Duterte Legacy Part 2
Another significant aspect of Rodrigo Duterte’s legacy concerns the judiciary, particularly the appointments he made to the Supreme Court and the lower courts during his presidency. When Duterte assumed office…
Erap’s Story About Manuel Quezon’s Morning Wood
When Joseph “Erap” Estrada was running for President in 1998, we gathered one evening of April 1998 at the residence of the late Danding Cojuangco in Balete Drive, New Manila,…
Golden Age of Copra
In the early decades of the 20th century, Quezon Province experienced what may aptly be called its Golden Age of Copra. Vast coconut plantations stretched across the fertile lands of…
Atong Ang Is Hiding in Plain Sight
The life and rise of Atong Ang, to many observers, has long been intertwined with the shadowy world of gambling, political patronage, and allegations of corruption. He reportedly began as…