Topic: cyberbuddy

OPINION: That Boracay moment

OPINION: That Boracay moment

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Jun 14 10:02 PM

Let me advance outright that the arbitrary closure of the island resort is not without some benefit. Environmental and sanitation concerns have been stoked. That is enough to be a very big deal.  Read more »

OPINION: The Pulitzer Prize and the Philippines

OPINION: The Pulitzer Prize and the Philippines

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at May 17 10:00 PM

Carlos P. Romulo referred to the Pulitzer Prize as “every newspaperman’s dream,” when he received the honor awarded to him late in 1942 at Columbia University in New York City.  Read more »

OPINION: How, how the carabao….

OPINION: How, how the carabao….

Buddy Gomez — Cyberbuddy
Updated as of Apr 22 01:37 AM

The carabao is no longer an endangered breed as it once was. In fact, it is doing great. Flourishing, in fact. There is now growing promise of economic and healthful beneficence, for farmer-entrepreneurs as well as consumers. For this, we must thank government. A rare expression of sentiment in this season of discontent, doubt and even scorn. Read more »

OPINION: 'What makes this country great...'

OPINION: 'What makes this country great...'

Buddy Gomez — Cyberbuddy
Updated as of Apr 14 12:25 PM

“What makes this country great is that we have a government that is bound by the Constitution and just as importantly, a separation of powers that is enabled to enforce that.” Read more »

OPINION: The failure of foresight

OPINION: The failure of foresight

Buddy Gomez — Cyberbuddy
Posted at Apr 06 09:43 PM

The last and only available open spaces within Metro Manila that can still provide a much-desired measure of solace from the hourly and daily hellish road congestion we suffer from are to be found in the banks of Pasig and Marikina Rivers. Read more »

OPINION: Why federalism is a formula for failure

OPINION: Why federalism is a formula for failure

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Updated as of Mar 10 09:10 AM

United States of America began as 13 separate and independent colonies and they formed a federation in order to unite, as one nation, achieving independence. The administration is attempting to undertake  the reverse, via populist political legerdemain Read more »

OPINION: Dengvaxia fantasia

OPINION: Dengvaxia fantasia

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Mar 02 10:01 PM

There really is never a dull moment in the Philippines. The latest: government lawyers dabbling in medical science, politicizing it along the way.  Read more »

OPINION: Reason, Rhythm and Romualdez

OPINION: Reason, Rhythm and Romualdez

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Feb 16 04:54 PM

Ambassador Babe Romualdez comes with an impressive political pedigree. He is the third from the prominent Romualdezes to serve as Ambassador of the Philippines to Washington DC. That spells for me a continuing rhythm in the Romualdez clan’s diplomatic service in the nations’s behalf.  Read more »

OPINION: Sobriety over Dengvaxia

OPINION: Sobriety over Dengvaxia

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Feb 02 08:41 PM

Vaccine and vaccination have gotten a bad rap. An erosion of faith in the efficacy of established cures and medical procedures is counterproductive. Read more »

'Hey, Joe, Jude says many thanks!'

'Hey, Joe, Jude says many thanks!'

Buddy Gomez -- Cyberbuddy
Posted at Jan 20 02:05 AM

In a palpable perversion of democratic governance, molestation and evisceration of press freedom by the nation’s supposed top attorney has become, among other derogations, an accolade celebrated by Malacanang’s keyboard mercenary “Troll-etariat.” Thank you, Calida. You have just redecorated your Motherland with worldwide infamy and shame. Read more »

OPINION: Veritas vos liberabit

OPINION: Veritas vos liberabit

Buddy Gomez - Cyberbuddy
Posted at Jan 05 04:00 AM

A little bit of additional erudition could enhance the beginning of our New Year. In the Bible’s John 8:32, “veritas vos liberabit” means “…the truth shall set you free.” Read more »

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