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THIEVES, RELATIVES IN A NARCO-STATE
President Rodrigo Duterte was fuming mad in his 50-minute late night press conference the other night (August 21), at the presidential palace. He announced the firing of the current Bureau of Customs chief, former military putschist, Captain Nicanor Faeldon, and his replacement by another military officer, Isidro Lapeña, the current head of the Philippine Drug…
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Unlike My Ate My
Few people know I have an older sister, Myra. Once they meet her, everyone is shocked that I’m related to her, because we’re nothing alike. When we were both studying in Ateneo, I would go to her hangout in Colayco Hall after school and say, “Ate My let’s go home.” Her friends would greet…
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An easy time with Invisalign
By Audrey Cabaltica This summer, to straighten my teeth, I got Invisalign instead of braces. Invisalign is just a plastic retainer while braces are wires with metal brackets stuck to your teeth. Both cost the same. My brothers and my mom had Invisalign and all had a good experience. My good friend had braces for…
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Satire at its best – The Onion Story
Before fake news got a bad rap, satire was part of comedy. The Onion (1988) is the first satire newspaper that has reached general knowledge. Even my Gen Z son knows it. It began 38 years ago as a weekly newsprint at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It was intermittently staffed by varied brilliant anti-socials who…
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Sara a multi-billionaire
By TONY LOPEZ Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte became awesomely rich while serving as vice mayor of Davao City from 2007 to 2010, and as its mayor from 2010 to 2013. During those years, transactions in her bank accounts amounted to P3 billion. Per the report of Anti-Money Laundering Council submitted to the House Committee…
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My underwhelming experience in New York City
I just visited New York City for the first time for my aunt’s 50th birthday. I was really excited to go and see the iconic skyscrapers and huge LED billboards. I also heard that hot dogs, pizza, and bagels taste better in NY. When I landed in NY, the first thing I noticed was the…
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Why it’s hard for minors to get a job in California
This summer, I wanted to get a part time job at a nearby boba shop or retail store because I wanted to have my own money to spend. Many of my friends planned to do this too. However, we were all unsuccessful because of one thing: a work permit. The legal age to work in…
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Sara guilty of grave threats, sedition
By TONY LOPEZ After the July 14 and 15 hearings of the Senate Impeachment Court, I now conclude: One, Sara Duterte should revamp her defense legal team. Two of its members have just incriminated her. She is guilty of grave threats and sedition. Two, the Impeachment Court will find it difficult and challenging not to…
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Getting my California Driver’s Permit
By Audrey Cabaltica Last week, I passed my Driver’s Permit exam on my first try. I was really nervous because I knew a lot of people who failed or weren’t allowed to take it. Here’s what I did to secure my permit. First I completed the required 30-hour Driver’s Education online through the National Driving…
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