Senators pay tribute to JPE
Senators honored former Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile during the necrological service Nov 19 at the Senate Plenary Hall, his stage for many years. He was Senate president from 2008 to 2013.
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Good riddance to bad rubbish
Lucas Bersamin’s appointment as the 40th executive secretary of the Philippines in Sept. 2022 was rather met with raised eyebrows. That was because it was common perception that his record as associate justice, later as chief justice, of the Supreme Court was not only lackluster. It was rather associated with cases of partisan political origins.
‘Tobacco industry-friendly’ officials dominate PH delegation to Geneva conference, defy treaty provisions vs interference
As a signatory to the FCTC since 2005, the Philippines has an obligation to fully implement Article 5.3 of the treaty, which “requires the protection of public health policies from the commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry.” This means ensuring that COP delegations do not include tobacco industry or tobacco industry-affiliated persons, among other things.
INC, OVP, Zaldy, Imee: The Duterte destab strategy
Despite a Duterte destab strategy that is now clearly built to oust Marcos and install Duterte, the reality was that the INC was not going to have any of it. And so there they were, the Duterte loyalists, standing in the midst of the crowd in Luneta, silenced by the INC leadership. It was a sight to behold.
Naniniwala Ba Si Cardinal David sa “Bloodless” Drug War ni Bongbong Marcos?
Hindi agad huminto ang patayan dahil lamang sa nagpalit ang administrasyon. Maaaring lingid sa kaalaman ni Cardinal David, pero ang pagtangan at pagsulong niya sa impormasyong ito ay pagpasakop sa bisa ng “bloodless” drug war propaganda ng administrasyong Marcos. Bagay na paulit-ulit na tinunggali, pinabulaanan, at tahasang nilantad na mali ng Dahas Project ng UP Third World Studies Center. Binubura ng “bloodless” drug war na propaganda ng administrasyong Marcos ang mismong mga pagpatay na gustong mabigyang-linaw at katarungan ng Cardinal.
The Duterte children in the economy of DDS killings
The Duterte children are capable of giving orders to kill because that is the political culture they had been habituated to.These children were raised up never to fear the repercussions of their actions. They can explode in violent behavior. Sara’s plan to have Bongbong and Liza Marcos assassinated when the House’s citation of contempt for Zuleika Lopez tested Sara’s patience, was a manifestation of that venom. Self-confessed former DDS hitman Edgar Matobato made reference to a bloody incident at Deca Homes in Davao City when Paolo Duterte was confronted for his hoodlum behavior.
Know your hazards
In our struggles to overcome the severe problems and difficulties caused by a string of natural disasters, we should keenly observe how our leaders, from the barangay to the national government, have contributed to our sufferings or how they’re addressing our needs. Keep them in mind until the 2028 elections.
‘Alas ng Bayan 2.0’ holds true to the mission of Tandang Sora Women’s Museum
Art, feminism, and history are interconnecting at Tandang Sora Women’s Museum. Alas ng Bayan 2.0 runs until Nov. 23. Museum opens 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.,Tuesdays to Sundays. Admission is free.
Disturbing increase of rape of women, one a minor, by state forces reported
Two cases of rape committed by police officers against a female detainee and a teenage girl in September reveal disturbing increase in incidents involving persons tasked to protect them.
Abstract fabrics: The personal, the political, and everything in between
Echoing circles and swirls in polka dots, print-like collages with ghostly images, and lines, stripes, texture, and patterns on fabric, Marina Cruz presents seemingly abstract works in three parts in a solo exhibition, Fractured Fabric, at Silverlens, Makati until November 8, 2025.
