The country has a new president. His first one hundred days started three days ago. The first one hundred days are always interesting as the new president sets his directions. And names his official family, both moves making great impact on trust building.

Jockeying for positions

Last month, I got invited to two weddings in the family. Truly, June is the wedding month and it’s no surprise our FB is flooded with “happy birthdays” in March.

The "comparable" 3% and 0.01%

Oil prices are expected to again increase this week, in an almost routine rise in prices of diesel and gasoline.

Why farmers are poor

Last Sunday was father’s day and we celebrated that day at home, away from the long queues for a table in restaurants in the malls.

Thank God for Fathers' and Lolo's Day121

Our economic planners see 6 percent growth in our GDP. Wow, this is the best news. I have no reason to worry.

Inflation, devaluation are killing us

In the news, Malacañang vetoes two bills. One seeking to exempt from taxes incomes related to election related services. The other is seeking the creation of transportation safety board.

Months’ work, shot down in a day

Hot item in social media over the weekend, the resignation of Executive Secretary to the President, Atty. Vic Rodriguez and the 100 Million  reasons of his exit.

 SECOND ROMUALDEZ TO BECOME SPEAKER OF HOUSE

Lawmakers are divided on the move to postpone barangay elections, set for December, this year. First group wants postponement, still smarting from big spending in the elections last month. The other camp is against it, dead set to replace those “Kupitans” who ran off  with their campaign funds.

 A House divided

Ngayong malinaw na ang Gabinete ni proclaimed President Ferdinand Marcos Junior—na siyang tutulong sa kaniya sa pagtakbo ng bansa—sana naman ay pagbigyan na lang natin sila sa kanilang mga desisyon at programa sa ating bansa.

Magtulungan na lang tayo

In the news, Philippine protests swarm of 100 Chinese vessels in the reef.

Our education system is in bad shape, but not from COVID-19 

The Community Whispers column from OpinYon News president and publisher, Ray Junia, where he shares his opinions and expresses his views regarding relevant issues and trending topics in the Philippines.

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