Watching the candidates file their COCs last week, I can not help but recall the familiar reportage of a horse race sportscaster of yesteryears, the late Tony Trinidad.
Should political dynasties be outlawed? Should there be minimum educational qualifications for those seeking elective offices? Should “nuisance” candidates be penalized? A story is told that friends of the late great comedian Dolphy had been persistently egging him to run for office. With his tremendous popular appeal, Dolphy’s friends said that he was a sure winner.Completely vaccinated
Incidentally, I learned from Rovi Viloria, Muntinlupa City acting PIO head, that the city government is inching closer to its vaccination target. As of October 1, 86.2 percent of the target population of 385,725 have received their first dose while 72 percent have been fully vaccinated. Vaccines administered included Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Gamaleya, Pfizer, Moderna, Jannsen and Sinopharm.
AC Chief Finance Officer Alberto de Larrazabal noted that “despite Ayala Corp not having a formal rating in the marketplace, the investors were prepared to extend this facility. ….. The demand was absolutely strong and we were able to pierce the four percent interest rate, which was a feat of and by itself.” Mr. De Larrazabal described the successful bond offering as “truly a testament to the reputation of Ayala in the financial markets.
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