(Unsplash) What Senator Ronald ‘’Bato’’ dela Rosa wants to hear from President Ferdinand ‘’Bonging’’ Marcos Jr. in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) is for him to condemn policemen linked to illegal drugs to ‘’impyerno (hell)". These policemen should not be made to...
Former Senate President Franklin M. Drilon on Monday, June 19, sought an end to the debate on his observation last week that the first regular season of the 19th Congress was “ [very noisy” and “lacked...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today, on Father's Day, let us pay special attention to aging fathers who are journeying through their sunset years. The unfortunate reality is that many of them are caught in a society that excessively values youth, beauty, and athleticism. As a result, elderly fathers are often...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Sunday, June 11 urged the Marcos administration not to rush the passage of the bill seeking to reform the pension system of military and uniformed personnel (MUP), saying the measure requires more wider consultations than just hearing the side of state...
The Marcos administration should seek payment from the United States government for their use of the existing sites under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa suggested on Sunday, June 11. Sen. Ronald...
THROUGH UNTRUE Cooking was once a laborious task confined to the kitchen. Today it has evolved into a highly profitable, informative, and entertaining spectacle thanks to television and YouTube. Celebrity chefs and food experts have transformed us from mere eaters to food watchers. As we eagerly...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today, the solemn feast of the Holy Trinity, we profess our belief that God exists as one being in three Divine Persons. I recall a priest who addressed his Sunday congregation in the following manner: “My brothers and sisters, the Holy Trinity is a mystery. If we were to...
CITY OF SANTA ROSA, Laguna – Police rescued an alleged foreign kidnap victim in San Lorenzo South Subdivision, Barangay Malitlit, this city, on Wednesday morning, May 31. A witness, Carlos Delaro, heard a noise outside his house around 10 a.m. and saw a Chinese woman naked, handcuffed, crawling,...
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Rodolfo Azurin is off the hook in the alleged coverup on the seizure of a P6.7-billion worth "shabu" in Sta,Cruz, Manila last year. Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, chairman of the Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee, based his statement...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today, Pentecost Sunday, the gospel reading narrates that Jesus breathed upon his disciples saying: "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven" (John 20:22-23). However, many Catholics no longer...
SANTA ROSA CITY, Laguna – An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) was gunned down on Tuesday afternoon, May 23, in Barangay Market Area here. Police identified the victim as Cicoroso Lapez Magsalsal, a resident of Barangay Market Area. Initial investigation said the victim was buying in a store at...
Senator Robinhood C. Padilla dared rogue elements of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to show their "bayag" (balls) as a sign of their respect to the Constitution. Sen. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla at the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs hearing on the seized P6.7-billion shabu...
