Aveen Acuna-Gulo

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 18 October) — Benin was born on a Holy Thursday, April 8, 1971. He was a bundle of joy with his thick crop of hair and ever-present smile. His nickname evolved because he sort of loved to show his tummy. Nagpabudadot sa tiyan as we say when we tickle the new addition to the brood. Thus the name Dodot, Dodods. He was Nanay’s boy. He was only 8 years old when Nanay went ahead. Who would ever think that some forty years later, he followed her in a manner nobody ever imagined.

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 26 July) — More than 24 hours have passed and everything that needs to be analyzed about PRRD’s 2nd SONA must have already been said and scrutinized. It was difficult to pick just one quote from the entire speech. Many people prepared for a 45-minute speech knowing all this time that it was going to be more than that. For the next couple of hours people stayed glued to TV, radio, cell phones listening to President Duterte.

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY (MindaNews/20 March) — First and foremost, this piece is about Rodrigo Duterte and Women’s Month. About Duterte because I see him as a sign that the masculinity crisis in government would be over once he takes his oath as President. About Women’s Month because – well, some women don’t like him but a lot more, do. I’d like to tell you in advance that what you will read is just some light Sunday banter kasi mahina ako sa debate haha. Halaka debate na man diay karong hapon sa Cebu.