Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has assured Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy of his safety should he decide to attend the next Senate panel hearing on the controversies that he is involved in. "Kung takot siya, yung, takot siya na under threat yung buhay niya (If he...
A Senate panel on Tuesday, March 19, cited in contempt one of the primary suspects in the disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon for "lying". Police Major Allan de Castro (Arnold Quizol/MB) Sen. Robinhood Padilla made the motion to cite in contempt Police Major Allan de Castro who is...
THROUGH UNTRUE We have all experienced failure. Despite our best efforts, we often fall short of our goals, face setbacks, or make mistakes. During those moments, it is tempting to dwell on our shortcomings, succumb to despair, or give up entirely. Failure brings a distressing sense of...
Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa said on Wednesday, March 13 that before the Philippines acts on China’s proposals on resolving the disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), it should act on the country's diplomatic protests first. "Nagrereklamo sila na hindi tinatanggap natin yung mga...
THROUGH UNTRUE Jesus promised a hundredfold reward to His disciples if they gave up everything to follow Him. Why should they be rewarded for doing what seemed easy to accomplish? For instance, what did Peter give up? A tattered fishing net, a dilapidated boat, a sickly mother-in-law. It...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said on Friday, March 8 that he is not inclined to believe the accusations being hurled against his friend, Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Dela Rosa expressed his belief after four senators pushed for a reversal of the...
THROUGH UNTRUE Many of us harbor guilt for experiencing anger. But anger itself is neither morally bad nor good. It is our instinctive reaction to whatever threatens or destroys something or someone we love. Tim Keller suggests that anger is a form of love. It is "love in motion." In...
Sen. Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the rules of criminal procedure being followed by law enforcers, particularly in breaking inside a residence which he believes should require a search warrant. Sen. Raffy Tulfo expressed concern over the rules of criminal procedure being followed by law...
The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on Tuesday, February 27, has ordered the release of a subpoena against the primary suspects in the disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon. Dela Rosa, chairman of the Senate public order panel, approved this after Sen. Raffy Tulfo...
THROUGH UNTRUE We typically fear death, so we devise defensive strategies like denial, forgetfulness, or rationalization to mitigate our fear of mortality. Even when we see vivid portrayals in movies of people dying through illness, wars, disasters, or calamities, we often remain largely...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is now seeking the passage of a bill amending the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act or Republic Act No. 12235, stressing the need to balance the welfare of the riding community and to address crime committed by those “riding-in-tandem.” In his co-sponsorship...
THROUGH UNTRUE Temptations are like credit cards: enjoyable until the bill arrives. Temptations are powerful “triggers” seducing us to experience what appears good or pleasurable. They often awaken immoral and illicit desires that lead to regrettable outcomes. But take note: temptations are...
