OF TREES AND FOREST (First of two parts) I was asked a pretty interesting question a couple of weeks ago — do I ever think about my mortality? It is more than an interesting question actually, it is a deeply philosophical query. At some point we all reflect on our own mortality. This is one...
Senator Nancy Binay said on Saturday, June 29, that the public hearing on the New Senate Building (NSB) would serve as an opportunity for her to air her side of the controversy surrounding its cost of construction. "Maybe ito na yung pagkakataon para mapakinggan din ako ng pumalit sakin dahil nga...
The Senate Accounts Committee announced on Friday, June 28 that it is set to conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, July 3, as part of its commitment to ensure a prompt and impartial review of the new Senate building. "This initiative aims to eliminate delays that could result in unnecessary costs...
Senators on Friday, June 28 were elated as more students will gain access to free college education as the Free College Entrance Examinations Act has lapsed into law and took effect immediately. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero hailed its passage, saying the legislation, which aims to...
For Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, a lot can still happen in terms of political bids in the May 2025 polls. Escudero pointed this out as he weighs in on Vice President Sara Duterte's disclosure that former president Rodrigo Duterte, Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, and Davao...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said on Wednesday, June 26, that Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa may or may not attend the House Committee on Human Right invitation to the future hearing on the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration's bloody war on illegal...
OF TREES AND FOREST One time when I was having my coffee at one of the branches of Dear Joe, I observed a couple just sitting there enjoying their coffee while flipping through their iPads presumably reading an e-book. That imagery made me realize how times have changed. It has also made me...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said that the ongoing factual and independent review of the New Senate Building (NSB) is aimed at ensuring that it would be high quality at a reduced cost. Cayetano addressed the media for the first time on Friday, June 21 regarding the controversies surrounding the NSB...
Senators on Tuesday, June 18, have asked the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) not to simply make excuses but to be more proactive in addressing what can be called a "text scam pandemic" that is paralyzing the country's systems. This was after the NTC said in a statement that the SIM...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay expressed confusion over the statements made by Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero and Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano in connection with the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB), specifically the P23 billion amount which according to her, is false....
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Thursday, June 13 said he was being "gentlemanly" in waiting for First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during a recent event at Malacañang Palace. (Screenshot from RTVM's Facebook page) Escudero offered this explanation as he sought to address the viral...
OF TREES AND FOREST Happy 126th Independence Day to all Filipinos! Whether you are here in the country or you are one of the millions of Filipinos working abroad, let us recommit ourselves to the vision of great Filipinos — Andres Bonifacio, Jose Rizal, Apolinario Mabini, et al — to build a...
