This month of August we celebrate the death anniversaries of two of the most illustrious fellows who graced the local political landscape. Their extraordinary lives and legacies have left indelible marks in our history, leaving a profound mark on our people, not even the passage of time can dim. On August 18, 10 years ago, …
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The Future of Climate Justice in the Philippines
What Marcos’ election means for the environmental movement In February 1986, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in major regions of the Philippines to call for the ouster of Ferdinand Marcos. Widely known as a non-violent revolt, the so-called EDSA People Power Revolution struck the final blow to two decades of authoritarian …
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Turbulent Days Ahead for the Country
“The poor and the basic sectors above all must be represented in that coalition of the willing.“ I submitted this column not knowing the results yet of yesterday’s elections. Perhaps by the time the Manila Standard print edition comes out, there is already a clear winner. Given the consistency of the surveys from November to April, …
The next 4 days and the following 100 and 1,000 days
Co-authored with Jayvy Gamboa We are down to the last 5 days before elections. 2 days left to campaign and to convert; then, 2 days of quiet reflection and solitude follow. For the presidency, it has come down to two choices: Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. or Vice President Leni Robredo. What the campaigns teach us The …
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Hindi Masasayang ang Boto mo! Sigurado tayo kay Leni – Kiko!
Piliin na natin ang kandidatong walang bahid ang track record at walang disqualifaction case laban sa kanya. Hindi masasayang ang boto mo. Hindi masasayang ang pagtaya mo. Ilang araw na lamang ay eleksyon na. Kabi-kabila ang mga rally at mga sortie sa iba’t ibang dako ng Pilipinas. Patuloy ang pangungumbinsi at panliligaw ng mga kandidato …
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Kaya bang manalo ng oposisyon sa 2022?
Isinulat ni Tony La Viña. Isinalin sa Filipino ni Jayvy Gamboa. Original; Bisaya Si Bise-Presidente Leni Robredo ang naging mukha ng oposisyon sa kahabaan ng rehimeng Duterte. Sa kabila ng protesta na sumubok sa kanyang mandato nang limang mahahabang taon—na kalaunan ay unanimous na niresolba ng Korte Suprema pabor sa kanya—pati na rin ang sadyang …
Makadaog ba ang oposisyon sa 2022?
Isinulat ni Tony La Viña. Isinalin sa Bisaya ni Dinah Faye Balleco. Original Article (Rappler); Si Bise Presidente Leni Robredo mao ang nahimong nawong sa oposisyon sa panahon sa paglingkod ni Duterte. Bisan pa man sa pagprotesta sa iyahang pagkadaog sa eleksyon nga nihagit sa iyahang mandato sa lima ka tuig- nga naresolbahan sa Korte …
Can the opposition win in 2022?
‘A decision by Robredo not to run will take more courage than choosing to run’ This is the second part of a two-part essay. You may read the first part here. Vice President Leni Robredo has been the face of the opposition during the reign of Duterte. Despite the electoral protest that challenged her mandate for …
May 9, 2022
“It is foolhardy to think that we can predict what will happen.” A year from now, there is a strong likelihood that on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the country would already know the results of the May 9, 2022 elections. This was the case in 2010 and 2016 when by midnight or early morning the …
Hope Because of Servant Leaders
“We need leaders who will serve selflessly and with integrity.” In this last and final installment of the series “Servant Leader Leni Robredo” by Professor Ed Garcia, I highlight the final comments of Professor Garcia about the need for a new breed of heroes who serve silently and risk their lives for the service of …
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