‘Sayang his pogi points,’ according to many. President Aquino in late March, vetoed the Magna Carta for the Poor, a legislative initiative that will oblige government to immediately provide the basic needs of the poor as soon as the measure is approved and signed by the President of the Republic and becomes law. These needs include the provision… Read More »
MANILA During a press interview, President Benigno Aquino III was asked about his typical day in office. He replied that it’s typical to have several issues on his plate on any given day. The president of a nation, any nation, is on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I’m sure there are days when… Read More »
In the next few weeks, about half a million students will graduate from more than 2,000 colleges and universities in the Philippines. That would have been a source of joy for many people, except that based on statistics, only about 30 to 40 percent of them would find any kind of employment, and only about 5 to 10… Read More »
“If you are strong on the facts, pound on the facts. If you are strong on the law, pound on the law. But if you are not strong or you are weak both on the facts and the law, pound on the table.” – – Philippine Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, quoting his Ateneo law professor during the Corona… Read More »
~ Of the 60,000 commemorative medals awarded to the Queen’s subjects in Canada, about 44 went to Filipinos across the country. In Toronto, there were less than 20 recipients, mostly through the courtesy of their political backers. But what is outstanding is that very few hurdled the bar of making “a significant contribution” that brings credit to Canada.… Read More »
I am writing this as I am getting ready to leave tomorrow. Unlike a normal trip, this one is done with trepidation. This will not be a vacation in the sun, not accompanied by frolic that characterizes a winter getaway or spring break. I’m bothered that this trip is not planned at all. I am not even sure… Read More »
“Higit na matimbang ang tubo kaysa sa puhunan.” We often hear this saying from grandparents. Many parents of children complain that their offsprings are being spoiled by their “lolo and lola”. The relationship of grandparents and grandchildren is very different to that of parents and children. Young couples get their children at a time when they have many… Read More »
The whole world has its share of love potion rituals. Knowledge of the matter is better than experiencing the actual practice and the worst is ending up as a victim. AVV313 The practice of concocting raw materials to be used as love potion is a known practice all over the world. It is one of the most acceptable… Read More »
In demanding that the followers of the Sultan of Sulu surrender immediately to Malaysian authorities because the Sabah standoff was reaching a point of no return, President Aquino showed a complete misjudgment of the character and resolve of Moros in fighting for what they believe is right. Aquino is obviously not a good student of history as he… Read More »
The sudden arrival four weeks ago at this writing of followers of the sultan of Sulu in Sabah in North Borneo has now resulted in a number of deaths. Further deaths may ensue before the problem is resolved. The incident has embroiled the governments of the Philippines and of Malaysia and the sultan in a fresh controversy over… Read More »