My long-time colleague in newspapering Roy Mabasa posted this on Facebook:

Samlang and mabantot are the same

Stratbase Institute, a well-funded, western-style think-tank composed of educated Filipinos from the rich and middle class, advocates a brand of "nationalism" that would actually hamper the Philippines' efforts toward progress and economic growth.

Stratbase's position a rotting Samlang

The ongoing war in the Middle East which is expected to escalate rather than lose steam with the end of the first ceasefire accord between the contending camps, puts to the fore the importance of diplomacy and foreign policy of any country, especially ours.

Garin’s frustration in securing oil

Imagine if your car is a clunky old Mitsubishi Pajero or any 8-cylinder gas-guzzler—you might decide to stay at home and limit your trips because of the high prices of gasoline, diesel and other petroleum products available today, if they are available.

FlorCruz has good news for motorists

Quezonins are naturally happy people, and the Catholic religion provided them with a surfeit of fiestas and celebrations that made Quezon province an important destination for tourists and pilgrims.

Mutual understanding through cultural exchange

The United States considers its keen competition with China in the areas of semiconductors, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, both extraction and refining of rare earth minerals, as a national survival issue.

What’s samlang about Pax Silica

The governor of Quezon does not need a presidential push to act promptly on the problems of fuel, energy and transportation in the coming days—which are expected by all Filipinos as the US-Israel duo’s war of aggression in Iran enters its second week.

Tan’s timely action & the Iran war  

There’s this whiff of fresh air in Quezon, which we note from our perch here in Fresh Air Hotel.  It’s the news that Agriculture Undersecretary Asis Perez from Tiaong is now advocating farmers to change their mindset, push agriculture to adopt modern technology, and think of ways to make their lives better.

Quezon farmers and the Strait of Hormuz

When Quezon Gov. Helen Tan made her seasonal visit to places and roads in her province that lead to the Bicol region, and then on to Samar and Leyte and then Mindanao, she was not surprised at the conditions of the roads.

Roads to perdition in Quezon

While President BBM and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are gloating over the “accomplishments” of the recent state visit of the Philippine President to Tokyo, the other countries in the Southeast and East Asian regions are feeling concerned.

SAMLANG

Latest News

Anong kasamlangan ito, Sanae at BBM?