IT’S THE DYNASTIES, STUPID!

IT’S THE DYNASTIES, STUPID!

The consequent condemnations of the 57 deaths were furious and unforgiving. Even the government’s reaction was swift in its objective of corralling all at once the perpetrators to satisfy public outcry. There has to be some catharsis in the massacre most foul. By declaring state of emergency over Maguindanao that ripened into full-blown martial rule [...]

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LA PAMPANGUENA

Sedated, and before he lapsed into induced coma, Ferdinand Marcos ordered the Sikorsky pilot to bring him to Paoay. His genius told him that with him in his hometown he is assured of an iron vault fortification. The vaunted Ilocano allegiance comes into play and the dictator can buy his time. With him ensconced in [...]

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