Opinion 12/9/15 (Philippines, elections, Comelec, journalism, bonus, corruption)

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Inquirer on Inquirer anniversary
It was December 1985 and the rented office in the Port Area building was crowded with Eggie Apostol’s editors, reporters, photographers, other personnel—and an overwhelming sense of purpose. [...] Fast forward to 30 years later, and the Inquirer continues to deliver the news and commentary that make history. [...] As the newspaper grew its readership, it built strength and stature. [full text]

Sun.Star Cebu about holiday cash incentive
AT LEAST four councilors allied with the Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK) are correct. The P30,000 across-the-board cash incentive for all officials and employees is “too much.” [...] Good work deserves to be recompensed. No question there. [...] Councilor Dizon is right: to receive P30,000 when some of the City’s constituents continue to wait for urgent shelter assistance is insensitive, to say the least. [full text]

Manila Bulletin on Comelec and elections
There are two big dates on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) calendar that are of crucial importance to the candidates – particularly those running for president – in the coming elections. [...] The first one – December 10, tomorrow – is the deadline for any substitution of candidacy [...] The second important Comelec date is January 15, 2016. The Comelec will start printing the official ballots on this date. [full text]

Philippine Star about corruption and public officials
[T]he Office of the Ombudsman indicted Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito and 19 others for graft also indicted yesterday former Bureau of Corrections director Gaudencio Pangilinan and two BuCor personnel [...] Malacañang, for its part, yesterday suspended for 60 days Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama [...] Any anti-corruption campaign deserves the support of all sectors. Today the nation joins the world in observing Anti-Corruption Day. The fight, however, is waged best in the same way that justice is applied: equally, without partisan considerations. [full text]

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