The next president could either be the son or daughter of a former president. I am talking about Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., former senator and son of the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of the incumbent president Rodrigo Duterte. I postulated in my column “Battle of Titans looms” (June 11, 2021)… Read More »
A filibuster is a political procedure where one or more members of Congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision from being made on the proposed legislative action. It is a procedural strategy in which a senator speaks — or threatens to speak — for hours to delay efforts… Read More »
It’s been six months since he left the White House in disgrace and ex-president Donald Trump continues to plan for his comeback to the White House. Conspiracy theorists have claimed that Trump will be reinstated as president in August. It all began when Mike Lindell – the pillow guy – said publicly that Trump would be back to… Read More »
When hunger hit the poor, the Tulong Anakpawis (Help the Toiling Masses) together with another organization, Sagip Kanayunan (Relief Countryside), went into action. They formed community pantries in the areas that needed the most help. And in each location, they put up the sign, “Magbigay ayon sa kakayahan, kumuha batay sa pangangailangan,” which translates to “Give what you… Read More »
Barely a year to the 2022 presidential election, the field is getting crowded. And money is not a problem for the top three undeclared contenders. They’re all super rich. But how they will fight it out is a subject of much speculation. They’re all expected to slug it out in the open once the campaign season starts. That’s… Read More »
In the first five months of 2021, more than 7,500 Americans died from gun violence. Why? What’s causing the pandemic on gun violence? Gun control advocates say that background checks are not effective. Gun ownership advocates insist that guns don’t kill; it’s the people that kill people, which is convoluted logic. But according to a gun control advocacy… Read More »
In 1968, the United Kingdom announced the withdrawal of her military bases East of Suez. The withdrawal took effect at the end of 1971, which effectively spelled the end of the British Empire. At its height it was the largest empire in history. At its most extensive, the British Empire comprised of 57 colonies, dominions, territories or protectorates. … Read More »
Little did 26-year-old Ana Patricia Non realize that by organizing a bamboo makeshift food bank on a street would make her a celebrity and, ironically, at the same time put her in hot water. All she did was bring to life the time-tested Filipino “bayanihan spirit” of helping people in need. It all began on April 14, 2021… Read More »
The term “America First” has been bandied about in the US for so long that nobody knows what it really stands for today. After Trump was kicked out of presidential politics last November, remnants of the Trump political family have been struggling to create a new identity for themselves. But none of the top Republicans that include Senate… Read More »
Little did 26-year-old Ana Patricia Non realize that by organizing a bamboo makeshift food bank on a street would make her a celebrity and, ironically, at the same time put her in hot water. All she did was bring to life the time-tested Filipino “bayanihan spirit” of helping people in need. It all began on April 14, 2021… Read More »