ABS-CBN will not wither and die

You think ABS-CBN is going to disappear? Think again.

Do your job, Duterte. I am doing mine.

My reply to President Duterte, who had asked what have we done besides complain.

To Mocha, f*ck you

‪To Mocha, I, together we many of those whom you labeled “dilawan” with contempt, had nothing but the country in mind. I may despise the President and this administration, but it is because I believe that the Philippines deserve better. You, on the other hand, had nothing but Duter‬te in mind. Even the term “Duterte …

Leadership in a time of crisis

I’m realistic about our situation. We are not a rich country blessed with immense resources. The fact that we have only a few thousands of COVID testing kits comes as no surprise to me. So what can we do get through this crisis? In times like this, we need a decisive leader who can instill confidence and take control of the situation.

Why we won’t have another People Power against Duterte

We can rally and protest all we want against Duterte, but I don’t think we will ever see anything the likes of the People Power Revolution of 1986. And that’s ok.

Representing the Filipino people

My boss asked me to represent him in an important meeting. He is a busy man. He can’t be in two meetings at the same time. I was chosen because I represent his ideals and his vision. We are in sync in many initiatives. And even if we don’t see eye to eye on some …

The People Who Love Duterte

Where I try to objectively dissect the DDS mentality and personality.

Insights from Lance’s eulogy for his father

Reading through Lance Gokongwei's eulogy for his father, I realized what made John Gokongwei loved and respected and at the same time I realized the one thing lacking in our current crop of government leaders.

Conversations with a DDS: Leni, Ressa, and the war on drugs

Let me make a disclaimer: while the conversation did happen, this is not a verbatim transcription. The general flow of the conversation, however, is maintained. In the end it is a fascinating, if not frustrating, look into the mind and thought process of a Duterte follower.

Brave move, Madam Vice President

My thoughts on VP Robredo accepting the challenge of Duterte to co-chair the anti-drug committee.