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Cito Beltran
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RMC: More facilities– better medicine
by Cito Beltran - March 14, 2025 - 12:00am
I have always bragged about the Rizal Medical Center and this week I have three more big reasons to brag! From a struggling government hospital for the poor in the 1990s, RMC has transformed into a multi-awarded...
‘Un-warranted’ rumors
by Cito Beltran - March 12, 2025 - 12:00am
The “deployment exercises” of the PNP in relation to “rumors” of a warrant of arrest for former president Rodrigo Duterte issued by the ICC definitely fooled so many Filipinos.
More than saying grace
by Cito Beltran - March 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Why me?
A kingdom divided shall not stand
by Cito Beltran - March 7, 2025 - 12:00am
Once upon a time there was a “Prince” who had the favor of a kingmaker, and they were both in agreement that the Prince should become the future leader of the nation.
The analogy said it all
by Cito Beltran - March 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Last Sunday, I invited a very successful, rich but embattled older man to attend church and reconnect with his “Christian” roots
Back for unfinished business
by Cito Beltran - March 3, 2025 - 12:00am
Once the news came out that former officials of the DOTr were “back in the saddle,” insiders did not waste any time to give me a heads up on who’s who and perhaps why they were back.
Two birds with one stone backfired
by Cito Beltran - February 28, 2025 - 12:00am
Being able “to hit two birds with one stone” is such an ideal event that anyone who gets the chance will surely take it. But the reality is many more have missed than have hit the target.
Retirement haven or hell?
by Cito Beltran - February 26, 2025 - 12:00am
As one of the many Filipinos married to a foreigner, I am particularly sensitive to matters that affect foreigners in the Philippines, particularly their safety and security. As a Christian, I take to heart the repeated...
To see is to see
by Cito Beltran - February 24, 2025 - 12:00am
A day before Valentine’s Day, I went to Baguio City to see for myself and find out from local stakeholders and friends among Baguio media, what happened to Camp John Hay residents who were evicted by the Bases...
The letter to PBBM
by Cito Beltran - February 21, 2025 - 12:00am
Given the horror stories I’ve heard of how letters addressed to PBBM tend to disappear in the Bermuda grass in Malacañang, intercepted or undelivered, I thought it best to reprint a very important letter...
Dengue desperation
by Cito Beltran - February 19, 2025 - 12:00am
“Piso para sa lamok.” “Ibalik ang Kodak.”
Polluted misimpressions about the Pasig River
by Cito Beltran - February 17, 2025 - 12:00am
I recently conducted an informal survey among several friends and asked them, “What comes to mind when you hear “Pasig River?” I asked mostly media people, and they all gave similar replies.
Who wants to be VP?
by Cito Beltran - February 14, 2025 - 12:00am
Step aside “Squid Game,” “Who wants to be ?” is now the new game in town. Who will replace VP Sara? Will it be a member of Congress or will it be a senator?
Assorted concerns
by Cito Beltran - February 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Late January, I wrote an article about how the unfinished runway of the Coron/Busuanga airport has seriously affected the growth of tourism largely because only propeller-type aircraft are able to land there, resulting...
Punish them!
by Cito Beltran - February 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Three in one day, that was the number of judges and court cases that became the focus of The Philippine STAR editorial on Feb. 3 that harped on how judges “gravely abused discretion” and ignored strong...
‘It ain’t over til the fat lady sings’
by Cito Beltran - February 7, 2025 - 12:00am
According to Wikipedia, the colloquialism “means that one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress. More specifically, the phrase is used when a situation is (or appears...
LGUs: Annoyed and unhappy
by Cito Beltran - February 5, 2025 - 12:00am
They used to say that “if you know one politician, you know all politicians.” Whether they belong to the executive department or the legislative branch, you would think: “same-same” or &...
From ‘wag the dog’ to conspiracy theories
by Cito Beltran - February 3, 2025 - 12:00am
I was honestly surprised, mildly shocked even, to read “BBM: Budget challenge part of destabilization” on the front page of The Philippine STAR. Either the budget controversy has affected the President’s...
The Dengvaxia boomerang
by Cito Beltran - January 31, 2025 - 12:00am
Don’t look now but the Dengvaxia cases and controversy are beginning to boomerang and may end up landing at the feet or face of those who started it.
Third places and ‘no buy zones’
by Cito Beltran - January 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Like many modern-day working parents, I have often wondered how Gen XYZ in the Philippines manage to sustain the habit of frequenting coffee shops and coffee bars, especially those who are still in school or non-working...
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