Insights
How much is enough? - Adel Gabot
Unlike most people, I’ve always been fascinated by ads, and sometimes instead of tuning out, I actually sit down and focus more when the commercial break comes on. For me, ads are fun and educational, at least the first time you see them.
Cruising the country - Danton Remoto
No, it’s not what you think. It simply means that in the last 12 months, I’ve been going around the country to know more about it.
Serving the people with or without pork - Leonor Magtolis Briones
This is the story of two politicians who serve their constituents well. The first, Cong. Jocelyn Sy Limkaichong of Negros Oriental is a member of the ruling party and the second politician, Cong. Teofisto Guingona III or TG of Bukidnon is a member of the Opposition.
Peace and the MDGs - Jacqui Badcock
As the world celebrates the International Day of Peace on September 21, we come face to face with an old realization: that war and violent conflict are powerful forces that hold back development.
Cory's Son for President? Understanding Family Ties in RP
Even in death, Corazon "Cory" C. Aquino, former president of the Republic of the Philippines, continues to influence Philippine politics.
Government will be NPA - Miriam Coronel Ferrer
Come election campaign period, the government will be an NPA, or a non-performing asset. Most of the president’s men are eyeing an elective position and almost everybody in Congress will run for something. Following election rules, government appointees and military officials should resign from their post.
How many more pre-need victims we need? - Evangeline Crisostomo-Escobillo
A cancer survivor who is a mother of four children from southern Philippines came to see me lamenting about the money she lost with the collapse of Legacy Pre- need Corp.
Going up in smoke - Adel Gabot
Who would have thought graphic, disturbing pictures, like those showing a dead fetus lying amidst cigarette butts, or gangrenous feet, or ugly, bleeding mouth sores, or throats bulging with massive red tumors or black lung tissue would be so widely distributed, and even legally mandated?
Privilege speech of Sen. Jose ‘Jinggoy’ Estrada
15 September 2009
Mr. President, distinguished colleagues of this august chamber: I rise today before this distinguished assembly with a heavy heart, but without much bitterness and rancor, to respond to the innuendoes and half-truths which our colleague delivered yesterday in this very hall.
Ang dalawang mukha ng sining - Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson
Privilege speech delivered by Senator Panfilo M. Lacson, 14 September 2009
In Greek drama, masks were useful devices that allow the actor to play several different characters. In the Philippine political drama, nothing much differs. Mr. President, distinguished colleagues. Today, I rise on a matter of personal and collective privilege.