Former House Speaker Jose C. De Venecia Jr.

A quest for peace and reconciliation

In an age marked by unprecedented technological advancement and interconnectivity, it is disheartening to see that our world is still plagued by violence, conflicts, and the ravages of war. In various corners of the globe, from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, from Asia to Africa, communities are gripped by the pain of political strife, insurgency, and terrorism. Each new day seems to bring yet another story of bloodshed or another haunting image of a city turned to rubble, lives shattered and futures darkened.

The beginnings of Lakas-CMD

The recent happenings in the Lakas-CMD (Christian-Muslim Democrats) brought back memories of the beginnings of the party as well as the many challenges and struggles we and our partymates faced together.