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CTALK
I tried and ‘retired’
by Cito Beltran - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Ever since I first watched the movie “Heat,” I have reminded myself of the famous line of Robert de Niro when he said to Al Pacino:
Block, delete or bounty?
by Cito Beltran - September 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Back in the ’60s, we were all taught a rhyme to get back at nasty people who say bad things to spite or insult us.
Friends of the court but not the defendant?
by Cito Beltran - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The impeachment court invited two retired chief justices and a retired associate justice as amici curiae or “friends of the court” to help determine or share their views on the voting threshold of the...
Cause and liability
by Cito Beltran - September 16, 2026 - 12:00am
We first learned about the maritime disaster involving MV June Aster from friends and relatives in the Netherlands aka Holland.
A marked man
by Cito Beltran - September 14, 2026 - 12:00am
In case you’re not familiar with the word or meaning of foreboding, Google defines it as “a strong inner feeling or a sign that something bad, dangerous or evil is going to happen.”
Educated reactions
by Cito Beltran - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
As I always say, “Give credit where credit is due” and today I feel the need to share a few email responses from readers who have made an effort to research or elaborate on articles here on Ctalk.
Long before Davao
by Cito Beltran - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Yes, long before Davao became the go-to place to visit and look into by foreign dignitaries and local Pinoy tourists, the people of Davao and their leaders achieved success and a good reputation because they all...
‘Mayabang tayo eh’
by Cito Beltran - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
I belatedly read the online Bilyonaryo story so my comments on the matter may be late, but they are heartfelt, nonetheless.
Congrats, PAGASA!
by Cito Beltran - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
In case you’ve forgotten or are not aware, the PAGASA in DOST-PAGASA stands for the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical  Services Administration and they have clearly served many Filipinos...
Marching orders: Support Pax Silica
by Cito Beltran - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Not to state the obvious but it is becoming obvious that government officials as well as state controlled social media accounts have been ordered to praise and promote the proposed Pax Silica AI data centers.
The big confession people missed
by Cito Beltran - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
Majority of Filipinos have become so disaster focused that many folks missed the Big Confession that came out last week.
Who were the first waiters?
by Cito Beltran - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Today’s column is not Bible trivia but about the need to know your gifts, responsibilities or your priorities and “whose job is it?”
Courting disaster or pumuporma
by Cito Beltran - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
“Be careful what you wish for” or “pride comes before the fall” are just two of many proverbial warnings that the Bible gives us on how to think and how to conduct ourselves in private and...
Like koi chasing feed
by Cito Beltran - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Every morning, I am duty bound to feed my pet koi or carp fish.
Curses and Plan B
by Cito Beltran - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Just before the “siyam-siyam” or series of red rainfall alerts and floodings, I wrote an advance column about Filipino sentiments that have started to come out in the open.
Good while it lasted
by Cito Beltran - August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The headline read “EDSA melts.”
Gov’t can be dangerous for your health
by Cito Beltran - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Working in government can be dangerous for your health.
Some good in spite of…
by Cito Beltran - August 12, 2026 - 12:00am
After a week of incessant rains I was wondering if any good would come out of the storms, habagat and tropical depressions that seemed to park themselves in the Philippine area of responsibility.
Where credit is due
by Cito Beltran - August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
In spite of differences and political issues, I believe that we must give credit, where credit is due. I refer specifically to the unexpected but pro-consumer, pro-solar power actions of the Department of Energy...
Not risk averse
by Cito Beltran - August 7, 2026 - 12:00am
What do Maggi, Toblerone, Rolex, Emmental cheese, Mt. Matterhorn, Müsli, Victorinox, UBS, Logitech, Bally, Nestle, Lindt and Novartis all have in common? They are all global brands of Swiss origin or “Made...
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