FINDING ANSWER The United States request for temporary shelter in the Philippines of some 50,000 Afghans seeking refuge from the Taliban in Afghanistan is beset with controversy. Citing sovereignty and security concerns, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has raised “vehement...
FINDING ANSWERS Since former Senator Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon passed away last June 12 as our nation celebrated Independence Day, tributes and accolades have poured in attesting to his distinguished reputation as military man and public servant. There’s no doubt he was a great and outstanding...
FINDING ANSWER Yesterday’s commemoration of Philippine Independence Day got me pondering on our nationhood and country, its future, what ails it now, and the many challenges we are facing since our flag was raised from a balcony in Kawit, Cavite 125 years ago. As I reflected on what it must have...
FINDING ANSWERS This just can’t be overemphasized: Getting good nutrition in the womb and through early life is very important for a child. While a time of vast potential, the 1,000 days from conception to birth and to the child’s second birthday can also be a time of immense vulnerability when...
FINDING ANSWER The Philippine government is absolutely right in insisting that protecting Overseas Filipino Workers is of paramount importance. The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) issued a joint statement to that effect after last week’s talks between the...
FINDING ANSWERS On Mother’s Day last Sunday, troubling news broke out anew: Around six to seven Filipino women die while giving birth or during pregnancy. “Women die because sexual and reproductive health services are unavailable, inaccessible, unaffordable or of poor quality,” according to...
FINDING ANSWERS It’s definitely an idea whose time has come. The need for Filipino students to be taught about the significance of our exclusive economic zone (EEZ), officially known as the West Philippine Sea (WPS), and the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated China’s 9-dash line claim over...
FINDING ANSWERS RA 7277, officially known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, became law in 1992 during my first term as senator. The law we crafted to improve the total well-being of Persons with Disability (PWD) defined disability as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially...
FINDING ANSWERS As we slow down in our hectic activities this Holy Tuesday and take time to deepen our faith, contemplating what Pope Francis had been telling us through the years helps with our Lenten reflections. Lent is all about God’s love for us and His mercy. The Holy Father said mercy...
FINDING ANSWERS The eating habits and food choices of Filipino children lead to high prevalence of malnutrition with undernutrition, including overweight and obesity. “Children are eating fewer fruits and vegetables, and more sugary, salty and fatty products,” according to a UNICEF report...
FINDING ANSWERS It was nothing short of extraordinary when, for the first time ever, the most coveted acting award was given to an Asian. It certainly was history in the making as the amazing and very inspiring Malaysian-born Michelle Yeoh won last week the Academy Award for Best Actress. “For...
FINDING ANSWERS Former Senator Atty. Joey D. Lina The intent to build a million homes a year under the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program is certainly laudable amid the enormous housing shortage at present. As I’ve said previously, the success of the socialized housing program would...
