Former Senate President Manny Villar
Always a 'palengkero'
March 11, 2025 10:59 pm
When are we going to get rid of the negative connotations attached to the word “palengkera.” In its literal form, “palengkera” simply means someone who engages in the market. I really do not understand why people use the term in a pejorative manner, that is, referring to someone who is ill mannered, loud, or always looking for a fight or argument. It is probably the early version of the modern “Karen.”
Fighting for mothers
March 04, 2025 4:30 pm
“Helping mothers is really my advocacy. As a mom, I know the difficult and multiple roles we have to play. I want to fight for Filipino moms.” This was from Camille, my daughter. I have heard her talk about this when meeting with her campaign team and they were discussing messaging and her platforms.
The now generations
February 25, 2025 4:05 pm
In the past, I have frequently discussed how a good manager needs to be sensitive to changes in the business environment whether it be political, social or demographic.
The same is true in politics.
Why the midterms matter
February 11, 2025 4:07 pm
On May 12, 2025, Filipinos will choose candidates vying for more than 18,000 national and local positions. I find this simple fact astonishing and a proof of just how democracy works. This is what I like about democracy, it allows people to manifest their choice. You can have all the pundits and so-called “opinion-makers” out there but at the end of the day the most important voice is that of the Filipino people.
Does anybody still read the newspaper?
February 04, 2025 4:00 pm
To be able to last for 125 years means you are doing something right. To be able to last for 125 years means that the people know and trust that you are doing something right. To be able to last 125 years means that you have been a witness to the unfolding of the nation’s history. This is what the Manila Bulletin has accomplished last Feb. 2, 2025.