PEACE-MAKER Our heart is filled with deepest gratitude to the Philippine Senate, led by Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, for honoring us with a resolution acknowledging our years in public service and modest contributions to our beloved country. It is a great privilege to be recognized...
PEACE-MAKER Thailand made history last August 16 when its parliament elected its youngest-ever prime minister, the 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Paetongtarn is the fourth member of the Shinawatra clan to become prime minister of Thailand. She is the youngest child of Thaksin Shinawatra, who...
PEACE-MAKER It was in the beautiful city of Sankt Augustin, Germany in 1998 when we addressed a forum organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Foundation), which is affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), where we first espoused the idea of an “Asian Dialogue” and which would...
PEACE-MAKER Triumphant uprisings demonstrate how ordinary citizens in the new countries are courageously claiming their civil liberties and demanding the right to decide their own destinies. “People power” liberations have in recent times taken place in the Arab world and in both South...
PEACE-MAKER In October 2010, we travelled to San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, following our trip to Buenos Aires two years earlier, where we explored ways and means of cooperation between our Asia-wide organization, ICAPP, the International Conference of Asian Political Parties, and...
PEACE-MAKER All roads lead to the House of Representatives tomorrow, July 22, for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). Mandated by the 1987 Constitution, the speech is delivered every fourth Monday of July before the joint session of Congress at the...
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,...
PEACE-MAKER July 2024 has been a pivotal month for global politics, with the elections in the United Kingdom, France, and Iran. These elections have the potential to reshape international relations and impact global peace in profound ways. Diplomatic efforts, trade policies, and security strategies...
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...
PEACE-MAKER Last June 20, our hometown Dagupan City marked its 77th founding anniversary, a milestone that invites both celebration and reflection. Dagupan has faced, and overcome, tremendous challenges, emerging each time with a renewed sense of resilience and community spirit. We were 10...
PEACE-MAKER As the whole world pays tribute to all fathers, we wish to reprint our Father’s Day columns dated June 11, 2023 and May 19, 2022 as our modest homage to our beloved father, the late Jose Ravago de Venecia Sr.: After World War II, our father served as Judge at Large for the entire...
PEACE-MAKER The Thai parliament hosted last week in Bangkok the second meeting of the ICAPP Business Council, an affiliate group under the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP). The ICAPP Business Council was established to promote and facilitate potential business...
