Sen. Panfilo Lacson has repeatedly stated that the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, which he chairs, will follow the evidence wherever it leads.

Where is the Evidence?

In many interviews and press conferences to shed light on the prosecution of corruption cases involving Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel, the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ) often use the term “case build-up”.

Case Build Up

A lot of us may be in shock: Why would some high officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) be granted state witness benefits?

Using State Witness Strategy

The Eastern Visayas region is in a virtual state of shock. Typhoons repeatedly cause havoc in our agriculture and fishing, adding to scarcity and high prices. That is in agriculture; then we turn to industry, and it is a mess, with a mothballed, non-operational copper smelter that caused the unemployment of at least 3,000 directly employed workers and 1,000 more indirectly employed workers

The Struggles of the Region’s Economy

Two YouTube programs jolted me from a sleepy Saturday afternoon. One was a program where two hosts focused on the Province of Samar, and another was hosted by former Sec. of Socio-economic Planning, Professor Solita Monsod (After class with Mareng Winnie), who centered her comments on the strong link between corruption and the poverty of an area and the high political corruption index of the Philippines compared to other Southeast Asian countries.

Connecting the Dots

When I was still working in government many years ago, this was the time of year I would be involved in assessing what had just passed and looking ahead to the next year.

Which Road Should We Take?

Last week, two interviews I viewed on YouTube stood out. One was the interview of Atty. Mae Divinagracia, lawyer of former Undersecretary Catalina Cabral, and the other, an interview of Cong. Leandro Leviste. 

Cover up?

Last week, I devoted this column to oil and the law of supply and demand.

Oil Economics and Philippine Growth

A few days ago, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., announced that the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) will cease operations on March 31, 2026. Despite its intended role in fighting corruption, it lasted only 6 months, leaving much unfinished business. 

The Demise of an Investigator

There is a law that no legislative body of any government can amend. It is the “law of supply and demand”.

Oil Prices and the Law of Supply and Demand

I AM BACK COLUMN: Atty. Buenaventura Go-Soco Jr.

I AM BACK

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