Romeo Vasquez and Quezon’s Rejection of Movie Stars
Romeo Vasquez, whose real name was Roberto Alandy Sumilang, was a native son of Tayabas, Quezon. He may rightly be counted among the great Filipino matinee idols of the 1950s…
The Implication of a Sara Duterte Resignation
There is a significant historical precedent for considering the possible effect of Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation on her pending impeachment trial. Former Ombudsman Merceditas N. Gutierrez, an appointee of…
When Lawyers Cross the Line
The involvement of lawyers in criminal schemes raises a broader and uncomfortable question about the legal profession in the Philippines: have we reached a point where there is an oversupply…
Why Philippine Elections Moved from November to May
Before the declaration of Martial Law in 1972, national and local elections in the Philippines were traditionally held in November. This was no coincidence. Having been an American colony from…