’s ‘demonizing’ sparked unrest among retired generals
AFP retired generals can’t lead coups d’état. They’re no longer part of the command chain; troops won’t follow them.
Wha’ happen to you, Mr. Shooli asks Pinoys
Manuel “Jun” Urbano is 2023 Gawad Plaridel Awardee of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communications.
Joint allied resupplies of Ayungin eyed in wake of Chinese ramming
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is to mount joint allied resupply missions for Marines stationed in Ayungin Shoal.
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.
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.