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STRAIGHT TO THE POINT
Quadcomm’s recommendation against Duterte
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - December 20, 2024 - 12:00am
The Quad Committee recently made headlines again by recommending the filing of Republic Act 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and other Crimes against humanity,...
Duterte’s confidential funds brouhaha part 2
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - December 13, 2024 - 12:00am
Both sides of the political spectrum have valid and substantial reasons to either criticize or defend, Vice President Sara Duterte on the issue of confidential funds.
Duterte’s confidential funds brouhaha
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - December 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Who is Mary Grace Piattos? Why does she not have a birth record at the Philippine Statistics Authority? Does she really exist? Why was she a recipient of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds? Did...
Is the Quadcomm biased against Duterte?
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - November 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Finally, former president Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the Quad Committee last week after repeated invitations for him to be the resource person in the House inquiry in aid of legislation.
Duterte’s hyperbole
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am
Many perceived that the House Quad Committee investigation last Wednesday, with former president Rodrigo Duterte as one of the resource persons, turned out to beneficial for him, as he was given the platform to explain...
US is still not ready for a lady president
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - November 8, 2024 - 12:00am
The long wait has finally ended, and the question of who between Vice President Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump would win in the neck-and-neck 2024 election has been answered: Trump won.
Are Duterte’s confessions sufficient to convict him?
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - November 1, 2024 - 12:00am
After the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee investigation in Monday, with former president Rodrigo Duterte as resource person, people from different walks of life expressed various opinions.
Garma’s gambit
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - October 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Who is shocked by former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager and retired police colonel Royina Garma’s exposé against former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte in relation to his war on...
The roller-coaster political career of Mayor Rama
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - October 11, 2024 - 12:00am
Mayor Michael Rama seems politically dead, but one should not jump to conclusions too quickly.
The week before the filing of COC
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - September 27, 2024 - 12:00am
This week we’ve given an interesting sight of the political developments in Cebu City.
Mainstream media and social media
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - September 20, 2024 - 12:00am
The presence of gatekeepers in mainstream media is its biggest advantage.
Quiboly must face the music
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - August 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy must face the music. Whether he likes it or not, the law's long arm will catch him sooner or later.
VP Sara vs. Sen. Risa: On “Iisang Kaibigan”
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - August 23, 2024 - 12:00am
Vice President Inday Sara Duterte Carpio had a heated exchange with Senator Risa Hontiveros during Tuesday's budget deliberation on the proposed budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP).
Politics and Cebu’s peace and order
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - August 16, 2024 - 12:00am
The broad daylight armed robbery of the two jewelry stores in the most crowded area in Cebu City last week highlights the need to reassess the peace and order situation of the city.
Carlos “Caloy” Yulo: A source of pride
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - August 9, 2024 - 12:00am
He inspired the whole country with his victory. He did not bag just one but two gold medals --one for the men’s vault final in artistic gymnastics and the other for the floor exercise-- in this year’s...
VP Sara’s security concerns
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - August 2, 2024 - 12:00am
That it is imperative to secure the second-highest official of the land is a no-brainer.
Are Americans ready for a woman president?
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - July 26, 2024 - 12:00am
Vice President Kamala Harris’ entry into the 2024 US presidential election reinvigorates once again the Democratic Party.
Heads must roll
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - July 19, 2024 - 12:00am
“Two-meter short: Palaro coaches lament substandard Cebu track oval”, “DepEd officials to probe Palaro 2024 track oval measurements”, and “Track oval 1.5 meter short”. These are...
The opposition and the midterm elections
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - July 12, 2024 - 12:00am
One year before the midterm elections, it appears there is no clear or solid national opposition yet in sight.
Sonny Angara and the quality of our education
by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - July 5, 2024 - 12:00am
In a gesture of humility, on his appointment as the Department of Education's new secretary, Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara said, "I eagerly look forward to building on the gains made during her stint at the...
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