An ill-conceived good idea
Given the suffering that rapists inflict on their victims, punishing them is certainly in order.
View ArticleLife after me
I thought I was destined for great things, like becoming the messiah of lasting peace in the Middle East, or the savior who will bring an end to hunger in Africa, or a warrior for world domination.
View ArticleBut I heart Guam, too
Is there a better way to say you love Guam other than you love Guam?
View ArticleInsidious
Philippine politics is as surreal as a magical realism novel, set in a landscape filled with tragically comedic ironies, an ongoing battle between political dynasties and a bewildering concept of...
View ArticlePunish the perverts, not the victims
A few months ago, somebody forwarded to me a nude photo of a young woman, who has made a mark in the local business community as a successful manager.
View ArticlePay raise is not black and white
Apparently there are two classes of people on Guam: those who can leave their work before the end of business hours – without having to worry about getting hourly wage deductions for leaving their...
View ArticleTipping point
Ignore the election carnival. No matter who wins next year’s presidential race, the Philippine economy is guaranteed to continue a 6 to 7 percent growth in the next eight to 10 years, according to...
View Article30,000 cigarettes behind a masterpiece
“The extraordinary worldwide attention paid to the death of Gabriel García Márquez, and the genuine sorrow felt by readers everywhere at his passing, tells us that the books are still very much alive,”...
View ArticleThe tax burden
So there is this lucrative underground lodging industry that is – to quote hotel owner Bart Jackson – “under the radar and off the grid,” undercutting legitimate businesses and getting away with...
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