Former Senator Atty. Joey D. Lina

Designating a ‘designated survivor’

Intrigue marked the buildup to yesterday’s State of the Nation Address due to a remark of Vice President Sara Duterte that she won't attend the event because she’s the self-appointed “designated survivor.”

Suing China for damages

It’s an idea whose time has come – not only today but years ago. And nothing can be more powerful, as the renowned French novelist Victor Hugo said, than an idea whose time has come.

The many faces of today’s opposition

In any vibrant democracy, the opposition plays a key role as counterbalance to the ruling administration while offering alternative policies and presenting different perspectives and solutions to national issues.

Are US presidential debates really necessary?

When I was senator for two terms during the time of President Cory Aquino and then President Fidel Ramos, I knew fully well the importance of being able to think on one’s feet while on the Senate floor.

The First Lady is also a nutrition champ

The Children’s First One Thousand Days Coalition (CFDC) has gotten significant support in its mission to tackle malnutrition during the critical period in a child’s life—from conception to age two.