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A critical look at those surveys
by Ian Manticajon - August 31, 2024 - 12:00am
In May 2019, days before the midterm polls that year, a private survey group projected that incumbent mayors in most cities in Metro Manila would win their re-election bids.
Status quo working against the Duterte camp
by Ian Manticajon - August 27, 2024 - 12:00am
The status quo is at work in the political saga between the erstwhile UniTeam, now split into the Marcos administration and the Duterte camp, putting the latter in a surprisingly tight situation.
Unsolicited advice to ‘CheKiBam’
by Ian Manticajon - August 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Human rights lawyer and potential senatorial candidate Chel Diokno and I are members of the same organization, FLAG, or the Free Legal Assistance Group. In fact, Dean Chel, as we call him due to his role as founding...
A golden leap starts with self-belief and national pride
by Ian Manticajon - August 6, 2024 - 12:00am
The double gold medal win by Filipino gymnast Carlo Edriel Yulo at the Paris 2024 Olympics has the whole nation beaming with pride from ear to ear, from Aparri to Jolo. This achievement follows the country’s...
A silent epidemic
by Ian Manticajon - August 3, 2024 - 12:00am
On June 17, 2024, the US surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, announced that he would push for a warning label on social media platforms advising parents that using the platforms might damage their
School calendar and grade inflation
by Ian Manticajon - July 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Except for those in disaster-affected areas, classes in all levels nationwide opened yesterday, July 29, amid the push for an early opening of classes as the educational system gradually transitions back to the old...
On edge: Letting the rule of law do the talking
by Ian Manticajon - July 16, 2024 - 12:00am
Events in the news lately have been charged and rousing.
Youth and unity: Palarong Pambansa returns to Cebu after 30 years
by Ian Manticajon - July 9, 2024 - 12:00am
After 30 years, the Palarong Pambansa, an annual multi-sport event for student-athletes from 17 regions in the country, is back in Cebu City. To the participants and guests from all over the country, welcome to...
Political shifts and the persistent influence of disinformation
by Ian Manticajon - July 6, 2024 - 12:00am
Fourteen years ago, the Labour Party in the United Kingdom suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Conservative Party. In this year's elections, it's the Conservative Party's turn to suffer a major defeat.
A crucial appointment for DepEd’s new leader
by Ian Manticajon - July 2, 2024 - 12:00am
The resignation of Vice President Sara Duterte Carpio as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) has been welcomed by many who saw her as a square peg in a round hole in that department.
Yes to “pedestrianization”
by Ian Manticajon - June 25, 2024 - 12:00am
The pedestrianization plan for portions of Colon Street and the rest of the downtown area, which is a component of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) Link to Port project, is worth a try despite being a hard sell...
Put money on SIM law enforcement
by Ian Manticajon - June 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Senator Win Gatchalian has criticized the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) for its failure to enforce the provisions of the SIM registration law, which has allowed scammers within various Philippine Offshore...
Criminalize POGOs
by Ian Manticajon - June 15, 2024 - 12:00am
Gambling is supposed to be a menace to society, thus requiring a balancing act between prohibition and toleration. Prohibition means that most forms of gambling are considered illegal because they are seen as a corruption...
Scenic south marred by bad roads
by Ian Manticajon - June 8, 2024 - 12:00am
I had the opportunity to travel to southern Cebu last weekend for a work-related matter and spent a night in Oslob. The town has progressed over the years mainly due to its tourism, which features the whale sharks...
Don’t like divorce, yes to divorce law
by Ian Manticajon - June 4, 2024 - 12:00am
Divorce is still a contentious issue in this country, where the Roman Catholic Church still holds considerable sway regarding matters of morality, religion, and people’s choices. According to my research, the...
Two Senate probes and the rising stock of Senator Risa
by Ian Manticajon - May 28, 2024 - 12:00am
The recent Senate investigations serve as a lesson to people who have become hopeless about the future of our political system. One investigation serves as a good example while the other investigation serves as a...
Sem-ender thoughts about teaching journalism today
by Ian Manticajon - May 25, 2024 - 12:00am
This week is the final week of classes, with next week being the final exam week at the university where I teach a course on journalism principles and practices.
Rethinking our approach to development
by Ian Manticajon - May 18, 2024 - 12:00am
The good news this week is from the weather bureau PAGASA, which announced that the country is transitioning to the rainy season,
A war already being waged
by Ian Manticajon - May 14, 2024 - 12:00am
I recently watched a film entitled “Trust Me” (2020) that I discussed with my Journalism class.
A gentler, happier, and healthier city
by Ian Manticajon - May 4, 2024 - 12:00am
A former government official has declared his plan to run for mayor of Cebu City. His intention appears serious, judging by the number of billboards splashing his name and face alongside the slogan, 'For a better...
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