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Portrait of Ferdinand Topacio

Ferdinand Topacio

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Out of the blue

Out of the blue

And now, the real ringleaders of Floodgate are scared s**tless, as they see the return of Marcoleta… as head of a BRC subcommittee specifically laser-focused…

Rain of terror

Rain of terror

Government, with its vast media resources, could have seized the narrative and used it to further pillory the Veep.

Rock the vote

Rock the vote

As the old adage goes, the best laid plans will fail if executed by morons. And fail the plans did, in spectacular fashion.

Media Noche

Media Noche

The powers-that-be used the power of the purse to silence the only voice of dissent in an otherwise pro-administration station.

It’s been fast

It’s been fast

Now we’re bottom dwellers. Vietnam had the fastest economic growth rate last year at 8 percent.

Co conspirator

Co conspirator

Co’s apprehension appeared to be more of happenstance than a deliberate effort by our government.

Profit-tearing

Profit-tearing

The Marcos administration, right after the United States’ war with Iran started, was in analysis paralysis — a state of denial.

Anay-hilation

Anay-hilation

The mass exodus of politicians to Sara Duterte’s camp, which they believe to be almost assured of victory in 2028, now becomes both a blessing and a curse.

Loose throw

Loose throw

In conversation, she was ingratiating and aimed to impress when the talk turned to legal matters. I found her competent, if a little shallow.

Odd cautelam

Odd cautelam

Impeachment — for the edification of Ms. Luistro — is not about who between two people gets to occupy a condominium unit.