Senator Mark Villar remembered a touching call he got from former President Rodrigo Duterte during his time as Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief. Senator Mark Villar (from left), former President Rodrigo Duterte and former Senate President Manny Villar. (Photo from Senator Mark...
OF TREES AND FOREST When are we going to get rid of the negative connotations attached to the word “palengkera.” In its literal form, “palengkera” simply means someone who engages in the market. I really do not understand why people use the term in a pejorative manner, that is, referring to...
Professional and amateur boxing stars take centerstage in the 2nd Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night at Okada Manila in Parañaque City next Thursday, March 20. Johnny Elorde, son of Grabiel "Flash" Elorde, from right, his wife Liza Elorde, Arvin Magramo, and Miguel Elorde In partnership with sports...
Senatorial aspirant Manny Pacquiao has vowed to push for a measure that would increase the honoraria of barangay officials and workers as well as provide them with health benefits and security of tenure if he wins in the upcoming elections. Pacquiao made the pledge when he met barangay...
OF TREES AND FOREST “Helping mothers is really my advocacy. As a mom, I know the difficult and multiple roles we have to play. I want to fight for Filipino moms.” This was from Camille, my daughter. I have heard her talk about this when meeting with her campaign team and they were...
From left to right: Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, Benhur Abalos, Manny Pacquiao (Facebook) What do Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, Benhur Abalos, and Manny Pacquiao have in common? They all want to institutionalize tougher laws against fake news,...
OF TREES AND FOREST In the past, I have frequently discussed how a good manager needs to be sensitive to changes in the business environment whether it be political, social or demographic. The same is true in politics. Politicians and public servants need to be responsive to...
BACOLOD CITY – Senatorial candidate Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao backs the Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) bridge project for its potential to drive economic growth and create job opportunities in rural areas in Western Visayas. PACQUIAO (Glazyl Masculino) Pacquiao, speaking in a press...
Manny Pacquiao (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental--Administration senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao says that the problem of teen pregnancy is rooted in what he called "sexual immorality". Pacquiao, a member...
ILOILO CITY – Construction is set to begin for the country’s largest desalination plant in Metro Iloilo. BUSINESSMAN Manny Pangilinan graces the groundbreaking of the country’s biggest desalination plant in Iloilo City on Friday, Feb. 21. (Tara Yap) Secretary Jonvic Remulla of...
Manny Lopez,. (Courtesy of Diann Calucin) Returning Manila First District Congressman Candidate Manny Lopez emphasized the importance of strong leadership, responsible fiscal management, and a commitment to serving the people of Tondo, Manila during his guesting at a media news forum,...
Administration-backed senatorial aspirants on Tuesday, Feb. 18, just shrugged off former president Rodrigo Duterte's threat to "kill" and "blow up" incumbent senators as they saw no point of dignifying it. "I'm treating it as a joke," former Senate president Tito Sotto said. At a press...
