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Gotcha
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China has taken P9.7 trillion in reefs, fish – and counting
By global measures, China has stolen and ruined P9.725 trillion ($194.5 billion) in Philippine marine wealth to date. (Feb. 17, 2021)
Vaccinations kick off amid politicking, puzzling report
Photo from Philippine News AgencyGOTCHAwritten on Mar 3, 2021Sinovac safety efficacy and price still need clarifyingSunday, Feb. 28, was a big day for Malacañang. Its COVID-19 mass vaccination kicked off at last. Six hundred thousand doses from Sinovac of China...
DOTr, LTO captured by firms that they regulate – senators
The Land Transport Office came under fire from senators on three counts. First, the costly vehicle roadworthiness tests by select contractors. Second, delayed production of motorcycle registration plates. Third, the sudden imposition of specialized child seats in private cars.
Youths are out of school, or not learning in class
There’s an education crisis. And society’s merry existence is hand-to-mouth, with no attention to the youth’s future.
Cha-Cha will be credible only if against dynasties
The key constitutional reform is to abolish political dynasties once and for all. If congressmen now rushing Charter change (Cha-Cha) avoid that, then their efforts will be unpopular.
Bulacan airport to proceed after last two legal hurdles
After clearing two final hurdles, San Miguel Aerocity will break ground in Bulacan this month. Congress has franchised for 50 years that new 2,500-hectare international airport north side of megalopolis Manila.
China is inciting war; Filipinos must prepare
China has authorized its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels in waters it illegally claims. A new law directs sea patrols to destroy other countries’ structures in islands it encroaches.
Sinovac safety, efficacy, price still need clarifying
Suspicions linger over Sinovac’s safety, efficacy and price. It’s the only COVID-19 vaccine Malacañang is ordering for the first half of 2021.
Setting aside our sea rights just for ineffective Sinovac
Only Malacañang may procure any COVID-19 serum. Filipinos are locked in to Sinovac. A deal has been sealed for 25 million doses of the Chinese vaccine…
The real threat to us is communist China
The real enemy is the Chinese Communist Party. It has been directing its People’s Liberation Army to aggress the West Philippine Sea. 7 Philippine reefs…
These local officials restore public trust in vaccines
Early this month a handful of local officials sealed crucial deals for COVID-19 vaccines. Urgency was key. To not miss the boat, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno…
‘No pickiness’, just accept Sinovac with 50% efficacy
Sinovac has 50-percent efficacy versus COVID-19. Half a population vaccinated with it can become immune. That’s low. Other inoculants notched 70- 95% efficacy
Sapol
(Babasahing Pilipino)
Dalawang importanteng trabaho nitong pandemya
Dalawang importanteng trabaho nitong pandemya
Anumang malaking problema malalampasan kapag nagdasal
Isa sa pinaka-dramatikong eksena sa Lumang Tipan ang paggapi ni David kay higanteng Goliath.
3 krisis na dapat lutasin ng susunod na Pangulo
TATLONG kagyat na isyu ang nais ng madla ipalunas sa magiging Presidente sa Halalan 2022.
Substitution ng kandidato nagiging gimik ng pulitiko
May mga pulitiko na mahilig gumimik sa publiko. Naghehele-kiyere sa pagkandidato sa halalan.
Unang bilyonaryo sa outer space
Nu’ng Hulyo 20 lumipad sa outer space si Jeff Bezos, may-ari ng Amazon.
Mga maaring kahinatnan ng salita, asal ng lider
PAKSA ko kahapon ang epekto ng masamang salita, gawi at imahe.
Malalim na epekto ng salita, imahe
Nilarawan ng ama sa binatilyo ang malalim na isinusugat ng mga maling salita at gawi.
Huwag basta makipagtalo: matalino ang magtahimik
Minaliit ng isang blogger ang nakamit ni Maria Ressa na Nobel Peace Prize.
Kalesang kabayo at awto
IKA-PITONG Undas sa buhay ko nu’n nang sa wakas, isinakay kaming magkapatid ni Ina sa kalesa.
Ano’ng pananaw sa China ng presidential candidates?
Ano’ng pananaw sa China ng presidential candidates?
Akalain mo bang mauso ipanlabas ang pambahay?
Sa mga bakunahan kapansin-pansin na karamihan ng matatanda ay nakapustura: pantalon, shirt, bestida, palda, blusa, at sapatos.
Bakuna: sa mga ulila unang ipinakakalat
MULA nang maimbento 200 taon noon, maraming bansa ang gumagawa ng tradisyonal na bakuna.
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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.