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BBM'S Cabinet revamp – a prelude to what?
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 23:15 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
SHORTLY after Ferdinand "Makoy" declared martial law in 1972, he purged the bureaucracy, targeting government agencies which he deemed to be corrupt, incompetent and ineffective, particularly the Bureaus of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Customs (BOC). Makoy was in his second…
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Postmortem for clowns, comedians, actors, atbp.
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 20:16 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
IN my column shortly before the elections, I reprinted a quote attributed to former senator Frank Drilon (which he has denied): "The best evidence of our political system's desperate bankruptcy is the proliferation of actors, actresses and comedians dominating our…
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US and China at war — we just don't feel it yet
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 20:20 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
THE recent conclave elected an unknown to lead 1.4 billion Catholics. But the drama of the elections will remain locked within the muted confines of the Sistine Chapel that has been a silent witness and keeper of countless secrets for…
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Two elections — a conclave and a circus: A study in contrasts
Wednesday, 07 May 2025 00:53 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
THIS month, we face two elections. The conclave in Rome where the leadership of the 1.4 billion Catholics in the world is decided upon by 133 electors and where all Catholics have no influence at all in the outcome; and…
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PH comparative advantage and political restructuring
Wednesday, 30 April 2025 21:10 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
BY his 90-day proscription period, and beyond, the world will be in a quandary, mulling over Trump's next moves over the suspension of his reciprocal tariffs. Knowing that this arrogant bully by now has revealed to the world that he…
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PH comparative advantage and political restructuring
Wednesday, 30 April 2025 23:10 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
BY his 90-day proscription period, and beyond, the world will be in a quandary, mulling over Trump's next moves over the suspension of his reciprocal tariffs. Knowing that this arrogant bully by now has revealed to the world that he…
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The genius of Trump's idiocy
Friday, 25 April 2025 20:12 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
THE Donald blinked! But the scam artist and his minions made tons of money on the side. Trump has always telegraphed his disdain towards China and cockeyed intentions for the rest of the world. His campaign centered on raising tariffs…
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The Trump-Xi Jinping pissing contest
Wednesday, 16 April 2025 22:00 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana
THE Deegong is languishing at The Hague with zero prospects of ever coming home — at least not before the start of the ICC trial in September. The midterm election is upon us, making a mockery of the choice of…
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