The concern of the Duterte administration regarding moves in Congress to scrap the additional tax on fuel is understandable. More so if those leading the campaign are seeking reelection in the midterm polls in May 2019. Many are afraid that these gestures are politically motivated and intended to win public support for their election bids. No politician seeking an elective position will support any tax increase. On the other hand, politicians opposing a tax hike will naturally
Rodrigo Duterte and his family are an amusing lot. Never before in the history of our country have we had a president who is exceptional in comical amusement. Not even the self-deprecating Erap Estrada, who loved to poke fun at himself through the so-called “Eraption” jokes, comes on par with
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