After his Senate term ends on June 30, Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson is hoping to start the next chapter of his life story - by contributing to food security through a new endeavor. Lacson and some friends, including former Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel "Manny" Piñol, have organized themselves...
Former Senate President Manny Villar OF TREES AND FOREST Today, June 15, is the birthday of my friend, the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. She would have been 77 years old and I imagine still as feisty and loving as I remember her. In my mind, Miriam occupies a place in the pantheon of great...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar I spent all my years as a public servant in the legislature. From 1992 to 2001, I represented Las Piñas in the House of Representatives where I was fortunate enough to be chosen as Speaker by my peers. Then from 2001 to 2013, I served as...
Several senators are now slowly moving out of their offices at the Senate complex in Pasay city as their terms expire on June 30. Outgoing Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III said his taking out of his personal effects at his Senate office does not hurt as he looks at the transition from a high...
President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has named Engineer Manuel “Manny” Bonoan as his pick to lead the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Currently, Bonoan is the president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Tollways. Read more here:...
George 'Ferocious' Kambosos has risen from humble beginnings to the precipice of being crowned undisputed lightweight champion of the world, with boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao playing a big role. Australian fighter George 'Ferocious' Kambosos greets his fans during his final public work out in a...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar Congress, the body Constitutionally mandated to canvass the votes for President and Vice President, has officially proclaimed Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Sara Duterte as the victors of the recently concluded May 2022 national elections. The...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar The votes that have been reflected in the COMELEC Transparency Servers and reported in real time by various media outfits and citizen watchdogs seem to show one thing—a landslide victory for the tandem of former Senator Ferdinand...
An old photo of Manny Pacquiao and his mother Mommy Dionisia (Instagram) Boxing champ and Senator Manny Pacquiao greeted his mother Mommy Dionisia on her 73rd birthday as he thanked her for all the sacrifices she has done for their family. "Mang, maraming salamat sa lahat ng sakripisyo mo sa buhay...
Jimuel Pacquiao won his second amateur bout after scoring a unanimous decision win over Mexican foe Jonathan Barajas at the Montebello Country Club in California Friday, May 13 in Manila. Jimuel Pacquiao (Photo from Jinkee Pacquiao's Facebook page) Pacquiao bucked his slow start and unloaded...
Jinkee Pacquiao penned a heartwarming message for her husband, Manny Pacquiao, who, just recently, conceded defeat in the presidential election. She shared this on Instagram. Jinkee wrote, "My Babe Manny (heart emoji) You’ve taught us and more importantly showed us what is to be a Man Of Faith, a...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar By the time this column comes out, it would have been two days after our people have made their choice and cast their ballots. I am not sure if the winner has been clearly established by now but it seems the perfect opportunity to change from...
