FINDING ANSWERS As we slow down in our activities this Holy Tuesday, we may start taking time to deepen our faith and strengthen our commitment to the arduous task of bringing about God’s Kingdom in this world. Indeed, every time we pray to our heavenly Father – in the words Christ himself...
PEACE-MAKER Losing friends is a heart-wrenching experience that leaves us grappling with profound grief. Each loss is unique, leaving behind a distinct imprint on our hearts and minds. The passing of friends reminds us of the fragility of our existence and the impermanence of the relationships we...
Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (Keith Bacongco / Manila Bulletin file photo) Former President Rodrigo Duterte remains the top voter preference for the 2025 senatorial elections, based on Tangere’s survey conducted between March 7 and 10. In the survey results released on Thursday, March 21,...
OF TREES AND FORESTS In a Tatler Asia interview last year, I was asked a very straightforward question: How do I become rich? How do I make tons of money? To which I responded, “it’s the wrong question”. To become rich should never be your goal. It’s the idea that you can build...
FINDING ANSWERS Again, like in my last column, let me say that I’m really not into chest-thumping as a habit. But this March, being National Women’s Month, I can’t help but be especially proud of the law I principally authored when I was senator to benefit working women. To...
PEACE-MAKER The award-winning musical, Miss Saigon, will be staged starting this month in Manila. Set during the final days of the Vietnam War, Miss Saigon is an epic love story of a young couple — Chris, an American GI, and Kim, a Vietnamese woman — caught in a world at war. We...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin says globalization is the reason behind President Marcos’ trips abroad, and not mere pleasure. “Ang globalization...
OF TREES AND FOREST In my column last week, I wrote about the Villar Farm and how we are raising around 50 carabaos. Sometimes I would get up early in the morning and walk around the farm for my daily exercise. I also take the opportunity to visit the farm animals there and enjoy the fresh carabao...
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...
PEACE-MAKER March marks a significant milestone for women across Asia and the international community as it is celebrated as the National Women’s Month. The occasion serves not only to recognize the achievements and contributions of women but also to reflect on the issues and challenges...
OF TREES AND FOREST One of the very first drawings — if you can call it that — I made as a young student was that of an idyllic farm scene. In addition to basic drawings of fruits, vegetables and animals, I would draw a nipa hut with a coconut tree beside it and a perfectly shaped mountain on...
FINDING ANSWERS Because nutrition offices are still largely non-existent throughout the country, it’s no surprise why the crisis of chronic malnutrition has plagued the Philippines for decades. At a recent Kapihan sa Manila Hotel forum, National Nutrition Council (NNC) executive director...
