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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...

Duterte trio in the Senate?

by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - June 29, 2024 - 12:00am

It sounds funny, but don’t laugh yet: former president Rodrigo Duterte, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, and Davao City 1st District Congressman Paolo Duterte will run for senator in the 2025 elections...

Duterte trio in the Senate?

by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - June 28, 2024 - 12:00am

Quo vadis, VP Inday Sara?

by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - June 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Where is VP Sara Duterte Carpio going now that she is no longer a member of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet?

Negros’ sad wedding ceremony!

by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - June 14, 2024 - 12:00am

What was supposed to be a very special happy day for a couple in Amlan, Negros Oriental, turned out to be an embarrassing incident after a priest hurriedly started the holy Mass even if the entourage and the bride...

Divorce and the Senate

by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - May 31, 2024 - 12:00am

The arguments for or against divorce are familiar to many of us. They have been uttered in many fora ad infinitum.

Senate's emotional change of leadership

by Atty. Ruphil Bañoc - May 24, 2024 - 12:00am

Whoever wishes to enter politics should learn a lesson or two from the most recent shakeup in the Philippine Senate. It had elements of drama, and as the plot thickened, those unfamiliar with politics could only...

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