Talk of the Town: Caretaker politics
January 27, 2026
Comments on “Caretaker politics,” (Public Lives by Randy David, 1/25/26) via https://opinion.inquirer.net:
The legacy presented itself in a way he didn’t expect: cleansing corruption. Something started by his father, which he now has an opportunity to end. I’m sure he didn’t think the ”Sumbong sa Pangulo” would open not just a can, but a vat of worms! With less than two years to go, will he be able to do it?
Editorielph
What is needed in my opinion is constitutional reform to give primacy to meritocracy and competency.
Guest
That “festering system failure” has been around since the 1980s.
Monk Manuel

