Recently, the Philippines celebrated Independence Day—a day to honor our freedom as a nation. But the real question is: are we truly free? Many of us believe freedom means simply doing what we want. In truth, true freedom begins inside us—through the beliefs we hold about ourselves, our country, and our future.

Are We Truly Free? Reflecting on Our Culture, Education, Government, and Spirit

True story: as I was walking along Pacita Avenue on my way home a few weeks ago, someone inside a passing vehicle suddenly opened their window and flung an empty plastic bottle of softdrinks just as I was passing by.

Road etiquette

Ready or not, here he comes—Police Major General Nicolas Torre III officially stepped into the top cop’s shoes on June 2, taking over the reins from Gen. Rommel Marbil. And as with every leadership change in the Philippine National Police, Torre’s promotion was met with both applause and... well, the internet equivalent of raised eyebrows. 

The Spotlight’s New Star: General Torre and the Buzz That Follows

"What the NCAP challenges is not just bad driving—it challenges the very narrative. It says no to the idea that personal convenience should always trump collective order. It says no to the myth that we get ahead by getting around the rules. Of course, many people don’t like it. Because in the short run, the law inconveniences them. Their commute is longer. Their singit is punished. Their individual gain is delayed.

NCAP cuts our propensity for ‘shortcuts’

After weeks of gallivanting abroad or vacationing in Boracay, the senators are back in the Senate to face a full schedule of legislative and other activities.

Testing our credulity 

Being born poor and wanting to genuinely help in  boosting family income, Senator Lito Lapid struggled at a young age to find employment in rural Porac, Pampanga, his hometown.  He found odd work as camera caretaker and stuntman in the movies where his uncle, the late Jess Lapid, was able to make a name and thus open up opportunities for the Lapid clan to also try showbiz.

Lito Lapid and science education

Didn’t you know that the classic cult film “Virgin People,” a franchise by the maverick filmmaker Celso Ad. Castillo has already its third installment and a fourth version is already in place?

‘Virgin People 4’ photoshoots in Pangil

Meeting Freddie Aguilar was one of the most memorable moments of my life. I worked in the music industry during the 1970s, and I had the chance to be close to many famous artists, including Freddie.

My Unforgettable Anecdotes with Freddie Aguilar

Since 2001 when the EPIRA (Electric Power Industry Reform Act) Law was passed, it has metamorphosed into a law which cannot be depended upon to protect the interests of consumers. From a law that promised to solve the severe shortages of electric power in the early 2000s, it has been the subject of intense criticism particularly from the unions manning the cooperatives and the electric power consumers who complain of the high cost of electricity. . 

The EPIRA Law: a largely one-sided affair

The RDC I am referring to is the Regional Development Council established under Presidential Decree No. 1 issued on September 24, 1972 by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

The things I did at the RDC

I AM BACK

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