I had mixed and contrasting feelings these last few days. It was saying hello to a friend and long time partner for peace , Kagi…
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Sofa — On the 4th Monday of July, the President will deliver the traditional state of the nation (SONA) address where he will, among other…
I was reading an article which quoted heavily excerpts from the book of noted Psychologist Jordan B. Peterson entitled “12 RULES FOR LIFE – An…
It happened 30 years ago but it is still vividly remembered! At dapecol – It was morning of April, 1989. I listened intently to a…
Since I have left government several months ago to return to the private sector, I still get questions up to now asking why the peace…
(Author’s note: I was about to write my own post-election analysis after the recent elections a few weeks ago when I stumbled into this write-up…
Itaga mo sa Bato! Batong Bakal! Bato who? Whatever! But the “Bato” I knew years ago is now Your Honor, the Senator of the Republic!…
Today, it’s the day of reckoning for candidates. They cross their fingers and hope for the best. On the other hand, the voters are ecstatic.…
I was in the midst of writing this week’s column when I got word that fellow Davaoeno, former House Speaker Prospero Nograles, my Kumpadre “Boy…
(Author’s note: I was requested by Ms. Vina Araneta of ABS-CBN Davao to write an essay about my life then at the Ateneo. Her husband,…
