Figaro

Is Figaro’s ‘luck’ running out?

September 7, 2011 | Opinion, PerryScope

PerryScope By Perry Diaz “Figaro” is the name of the main character in the play, “The Barber of Seville,” which was first played in 1775.  But today – or should I say in the last decade – “Figaro” was the name of the most powerful and, allegedly, the most corrupt person in the Philippines.  You don’t read “Figaro” everyday in the newspapers.  It was only Read More …

P.Noy’s bitter brew

July 29, 2011 | Opinion

Cocktales By Victor C. Agustin Manila Standard Today NO less than the real boss of P.Noy spokesman Ricky Carandang, broadcaster Ces Drilon, had to come out with corrective reporting to the brouhaha generated by P.Noy’s bombshell claim about Pagcor picking up a P1-billion coffee tab for casino players. It turns out that the Pagcor coffee franchisee in question, Carlota Cristi Manalo-Tan, is a business partner Read More …

Unregistered business benefited from P1B PAGCOR coffee bills

July 28, 2011 | Politics & Government

Aren’t the Figaro coffee shops mentioned in the article owned by Mike Arroyo?  “Figaro” is supposed to be the acronym for First Gentleman Arroyo. — PERRY DIAZ Unregistered business benefited from P1B PAGCOR coffee bills GMA NEWS The bulk of the P1 billion the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) spent on coffee before the Aquino administration took over went to an unregistered business, current Read More …