OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar The United States has inaugurated a new president. Former Senator and Vice President Joseph R. Biden was inaugurated as its 46th president a few days ago. I congratulate President Biden on his victory in the recent elections and his eventual...
The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI) is asking President Rodrigo Duterte to authorize limited importation of up to 50,000 metric tons (MT) only at zero tariff at zero. MB file (Photo by Keith Bacongco) This developed as the group was not convinced by the proposal of the...
Even if the implementation of a price freeze on farm commodities from November to December failed to stop the cost of pork and chicken from rising, the government is still keen on resorting to the same strategy, which is hoped to be finalized within the week. In a virtual briefing on Monday,...
Angel Thoughts Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice. Otherwise, it will not last. While we hope for peace, it shouldn’t be peace at any cost, but peace based on principle, on justice. —Corazon C. Aquino Today we reminisce with people who became close to her before, during and after...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar (Part 2) Pulse Asia, in its November 2020 Ulat ng Bayan national survey conducted November 23 – December 2, 2020, noted that while 95% of Filipino adults reported awareness of the development of COVID-19 vaccines, a near majority of...
GOVERNANCE MATTERS Former Vice President Jejomar Binay Society invests so much power in the police and other law enforcement agencies based on an implicit trust that these powers will be wielded responsibly and for the protection of citizens. When these powers are abused, which we have seen happen...
The Financial Executives of the Philippines Institute (FINEX) has joined a bandwagon of business groups opposing a proposal by the Lower House proposal to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution at this time. In a statement, FINEX said they agree that the economic provisions of the...
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered to retain the 5 percent tariff on mechanically deboned meat (MDM), a decision in favor of the local meat processors to the dismay of local raisers. President Duterte issued Executive Order (EO) 123 to keep the tariff on MDM low at 5 percent, instead of...
With the live-action remake "Voltes V: Legacy" just around the corner, "Voltes V" is still alive and kicking 44 years after its inception. But for new and older fans out there, did you know what sealed the fate of the popular anime version back in 1979? In those days, a whole generation of...
(Top) South Korean President Moon Jae-in with BTS at the 1st Youth Day celebration on Sept. 19, 2020 and BLACKPINK (Cheong Wa Dae, Instagram) South Korean President Moon Jae-in has cited K-pop groups BTS and BLACKPINK, and the Oscar-winning film “Parasite” for promoting the image of South Korea...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar (Part 1) I love reading surveys, and not just those pertaining to politics or elections. I enjoy reading public opinion polls because, when done correctly and using rigorous scientific methods, they showcase what our people are thinking and...
GOVERNANCE MATTERS Former Vice President Jejomar Binay Last week, the House of Representatives announced that it will be resuming its deliberation on amending the 1987 Constitution through a Constituent Assembly. The move is said to be a priority of the current House leadership, and with this...
