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The Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan
What is usually overlooked is the place where the first Philippine Congress convened (15 September 1898), where the first Philippine Constitution was passed (also known as the “Malolos Constitution”, drafted from 29 September 1898 to 21 January 1899), where the first Philippine Republic was inaugurated (23 January 1899) and where the first Philippine President took …
The Meaning of Noynoy Aquino’s Inauguration
The inauguration of the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, is all set on June 30, 2010. The ceremonies start at around 11:00 a.m. at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila City, although roads in the area will be closed as early as 7 a.m. (more story here; read also …
Who will you Vote for President in 2010?
In a little over four months, we will have our national and local elections. Some personalities and certain events have made the 2010 elections very interesting. For one, there’s the ongoing issue on whether former President Joseph Estrada is still eligible to run. There’s also the increasingly heated exchange of issues between Noynoy and Manny.
A Story of Heroism and Frustration Amidst Typhoon Ondoy
(This email is currently being forwarded around the email circuit. It speaks of heroism amidst the flood caused by Typhoon Ondoy, and the government’s Please let us know if you’re the author so we could make the proper attribution.) Yesterday, at the height of the floods, my sister’s husband Rey whose family lives at Provident …
Paalam, Pangulong Cory Aquino
Anak, Maraming taon pa ang lilipas bago mo lubos na maintindihan ang mga sinasabi ko sa blog post na ito, o ang kalungkutan na bumabalot sa araw na ito. Alam ko’ng ang importante sa yugto ng buhay mo ngayon ay gatas. Milk, please, you’d say in your 3-year old voice. Kailangan ko lang isulat ito …
Ang Ulat sa Bayan 2009 (SONA)
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gave her last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2009, before the joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate. PGMA is scheduled to step down as President in 2010. However, some doubt whether PGMA would step down and whether this is her last SONA. Some say …
Get Ready for Long Vacations in 2009
Hold on to your wallets, pare. Long weekends, which is a milder way of saying “more expenses for long vacations”, are already known. We now have the official list of 2009 regular and special non-working national holidays after the President issued Proclamation 1699.
Divorce: Should it be Allowed in the Philippines?
The Catholic Church is alarmed over the increasing number of Filipinos who are filing for annulment. You may have heard that in GMA News today. You may have also heard the strong debate over the reproductive health bill pending in Congress, with the Catholic Church actively opposing the proposed law.
The Proposed Reproductive Health Law
There’s a growing debate on the proposed “Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2008” (House Bill No. 5043). In essence, the propose law mandates the Population Commission (POPCOM) to be the central planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring body for effective implementation of the law. It provides for the creation of an enabling environment for …
Heinous Crimes in our Midst: Are We still Safe?
I heard the news when it broke out, but I wasn’t that bothered — until I saw the photos. 8 people died in a massacre in Calamba, Laguna. according to reports, “the gunman aimlessly rained shots at four separate residences.” In a separate incident, 10 people died in an RCBC bank robbery. “The victims were …
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