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Gotcha
(English articles)
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
Sinopharm vaccinees must look out for 73 side effects
Cabinet men and presidential guards vaccinated with Sinopharm must watch out for 73 side effects. Among those listed in its user guide are hypertension…
Sacrificing not just for him but also for the motherland
Smuggling and unauthorized COVID-19 vaccinating was wrong. Still Rody Duterte and aides commend the presidential guards for it.
So you think phishing won’t happen to you
This COVID-19 pandemic is a prolonged feast for cyberscammers. For them the massive shift to online shopping created an ocean of potential victims.
Who are the Sinopharm vaccinees in the Cabinet?
It’s the turn of cabinet members to come clean. Who among them surreptitiously got unlicensed COVID-19 vaccinations a month ago?
50% vaccine efficacy is like ‘cara y cruz’
Controversies swirl in Malacañang over unlicensed COVID-19 vaccines. Latest is President Rody Duterte’s disclosure of Sinopharm injections of soldiers.
Venerating the Mother of the Child born today
Christians hold Mary high for bringing forth Jesus, God the Son. Muslims call her the most pious of all women who mothered one of their great prophets.
Pope Francis asked to revoke Luther’s excommunication
Pope Francis is being asked to lift the excommunication of Martin Luther & seal Catholic-Lutheran reconciliation. This removes a major block to Christian unity
A pattern in SSS punishing members for its mistakes
SSS is making mistakes then punishes its members for it. An isolated bureaucratic lapse is excusable. But a pattern of wrongs is alarming.
New MIA rehab plan needed after elimination of bidder
New rehab plans needed for Manila International Airport. This, after the MIA Authority eliminated the bidder that wants to refit and run the gateway
China navy disguises as civilian, while coast guard acts as military
Any peaceful country’s navy is for defense, and its coast guard for law enforcement. The military and civilian roles clearly are delineated. Not for Beijing
Sapol
(Babasahing Pilipino)
Carbon dioxide vs methane
Dahil sa pandemic lockdowns sa buong mundo, dumalang ang paggamit ng mga sasakyang de motor.
Pekeng seniors, PWDs, solo parents tugisin sana
NAGPAPANUKALA sa Kongreso ng dagdag na benepisyo sa solo parents.
Agwat sa lipunan lalong nalantad ng pandemya
NALANTAD lalo nitong pandemya ang malawak na agwat ng maralita at mayaman, ng karaniwang tao at mataas na pinuno.
Komunismo vs Kristiyanismo: Relihiyon sinisikil sa China
Materyalismo ang buod ng Komunismo.
Pesteng kandidato matakot kaya sa malaking multa?
NU’NG presidential elections ng 1961, 1965 at 1969 kumandidato si mekanikong Pascual Racuyal.
Makahulugang ngiti binura ng pandemya
“Minamasdan kita nang hindi mo alam; pinapangarap kong ikaw ay akin; mapupulang labi at matingkad mong ngiti umaabot hanggang sa langit.”
UN maari magpasoli ng ninakaw na bahura
PARA kay President Rody Duterte mauuwi raw sa giyera ang pagpapasoli ng Pilipinas ng siyam na bahurang inagaw ng China sa Pilipinas.
Babae ‘weaker sex’? Hindi sa unipormadong serbisyo
NITONG dekada dumami nang dumami ang mga babae na sumasapi sa United Nations peacekeeping forces.
Magkanong nawawaldas sa giyera bawat taon?
Sampung trilyong dolyar, o limang-daang trilyong piso.
Presyo ng pagsuko
Pinayagan ni President Duterte mula 2016 na mangisda ang China sa West Philippine Sea.
Halo-halong panukat
HANGGANG dekada-1980 ang bilihan ng bigas sa palengke ay sa “ganta” o “salop”.
Ilang halamang gamut na dapat sa hardin mo
Nu’ng dekada-1990 naglista ang Department of Health ng 10 halamang gamot na madaling palakihin o palaguin sa munting hardin.
Sapol Radio
(AM radio)
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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.