Boss Ferdie – the true and tested Erap loyalist – would often call me and Porky for an impromptu watercooler chat to see if his idea would fly. Later on, the top brass decided that the “Enquirer” should be showbiz-oriented as it is much easier to produce and sell compared to a political scandal sheet which could easily be saddled with libel suits. Just between us – the weight of the decision was more skewed on giving an Estrada publicist his own kingdom at the PJI.
Snooper dahil pag-snoop ng scoop at kontrobersya ang naging papel ko sa loob ng campus. Tumakbo nang apat na taon ang Snooper (1987-1991) at ang isa sa pinakamatinding “accomplishment” ng aking column ay nang bambuhin namin ang sistema nang pagtuturo ng Guidance classes sa College of Arts and Sciences kung kaya’t na-abolish ito at pinalitan ng subject na “Personality Enhancement Program”.