At this stage, allegations and counter-allegations of irregularities are hurled by contending parties against each other like mad dogs. The presence of Election Officer Edwin Cadungog in the house of Tommy Osmeña is certainly an unwelcome development. As it turned out, everything becomes bare allegation if it is not substantiated.

On the other hand, knowing fully well the grave consequences of committing any act that may taint the independence of Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Election Officer Cadungog flatly denied the claim as improbable.

A few days from now, it’s going to be showtime. We can expect more unusual stories, incredible things to be reported in the guise of breaking news to come out. By its very nature, election is not only fought in the ballots and polling places, it is also fought fiercely in the bar of public opinion by way of besmirching and putting to disrepute the good name of individuals who may have simply found themselves caught in the cross fire when political giants roar.

Ang Pagpasagad, Mosangko sa Kangil-ad???

Now it can be told, the current investigation into the Boston bombing has opened a can of worms.

The FBI appears to face more questions than answers either as reports uncovered that as early as six months ago the Russian government already briefed it on the suspects’ profile and their possible links to militant groups in Chechnya. There are ramifications that come into play as investigation progresses purposely to help the government unravel the motive behind the dastardly attack in Boston.

What brings to mind at this point is whether the suspect in custody be investigated and apprised of his rights under the warranties enshrined in the fundamental law of the land, that is reading to him the Miranda rights.