On Privilege Speeches and Delaying the RH Bill
It is sad how some of our Representatives would delay a long overdue bill for the sake of delaying it. These past few days, I...
Pooled editorial on freedom of information act
POOLED EDITORIAL ON FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (in Filipino and English) Isulong, Isabatas ang FOI Ngayon! Taong 1986 tinuldukan ng EDSA People Power Revolt ang...
Poll: Who should be the next Supreme Court Chief Justice?
Eight candidates made it. The 8 nominees are Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio (7 votes), SC Justice Roberto Abad (6 votes); SC Justice Arturo Brion...
Medical bulletin on Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, August 11
Here is the two-page (in reverse order) opinion signed August 11 by Dr. Roberto Anastacio, under whose CT Scan protocol Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (FPGMA)...
Sustainable development for flood-resistant Manila: Rainwater Catchment Ponds, Reservoirs, and Lakes
I would like to thank Feanne who is helping me find solutions for a sustainable development for flood resistant Manila. I just cannot accept our...
Architect Palafox on Urban Planning, Architecture, and Engineering to Address Hazards #floodsPH
Do we have to wait for another Ondoy? or another Habagat tragedy? The unprecedented volume of rainfall yesterday is something we don’t want to happen...
Photos: Day 2 Floods in Manila #floodsPH
Manila thought the worst was over. We woke up to the good news that Pagasa’s color coded warning signal was lowered to yellow. At 2:00...
Photos: Rescue Operation , Floods in Metro Manila and nearby provinces
(photo credit to @Koiichie and @anne_tuason ) As of 7:00 AM of August 7, @nababaha urges “Anyone who was affected by floodwaters during Ondoy should...
@nababaha tutorial of Project Noah via Twitter
Get real-time tools about rainfall, flooding, and other hazards in your community by visiting Project Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards ( NOAH) at http://noah.dost.gov.ph/ Enlarge...
@HRW_ph congratulates Philippines for ratifying ILO Domestic Workers Convention
The Philippines’ ratification of the Domestic Workers Convention will bring the groundbreaking international treaty into legal force, promising better working conditions and key labor protections...
#RHbill: Motion to terminate debate approved. Ayes have it. Period of Amendments next
Are you in favor of the Reproductive Health Bill (RH Bill) ? (Here is the text of the RH Bill) [poll id=”3″] President Aquino asked...
#RHBill: What is next after the period of debate ?
Voting to end debates on the Reproductive Health Bill (RH Bill) is today instead of tomorrow, August 7. During the meeting in Malacañang, President Aquino...
UN Statement on #RHBill
More than 40 years ago, during the International Year for Human Rights, the Philippines joined the global community in proclaiming that individuals have a basic...
“Yes to Saved Sex. No to Safe sex” Banner but what is #savedsex ?
There is a prayer rally for those that do not support the Reproductive Health Bill (#RHBill). A banner stands out among the throng of rallyists....
Government’s Human Development Cluster Backs #RHBILL
In the President’s recent State of the Nation Address, he emphasized the urgent need for responsible parenthood to counter the country’s soaring population growth and...