The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Is it time to restore the death penalty in the Philippines? This is the matter discussed this Friday in the DZMM “Usapang de Campanilla” program. Will the imposition of the death penalty solve the drug problem plaguing the Philippines? It was January last year that the proposal restoring the death penalty in the Philippines was … Read more
Federalism in the Philippines, Is it possible? I once heard President Duterte during the election period before he became President that he favors federalism or a federal form of government. Is it possible? Let the congress of the Philippines decide. The Philippines is a Democratic and Republican State. The essence … Read more
Philippine Telephone Numbers Most OFW’s and Filipinos overseas are not familiar with. These numbers are: 911 8888 911 is now officially the national emergency hotline. This is one of President Rodrigo Duterte’s measures to fight crime and corruption. 911 is implemented in the entire Philippines. You do not need to dial the area … Read more
Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abbas’s appointment was unanimously approved by the Commission on Appointments. The Commission on Appointments consists of the President of the Senate as ex-officio Chairman, 12 senators, and 12 members of the house of representatives. The Commission on Appointments acts as a legislative check on the appointing authority of the President of the … Read more
DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu’s Message To Wit: Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Today marks the 23rd day since President Duterte declared the closure of Boracay to give away to a 6-month clean-up and rehabilitation work. And since when we witnessed the cooperative effort of all government agencies mandated by President Duterte … Read more