I’ve received several hits because of “Trillanes whatever,” so thanks to Joel, here is a (semi) transcript of that conversation. Trillanes: As soldiers, we will face this. Ces Drilon: So how are you going to face this? Trillanes: Whatever.
Two days ago, Chiqui, Mary and I met the Y&R regional director for digital at the Peninsula lobby. We had tea and Coke Light, then strolled inside to the Old Manila restaurant for dinner. It was a lively dinner, punctuated by phone calls from clients, capped by optimistic plans. The lobby is now tank food. …
While tanks roll down Makati Avenue, soldiers in camouflage train their guns onto the Peninsula topiary. It’s just another coup attempt in the Philippines. Joel and I didn’t notice anything amiss, driving along Ayala to the office around eleven this morning. In fact, we thought the traffic fairly light compared to Ortigas. When we arrived …