Ceasefire
We have reached a chapter in our history where political dynasties—or political tribes—rule the roost in their respective political dominions. In many places, elections have become little more than ceremonial…
“Banlat” ng Edukasyon: Panawagan para sa Agarang Aksyon
Hindi dapat maging normal na tanawin sa ating mga paaralan ang mga batang nag-aaral sa pansamantalang silid-aralan na tinatawag na “banlat,” kung saan kailangan pang gumamit ng payong upang protektahan…
El Presidente Robin
Has Robin Padilla reached his political ceiling? Given his constituency, I sometimes feel politically marginalized. I no longer believe I can help elect the kind of leaders we once had…
Oh My Judith?!
May kakaibang kaba ang nararamdaman ng isang konsyumer kapag dumarating ang kanilang buwanang bayarin. Ang simpleng pagbukas ng bill ay nagiging sandali ng pag-aalala—“Sapat pa ba ang pera para sa…
Duterte Legacy Part 2
Another significant aspect of Rodrigo Duterte’s legacy concerns the judiciary, particularly the appointments he made to the Supreme Court and the lower courts during his presidency. When Duterte assumed office…
Hulyo: Buwan ng Nutrisyon — Panahon ng Pagkalinga sa Kalusugan at Kalikasan
Sa pagpasok ng buwan ng Hulyo, muling binibigyang-diin ng ating bansa ang kahalagahan ng wastong nutrisyon sa pamamagitan ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Nutrisyon. Hindi lamang ito isang taunang paggunita,…
Erap’s Story About Manuel Quezon’s Morning Wood
When Joseph “Erap” Estrada was running for President in 1998, we gathered one evening of April 1998 at the residence of the late Danding Cojuangco in Balete Drive, New Manila,…
Golden Age of Copra
In the early decades of the 20th century, Quezon Province experienced what may aptly be called its Golden Age of Copra. Vast coconut plantations stretched across the fertile lands of…