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WHAT MATTERS MOST
The Chocolate Hills fiasco, imbroglio, and hullabaloo
by Josephus Jimenez - March 18, 2024 - 12:00am
A fiasco is a ludicrous and embarrassing failure that vexes, irritates, and exasperates an indignant people.
Why are Mike and Tom dropping Cutie?
by Josephus Jimenez - March 15, 2024 - 12:00am
It seems that the political stars of both Mayor Mike Rama and his mentor, former mayor Tomas Osmeña have experienced a rare occurrence of political alignments these past few weeks.
Rama versus Garcia versus Ruiz, Archival and Daluz, et al
by Josephus Jimenez - March 14, 2024 - 12:00am
Assuming that the Garcias (scions of both my esteemed Noy Pabling and Noy Jesus) will unite and put up Raymond to run against Mayor Mike Rama, I think that the incumbent will have a distinct advantage but the fight...
Cebu City versus Cebu Province
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - March 13, 2024 - 12:00am
By this column we do not refer to the ongoing hullabaloo between the Provincial Capitol and City Hall on the supposed stoppage of the Bus Rapid Transit project.
Are Teves and Quiboloy exempt from the law?
by Josephus Jimenez - March 12, 2024 - 12:00am
Former congressman Arnie Teves, accused of multiple murder, has been expelled from Congress, his passport has been cancelled, and he has been declared a terrorist.
Pastor Quiboloy and the separation between church and state
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 11, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine Constitution provides: "The separation between Church and State shall be inviolable.
The 12 global principles of good governance
by Josephus Jimenez - March 7, 2024 - 12:00am
The universal definition of good governance is the responsible conduct of public affairs and the prudent and accountable management of public funds and other resources.
The incongruity of vice president's position
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - March 6, 2024 - 12:00am
How can the vice president remain in the Cabinet with honor and dignity and continue to act as a member of the official family of a president who is being constantly lambasted by her family?
The strengths and weaknesses of Mayor Mike Rama
by Josephus Jimenez - March 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Mayor Mike Rama would be the last person to claim that he is a perfect man. Mayor Mike Rama would be the last person to claim that he is a perfect man.
1987 Charter the best among the Philippine constitutions
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 4, 2024 - 12:00am
Many of the young and a good number of older but uncaring Filipinos might not have known that in our history as a nation and as a people, we have had not just one but nine Constitutions so far.
A friendly warning to enemies of Mayor Rama
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - March 2, 2024 - 12:00am
For every devilish character who, for selfish and greedy ambition and other malicious motivations, starts to malign or defame the honor, integrity, and reputation of Mayor Michael Rama, there are tens of thousands...
Behold the Ides of March, beware
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Suddenly, it is March. I am forewarning those in power, from presidents to the lowest village functionaries.
Why not outsource most of the government functions?
by Josephus Jimenez - February 29, 2024 - 12:00am
If the airport management and operation could be privatized and outsourced to San Miguel Corporation, if water could be privatized and outsourced to Maynilad and Manila Water, and if the NGCIP large chunks of shares...
San Miguel can run NAIA better than the government
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - February 28, 2024 - 12:00am
Having worked for San Miguel, Petron, and Pepsi-Cola for a combined tenure of 28 years, and having also worked for the government for 27 years, I can be a resource person to testify to the thesis that the private...
Two Macapagals, two Marcoses, two Aquinos, one Erap, and one Duterte
by Josephus Jimenez - February 26, 2024 - 12:00am
As we contemplate on the events in February of 1986 that changed the course of Philippine history, we recall with some tinge of nostalgia that this country could have risen higher in economic progress, social development,...
People of the Philippines vs. Charter Change
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - February 23, 2024 - 12:00am
There are many strong reasons why the people should rise against the politicians and tell them: Stop using the name of the people to push for your selfish political agenda. Focus on the real problems of poverty,...
The Peoples' Initiative is dead before arrival
by Josephus Jimenez - February 22, 2024 - 12:00am
From the words of the presidential sister, Senator Imee Marcos herself, echoing the opinions of retired Chief Justice Hilario G Davide Jr, senior associate Justice Antonio Carpio, Constitutional Commissioner Christian...
Stop using the people for trapos' hidden agenda
by Josephus Jimenez - February 21, 2024 - 12:00am
From the Senate hearings and from the official position of highly-respected and truly honorable legal experts, including the eminent retired justices of the Supreme Court, it is becoming clearer and clearer each...
Focus on the US Supreme Court on Trump's disqualification
by Josephus Jimenez - February 20, 2024 - 12:00am
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in America, based in the country's capital in Washington, D.C. I had the honor of visiting this hallowed building along with the White House and the US Capitol sometime in...
The 12 best US presidents
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - February 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The other day, we shared with you the US Press Staff assessment of the 10 worst American residents which are, in descending order: James Buchanan, 1857-61; Donald Trump, 2017-21; Andrew Jackson, 1865-69; Franklin...
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