Merry-Go-Round: Floro L. Mercene
FILIPINOS are among the happiest people in the world, according to Time magazine. They say yes when they mean no, and maybe when they mean never.
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They are happy because they live in Paradise but are brainwashed daily to think they are in Hell.
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GMA’s popularity rating plunges in direct proportion to the rise in taxes
She is willing to pay the political cost. The presidency is not a popularity contest.
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Most Filipinos feel their lives have deteriorated even more during the last 12 months.
The President’s admonition: Be patient. Salvation is just around the corner.
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If you want to know what’s going on behind the news, talk to master sleuth Erick San Juan and get the real lowdown. His prognostications on the day’s event are usually accurate.
In these days of turbulence and uncertainty, he will be an asset to Malacañang.
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Nearly 200 delegates from 150 countries are attending the International Parliamentary Union conference in Manila this week.
This they will find out: We’re No. 2 in many things but always No. 1 in the hospitality department.
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Big Mike stayed in a $20,000 suite in Las Vegas, compliments of the house. It would have been a crime to turn it down.
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The room had no running hot and cold women, according to my spy.
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Supreme Court throws out the FPJ election protest. Even if he had won, it was doubtful if he could assume the presidency.
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Susan Roces’ plea to take the place of her husband in the protest also dropped for lack of merit.
The court ruled that she is not a real party in interest, whatever that means.
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Erap lambasted the court decision and warns Arroyo government of dire consequences.
One more peep from you and we’ll confiscate your cellphone again.
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The party in interest could be Loren Legarda who ran for vice president but lost to Noli de Castro.
Who will sit as president if Loren wins her suit?
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Many senators support the Supreme Court decision, calling it fair and indubitably correct. Malacañang is calling on the people to accept the decision so the country can move forward.
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General Fortunato Abat is batting for regimented democracy. If we want your opinion, the generals will give it to you.
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FVR denies having anything to do with the destabilization moves of his former aides.
They asked him to head the junta but he turned them down flat. He is happy just supporting the government of GMA.
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US promises to help India to become a super power after selling several F-16 jet fighter to its nuclear rival Pakistan.
White man speaks with a forked tongue.
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Jobseekers in Austria are duped by Filipino recruiters who promise them jobs in the Philippines.
Suckers born every minute, even in beautiful Austria.
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Southeast Asian lawmakers adopt a united front against official corruption. The shame campaign successfully used in Hong Kong might be just the right ticket in their crusade.
