The Office of the Ombudsman is marching again. But the question is, is this just another delaying tactic or a media hype that will result in nothing substantial?

When the House keeps crumbling down

In the past few weeks, Ms. Natasha Gutierrez has hosted several podcasts entitled "On Assignment". I saw it on YouTube.

The quest to unearth the properties of former Speaker Romualdez

It was a week of thrills and surprises in the national political scene. But this column will not be about the ICC warrant of arrest for Sen. Bato de la Rosa or the ongoing impeachment trial at the Senate.


The silence is deafening

A few months ago, the existence of political dynasties was a hot topic nationwide.  It was a common call all over the country. This topic is relevant to us. The Eastern Visayas region has several families controlling the politics in different provinces. 

A tale of two dynasties: Romualdez and Petilla

The national government is showing it was ill-prepared to address the current oil crisis caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The price of gasoline and diesel fuel has increased by almost 50 percent since the war in Iran broke out on the 28th of February. 

A Case of Poor Planning

The past weeks have been full of headline grabbers. The revelations pertaining to former Speaker Martin Romualdez are nothing short of eye-poppers.

A Good Defense is the Best Offense

When I looked up current news coverage about the island of Leyte, I was surprised to learn that the province of Leyte is not insurgency-free. There are still so-called pockets where a small number of insurgents are located in upland areas. This got me thinking. 

Leyte is not Insurgency Free

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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