Finding Answers I remember it was during my high school days that I really got interested in reading the Manila Bulletin when my social studies teacher required us to read aloud news stories during class discussions on current events. With most of the articles presented in a writing style easily...
FINDING ANSWERS Manila Bulletin’s frontpage story last Jan. 11 titled “Brawner says electing worthy officials, not coup, key to solving society’s ills” is a powerful reminder of the importance of democracy and civic duty. Quoting Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Romeo Brawner,...
FINDING ANSWERS Despite public outcry and reform efforts, corruption remains a big problem in the Philippines. From petty bribery to large-scale plunder of public funds, pervasive corruption has defied solution for decades. Our country still ranks among the corruption-plagued in the world,...
FINDING ANSWERS 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. No less than First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta Marcos led the June 15...
FINDING ANSWERS Yesterday’s banner headline article in the Manila Bulletin, about President Marcos instructing the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) not to be provoked by China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), contained something not to be taken lightly. It’s something quite...
FINDING ANSWERS I’m not in the habit of chest-thumping. But among the 35 laws I principally authored when I was senator, I’m especially proud of the one providing mandatory coverage of the Home Development Mutual Fund, popularly known as Pag-IBIG Fund. “Coverage of the Fund shall be mandatory...
FINDING ANSWERS The rallying cry to make Filipino kids healthier in mind and body reverberated across The Manila Hotel’s Tent City. “Brighter…stronger…taller,” the well-heeled crowd yelled in unison, proclaiming what they wanted our future generations to become. It was between song...
FINDING ANSWERS The slaughter of innocent children and other civilians had the world grieving for Israel as it coped with the shock of the Oct. 7 massacre perpetrated by Hamas terrorists. Widespread condemnation of the treacherous attack reverberated across the globe as people fully understood why...
FINDING ANSWERS Not only is it deemed righteous indignation; it’s morally justified, highly principled, and a reflection of the honorableness of our Senators. In unanimously adopting Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 718 last week, the esteemed men and women of the Philippine Senate undoubtedly...
FINDING ANSWER Despite Sunday’s crushing 6-0 loss of the Philippine women’s football team to Norway, ranked No. 12 in the world, the Filipinas have nothing to be ashamed of. Just being qualified to compete, for the first time ever, in the FIFA Women’s World Cup which is undoubtedly...
FINDING ANSWERS It’s been seven years since that momentous time in 2016 when the Philippines showed the world that a tiny and poor country can stand up to a rich giant and win a historic arbitration case. Last week’s anniversary of the landmark ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in...
FINDING ANSWERS Valenzuela City is going all-out against gambling — from jueteng and other grassroots gambling activities, to e-games and Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs). Three local ordinances were recently passed by the city council and approved by Valenzuela City Mayor Wes...
