PEACE-MAKER Last week, our old friends Dr. Charles Yang of South Korea and Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister Ek Nath Dhakal of Nepal, international chairman and Asia Pacific chairman, respectively, of the New York- and Seoul-based Universal Peace Federation (UPF) visited us in our home....
Senate President Francis "Chiz" wants the Senate and the House of Representatives to cultivate a better relationship first before getting down to business, especially discussing Charter-change (Cha-cha). During the Kapihan sa Senado on Thursday, May 23, Escudero thanked House Speaker Martin...
PEACE-MAKER The ICAPP Business Council (IBC), an affiliated body under the 352-strong International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), will hold its second meeting in Bangkok next week, May 27 to 30, and will be hosted by the ruling Pheu Thai Party of Thailand. The IBC was...
PEACE-MAKER As we honor mothers worldwide this Mother’s Day, it is essential to extend our tribute beyond the traditional roles of motherhood to encompass the extraordinary women who lead nations with vision, grace, and strength. These women, often called “mother” of their countries,...
The technology application and innovation-driven market research company Tangere revealed the April 2024 satisfaction and trust ratings survey results for the performances of House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, and Senate President Migz Zubiri. In...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – House Speaker Martin Romualdez led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a P400-million multi-purpose building in Barangay Dela Paz, Daraga town, Albay province on Friday, May 3. HOUSE Speaker Martin Romualdez, House Committee on Appropriations chairman...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) A much welcome development. Deputy Speaker and Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez had this to say as he commended President Marcos for his intention to...
PEACE-MAKER In recent years, tensions in the Asia Pacific region have escalated, raising concerns about the emergence of a new Cold War. Disputes involving major powers, particularly the United States and China, and conflicting territorial claims undermine the collective security of the...
PEACE-MAKER In recent days, the scorching temperature has prompted the Department of Education (DepEd) and the local government units (LGUs) to suspend classes, recognizing the risks posed by prolonged exposure to such extreme weather condition. The heat index in many parts of the country has...
PEACE-MAKER As of this writing, the international community was troubled as Israel carried out air strikes in Iran as a response to the latter’s unprecedented drone and cruise missile assaults against the former. Iran explained its earlier aerial strike on Israel was in retaliation for an...
PEACE-MAKER In our column last Sunday, we said that Pangasinan is a place of diverse culture and heritage and rich natural resources that are highlighted by vibrant festivals celebrated by the different localities, such as the Bangus (milkfish) Festival in our hometown Dagupan City. This...
PEACE-MAKER Our home-province Pangasinan commemorated its 444th foundation day or Agew na Pangasinan (Pangasinan Day) last April 5. Located in northwestern Luzon, Pangasinan is bordered by La Union on the north; Benguet and Nueva Vizcaya on the northeast; Nueva Ecija on the southeast;...
