Congressman Tony Cuenco the other day gave hints that at least 5 Cebu prosecutors accepted bribes. He also mentioned that these were unsubstantiated reports. In other words, Cuenco was opening his mouth based on hearsay. Isn’t the congressman a lawyer? As such, shouldn’t he know that hearsay is virtually nothing? Why does he have to [...]

Or statespersonship if I’m being politically incorrect. Kidding aside, I’m glad Gov. Garcia no longer reacts to the barbs of Mayor Tommy Osmeña. At least she appears trying not to. In a live feed from Texas beamed to the crowd during the Sinulog parade, Osmeña had to mention that the Sinulog Foundation didn’t need the [...]

In many cities around the world, their government-run hospitals are objects of pride and joy. Not so for Cebu city. Fortunately –and I’m keeping my fingers crossed on this one– someone in the city council woke up to reality and suggested that the city council make a surprise visit to the Cebu City Medical Center [...]

Approaching the new Ban-Tal flyover from either A. S. Fortuna St or the entrance road of Maria Luisa village, one can see emblazoned on the sides of the flyover these words: Del Mar With You, For You, Always Now, what right does Rep. del Mar have in placing his name on public property? Did he [...]

The Banilad-Talamban flyover is taking excruciatingly slow to finish. When construction began the contractors estimated it would be finished by August. The latest word, however, is that the flyover would be fully operational on Oct. 15. Tomorrow, Sept. 5, was supposed to be the deadline. Now, the contractors are rushing, employing more laborers to work [...]