Photo courtesy: Chiz Escudero facebook page Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed a measure proposing to overhaul the country’s product regulatory system by transferring several functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies better aligned with the nature and risks of the products they oversee. In filing Senate Bill No. 2310…
“If you buy what you do not need, you steal from yourself” – Swedish Proverb Most of us have found ourselves making impulsive purchases. How often have you used (or heard) phrases like, ”I deserve this buy” or ”This is my reward for working so hard “, or “I’m buying it at a discount”, to…
Photo courtesy: LGU Jose Abad Santos [“Kung Nalampasan Nako ang Kanser, Makalampas Usab Kita Niini nga Pagsulay” – Mensahe gikan sa Lokal nga Nakaluwas sa Kanser, Nagdala sa Espirituwal nga Pagbag-o alang sa mga Biktima sa Linog] JOSE ABAD SANTOS –Nahitabo ang 7.8 na Linog sa JAS niadtong June 8, 2026 Bisan pa niana sige…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go filed separate Senate resolutions commending Filipino athletes Alexandra “Alex” Eala, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, and Carlos Yulo for their recent international achievements, with the senator giving particular emphasis to Eala’s historic run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, Go said the accomplishments of the…
A few days ago, I saw an article in the Manila Bulletin which featured Agriculture Advocate Myrna Velasco warning against a creeping and scary trend in Solar Power Generation where Solar Farms are installed in highly-productive Agricutural Lands. She is right in expressing serious concern about the unregulated use of prime agricultural lands for Solar…
Former Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno’s recent statement has reignited a question that deserves more than political debate—it deserves national reflection. According to Diokno, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bears part of the responsibility for the country’s controversial flood control expenditures because he possessed the constitutional authority to exercise the line-item veto against questionable budget insertions. Whether…
I had coffee yesterday with a big businessman from Davao. He doesn’t want his name printed, but he’s been around long enough to see 5 presidents come and go. “Jun,” he said, “the billions they stole from flood control and ghost projects? It’s not in banks. It’s in houses. Brand new houses.” He meant cash….
Every election season, Filipinos are promised change. Every election season, we speak of hope, reform, and a better future. Yet after every disappointment, we ask the same question: What went wrong? Perhaps the better question is this: Did we elect leaders—or did we merely elect personalities? For decades, our political culture has rewarded popularity over…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council officially welcomed Maria Ines C. Asuncion the new Regional Director of the Department of Education–11, citing her extensive experience in education and reaffirming the city’s commitment to working closely with the agency. Councilor Antoinette Principe, chairperson of the Committee on Education, Science and Technology, highlighted…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte hits back at what he described as “self-proclaimed political analysts,” saying their views have become increasingly detached from the realities faced by ordinary citizens. In a statement posted on his social media, Duterte said ordinary Filipinos—not political analysts—will ultimately determine the outcome…
