PEACE-MAKER As speaker of the House of Representatives and in the course of our modest foray in parliamentary and political party diplomacy, we have had the privilege of meeting UN Secretaries-General U Thant, Javier Perez de Cuellar, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Kofi Anan, and Ban Ki-moon — all men of...
CEBU CITY – Candidates signed a peace covenant at the Cebu Provincial Police Office here on Wednesday, March 26, three days before the start of the campaign period for the local elections. CEBU gubernatorial candidate Pamela Baricuatro affixes her signature during the signing of a peace covenant...
ILOILO CITY – Authorities have identified 11 election hotspots or areas with security concerns in Panay Island three days before the start of the local campaign period on March 28. PRO-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, Comelec-6 Regional Director Dennis Ausan, and Police Col....
PEACE BY PEACE According to the Great Man Theory, “Leaders are born, not made.” The theory suggests that individuals are either born with or without the inherent qualities that are necessary for great leadership. I, however, respectfully beg to disagree. While some individuals may exhibit...
PEACE-MAKER March marks a significant milestone for women across Asia and the international community as it is celebrated as the National Women’s Month. The occasion serves not only to recognize the achievements and contributions of women but also to reflect on the issues and...
PEACE BY PEACE During the course of my work as the presidential peace adviser for the past seven years, I’ve had the honor and privilege of working side by side with members of the international diplomatic corps and foreign aid development organizations. These remarkable individuals,...
BUTUAN CITY – Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered at the Butuan City Sports Complex here on Saturday night, March 15, for a prayer rally urging his return to the country from the Netherlands. A LARGE crowd gathers in Butuan City on Saturday night, March 15, for a prayer rally...
PEACE-MAKER Looking back on years spent in public office and the campaigns that shaped them is a mixture of nostalgia, lessons learned the hard way, a clearer understanding of the complexities of public service, and the joy of having contributed to nation-building. Political campaigns are...
President Marcos vowed that the government would continue supporting the success of the peace process as he cited the significance of progress in the nation's peace efforts. Malacañang photo Marcos said this as he led the oath-taking of new members of the Local Amnesty Boards of Eastern Visayas...
Malacañang believes that the Philippines' increasing tourism revenues are proof of the improved peace and order situation in the country, contrary to claims of the administration's critics. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary...
PEACE BY PEACE In January of this year, I had the honor of having dinner with His Excellency, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya. I look forward to such occasions where I have a chance to share a meal and speak with our nation’s strongest and most reliable allies. I...
PEACE-MAKER Once again, our country finds itself grappling with unbearable heat as summer temperatures soar to alarming levels. Several areas in the Philippines are experiencing extreme heat indices, prompting the Department of Education and various local government units to suspend classes...
