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Loving your own Cebuano candidate and why

by Cito Beltran - June 23, 2012 - 12:00am

This article is about why Cebuanos need to realize the importance of loving their own Cebuano candidates for national office and why.

Stand and be counted

by Cito Beltran - June 19, 2012 - 12:00am

As best I can, I avoid writing about the same topic for two publications. Today however, I make an exception to that rule because I am very concerned about how a proposed bill in Congress could sneak up on us and...

To save or spend

by Cito Beltran - June 16, 2012 - 12:00am

Once upon a time there was a basketball team that won the championship in a commercial league.

K-12: To each his own

by Cito Beltran - June 9, 2012 - 12:00am

There are certain issues that are better left on their own until it the time when things become obvious and clear.

"Open for business"

by Cito Beltran - June 5, 2012 - 12:00am

According to old timers, in the 1940s and 50s running for public office was such a sacred trust that it would normally be the voters or members of the community who would ask a respected professional or community...

Live your life

by Cito Beltran - May 26, 2012 - 12:00am

Last Thursday evening I was invited to “interview” a 71- year-old German dubbed as a modern-day Marco Polo.

Bigger problems than a Gaga

by Cito Beltran - May 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Even before Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta decided to embrace the demon Judas, we already had bigger problems in the Philippines than kids becoming “gago” because of Lady Gaga.

A matter of opinion

by Cito Beltran - May 19, 2012 - 12:00am

A friend of mine from church sent me a message asking my opinion about the controversy involving Manny Pacquiao and Miriam Quiambao who have been harshly criticized by gay and lesbians as being anti-gay.

Reacting to educators

by Cito Beltran - May 12, 2012 - 12:00am

It is not the title that we carry but how we carry ourselves through life that brings us honor.

Something to consider

by Cito Beltran - May 5, 2012 - 12:00am

San Juan Congressman JV Ejercito is on the warpath and he is meaning to go after the scalps of budget airlines that have turned from a promise of progress into a curse among customers.

Foresight

by Cito Beltran - April 28, 2012 - 12:00am

While speaking with my friend Congressman Dong Mendoza of Lipa, Batangas, he reminded me about the need for foresight among leaders.

Purpose versus power

by Cito Beltran - April 24, 2012 - 12:00am

“If I get elected I will have the power to help people and get things done.”

In denial

by Cito Beltran - April 21, 2012 - 12:00am

3rd Place.

Bite the bullet and make better plans

by Cito Beltran - April 17, 2012 - 12:00am

As far as the energy summit in Davao City and government intervention is concerned, no less than President Noynoy Aquino has made it clear: the people of Mindanao will simply have to pay more for their electricity...

The privilege of friendship

by Cito Beltran - April 14, 2012 - 12:00am

I just received an email from a friend whom I’ve known for four years and with whom I share a passion for life, food and a wacky sense of humor.

Are we having fun yet?

by Cito Beltran - April 10, 2012 - 12:00am

After having a 5-day break, I am curious to know if people are actually returning to work this week, refreshed or reenergized?

Infernal music

by Cito Beltran - March 31, 2012 - 12:00am

There was a time when no business person in their right mind would put up a store, a shop or a restaurant without investing in “background” music system.

Doomed to repetition

by Cito Beltran - March 27, 2012 - 12:00am

There is a saying that goes something like: Those who do not learn the lessons from the past are doomed to repeat it.

Changing role models

by Cito Beltran - March 25, 2012 - 12:00am

The man who declared: “I am the greatest,” the fighter who called himself “beautiful” is now old and diseased.

A simpleton approach

by Cito Beltran - March 20, 2012 - 12:00am

I know that there are many gun lovers in Cebu and the Visayas so just in case you haven’t heard, the Philippine National Police has recently announced that they are planning to confiscate guns from gun...

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