‘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 »
An officer of the Philippine Movie Press club (PMPC) clarified to me why Daniel Padilla was beaten by Neil Coleta as New Actor of the Year in the recent PMPC Star Awards night. You see, diehards of Daniel expressed lugubrious reaction on his defeat. That in terms of popularity, to juxtapose Neil with Daniel not proper. “Being more… 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 »
Q. Good day Attorney, hope you’re doing well. I am seeking an advice regarding the rights of the tenants for an agricultural land. Our parents have cultivated an agricultural land for over 30 years. When my father died in 1986, my mother continued taking care of the farm without the owner registering their consent or objection. Now our… Read More »
While in a series of concert in U.S., words ran fast that Sharon Cuneta would leave TV5 to return to the Kapamilya network. Now, back in the Philippines from a successful concert tour where she got encomium from her splendid performances, Shawie clarified several issues. That she has up to 2016 at TV5 as stipulated in the contract.… 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 »