GUEST COLUMNIST In my last column, we talked about the huge responsibilities and challenges public servants face. Today, I want to share another example of how the public sector tests its dedicated workers. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from this field but to highlight its complexities and...
In a move poised to reshape Philippine education, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced that Senator Sonny Angara will assume the role of Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) on July 19. This announcement, made during the 17th Cabinet Meeting in Malacañan, has generated...
GUEST COLUMNIST Public service is often romanticized as a noble endeavor, a calling for the greater good. The reality of being a public servant, however, is far from simple or ceremonial. Government work entails navigating complex bureaucratic processes, balancing diverse stakeholder interests, and...
GUEST COLUMNIST On May 22, 2024, the House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 9349, the Absolute Divorce Bill, on its third and final reading. Senators, however, are divided on the bill, with an informal survey by Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada revealing at least six senators in...
GUEST COLUMNIST Last weekend, while I was taking a stroll through a park, an unusual yet touching scene caught my attention. I found myself drawn into a passionate exchange by a couple. The woman, with a hint of concern in her voice, said, “Are you not ashamed of this? People are looking. I am...
GUEST COLUMNIST Last Tuesday, May 14, was a night steeped in heartache, nostalgia, and the haunting melodies of Filipino alternative rock at the 12 Monkeys Music Hall and Pub at Estancia, Capital Commons, Ortigas, in Pasig. My dear friend, Champ Lui Pio, lead of the band Hale and co-owner of the 12...
GUEST COLUMNIST Giving back especially to the country and to the people in need is a fundamental act we should do as good citizens and humans. But trust a mother to give something more because it is in her core to care, protect, and defend her loved ones. I believe, and as I have seen with fellow...
GUEST COLUMNIST Toward the end of April, I had the immense pleasure of joining the initial drafting of the fourth Philippine Human Rights Plan (PHRP4) organized by the Presidential Human Rights Committee Secretariat (PHRCS) at Malacañang, Manila. As representative of Department of Budget and...
GUEST COLUMNIST On March 30, I had the honor of witnessing the signing of the Memorandum of Declaration between the municipality of Bacnotan in La Union, and Alpas owner Champ Liu Pio, famous singer of the Filipino band Hale. The declaration officially designates the Elyu haunt as a...
by AARON CABEZA Being a communicator in the government presents unique challenges that require a delicate balance of skills, adaptability, and resilience. Vital in fostering trust, informed decision-making, and strengthening democratic governance, communicators bear significant responsibilities in...
GUEST COLUMNIST As the sun slowly descends toward the horizon, a warm golden glow is cast upon the sand. A profound sense of tranquility envelops everything. The chatter of the crowd blends harmoniously with the whispers of the salty breeze, creating a soothing hymn that permeates the air. Wings...
BTS member J-Hope’s special album “Hope on the Street Vol. 1” has sold more than 400,000 copies on the first day of its release. The “Hope on the Street” project consists of the “Hope on the Street” documentary series that premiered on Prime Video on March 28 and the special...
