SOME quarters noted that Malacañang exercised strong “political will” in quickly passing the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in the House committee level. Unfortunately, how the events played out unfairly undermined it instead. ****** MORE WORRIED---Truth to tell, I am now more worried on what will happen...
A few days ago, I sat in a forum in Manila discussing our territorial dispute with China that is now in the news. I got some basic info that I wish to share, given that this may put the Philippines in a collision course with...
I read a report earlier this week about communist Cuban President Raul Castro, after meeting with Pope Francis, indicating that he was returning to the Catholic Church. Cuba has been an “enemy” of the US for half a century. It was through the recent facilitation...
Here’s last Sunday’s sermon I heard from a priest-celebrant at the Greenbelt Chapel in Makati that is worth sharing. He said that in today’s cyberage, everyone is so “connected” by phones, the computer, Facebook etc. He gave the example of how we become so distressed...
TOTAL STOP---The streets today Sunday will have lesser people as everyone is staying indoors to watch Pacman’s May 3 historic duel with Mayweather. Lesser crimes and lesser accidents. And yes, less traffic! ****** RING OF FIRE---It looks like the so-called “RING OF FIRE” is now active and...
OIC FAILED---Even the earnest efforts of the Islamic countries through the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) in trying to get the MNLF and the MILF to work together by convening a Davao meeting a few days ago failed. It’s another reality check. ****** ATTACKING CONGRESS---Moreover, another MILF...
The fuss over MILF’s Mohaqher Iqbal not using his real name while negotiating with government is a minor, side issue but, if properly handled, can help recover lost goodwill due to Mamasapano. But Mr. Iqbal and the GPH negotiators missed that opportunity. ****** REFUSAL---Mr. Iqbal could have...
[caption id="attachment_6505" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Divine Mercy Shrine (Photo: City Gov’t of Iligan)[/caption] IMPLORING DIVINE MERCY IN ATONEMENT OF SINS TODAY, Sunday, we all mark the commemoration and feast day of the Divine Mercy with the faithful, especially the less fortunate, the poor and those in great need,...
POLITICAL WINDS---The blowing of the political winds are starting to be felt. New survey results that can measure the political temperature of the public will start to be released as indicators of national candidates’ winnability or chances of being serious contenders for May 2016 elections....
I almost missed reading a news article in the national papers reporting the recent killing of 3 minor Pinoys in Sabah during a raid conducted by Malaysian police on illegal immigrants. We need a full disclosure of what actually happened. For sure, this will again...