OF TREES AND FOREST A piece of very interesting news caught my eye recently, various news organizations reported that “more people have left Metro Manila in the past five years than those coming into the National Capital Region.” This was a statement from an official of the Philippine...
FINDING ANSWERS 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. At last week’s Kapihan sa Manila Prince Hotel media forum, former Supreme Court Justice...
PEACE-MAKER Our New York-based daughter Leslie recently took a break from her fast-paced life as writer-editor and journeyed to Manila and our home province, Pangasinan, which offered her a serene and nostalgic retreat into her roots. Known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage,...
OF TREES AND FOREST As we confront our mortality, we naturally begin to ponder the legacy we will leave behind. What will I be remembered for? This is such an existential and serious question. And the answer I believe lies in the here and now: live your life. The second part of my reply to the...
OF TREES AND FOREST (First of two parts) I was asked a pretty interesting question a couple of weeks ago — do I ever think about my mortality? It is more than an interesting question actually, it is a deeply philosophical query. At some point we all reflect on our own mortality. This is one...
Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa answered back against accusations over his refusal to attend the House Committee on Human Rights' probe on the drug war killings during the previous administration. House Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro went as far as to claim...
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco (Screenshot from YouTube) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said on Tuesday, July 2, that the House of Representatives plans to invite the supposed “former high ranking Cabinet member”...
FINDING ANSWERS 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. To react quickly and be mentally agile while engaging in a furious debate with...
PEACE-MAKER In a world marred by conflicts and geopolitical tensions, the pursuit of peace remains a paramount objective for nations and organizations alike. In Asia, a region characterized by its diversity and dynamic political landscapes, the collaboration between regional organizations can play...
For Senator Robinhood Padilla considers the senatorial bid in 2025 of three Dutertes to be "very good news". Padilla was referring to Vice President Sara Duterte's recent disclosure that the former president, Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte are all...
Much like his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President Sara Duterte according to former senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson exercised "wise and smart politics" with her recent announcement to get "a glimpse of the pulse of the electorate." He was referring to the Vice President's...
For Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, a lot can still happen in terms of political bids in the May 2025 polls. Escudero pointed this out as he weighs in on Vice President Sara Duterte's disclosure that former president Rodrigo Duterte, Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, and Davao...
