Noisy Republic
Political pundit Ricky Carandang expects even more agitation for the Philippines next year, the penultimate year before the much-awaited 2010 elections. Complicating matters further—as if the three-ring circus of local-style campaigning isn’t enough aggravation—is an administration hell-bent on staying in power despite (or perhaps because) it is loathed by the people.
The Commander-in-Chef
Rogue breaks bread with Kitchen Confidential scribe Anthony Bourdain during his frying pan-tastic Manila dinner. In this exclusive interview with Paolo R. Reyes, the jet-setting celebri-chef spills all the nasty bits on balut, bloggers, and man’s best friend.
Lock, Stock, and Barrel
The global financial crisis has caused paranoia-like panic in worldwide markets. Has the damage been done? Or is there light at the end of the dark tunnel? Former California-based financial analyst Patrick Rodriguez sheds some much-needed light into the great financial mess that wiped out retirement accounts, stock markets, and financial institutions in the latter half of the year that was.
