Lascañas journal: the supposed bloody exploits of the DDS
Lascañas journal – written by hand on yellow paper – has now reached some 70 pages. In it, Lascañas has apparently scribbled notes about his own...
Uphold the lessons of “people power”
Bayan calls on the current generation to uphold the lessons of “people power” and continue the struggle for national freedom and democracy. A press statement...
Project NOAH continues – It is coming back home to UP
Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) was conceived after the massive destruction caused by late-season tropical storm Sendong (Washi) on December 16, 2011. It...
Citizen engagement and Social Media Policy Town Hall
While I agree with the principle of social media accreditation, what matters most is citizen engagement, a “two-way interaction between citizens and governments that give...
Is Senator De Lima’s cry for political persecution justified?
Senator Leila De Lima has been vilified by the Duterte administration even before she took office. Since then, she has continued speaking out against Duterte...
Comeleak Part 2? What is known and what still needs to be done
After a computer at the Office of the Election Officer (OEO) in Wao, Lanao del Sur was stolen last January 11, 2017, the National Privacy...
How to get rid of a Trillanes ‘nuisance’
Vocal Duterte critic Senator Leila de Lima is about to get arrested for drug-related charges. That would be one less political problem for the Duterte...
Understanding why Filipinos are getting skeptical of political protests
The Philippines has made history on February 22, 1986, when millions of Filipinos joined the EDSA Revolution to peacefully put down a regime that lasted...
Sen Pacquiao’s use of the Bible to justify his arguments is dangerous
The recent debate between Senator Manny Pacquiao and Bataan Representative Geraldine Roman on House Bill 267 or the Anti SOGI Discrimination Act has once again shed...
My thoughts on blogger accreditation
I prefer events-based accreditation and not daily coverage at the Malacanang Palace. It is more important that the government listen to citizens and open avenues...
Why revising history to paint the Marcoses as heroes is an insult to Filipinos
It was on September 21, 1972 when the late president Ferdinand Marcos appeared on TV to formally declare Martial Law. The said rule lasted for...
VP Robredo to Mayors: Request Aid from Foreign Agencies Directly
It’s a fact that the top two officials in the land are at odds with each other since they took office as the President and...
SSS pension hike: Win-win or win-lose?
So it has come to pass. After showing some reluctance to approve a P2,000 SSS pension hike until he finds a win-win solution, President Duterte...
The Duterte and Trump connection and why worrying over it is pointless
Duterte and Trump fans and opponents continue to draw connections and comparisons between the two but is there really anything to worry about between the two...
#ChildrenNotCriminals: Children need saving. Jail is no place for a child.
Oppose the move in the Congress to lower minimum age of criminal responsibility (LMACR) from the current 15 years old to 9. A few years ago,...