Martial Law in Maguindanao: The Sorry Truth and A Dangerous Precedent

Ending days of speculation, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has signed Proclamation 1959, declaring Martial Law in Maguindanao (excluding the areas affected by talks between government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front). This declaration — the first since the time of Continue reading Martial Law in Maguindanao: The Sorry Truth and A Dangerous Precedent

A Most Inspiring TV Commercial for These Trying Times

If you haven’t seen it, I’m posting it here. My good friend, Fr. Mon Bernal gave me the tip about this well-produced Pantene shampoo commercial in Thailand. Although I am not plugging or endorsing the shampoo brand, I do appreciate Continue reading A Most Inspiring TV Commercial for These Trying Times

How to Prepare for Disasters and Calamities

To say that Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng are eye-openers is an understatement.  Nevertheless, the two typhoons do underscore the fact that both government and the public need to be prepared for any disaster. As a former television reporter, I saw Continue reading How to Prepare for Disasters and Calamities

Still Showing: Ads of Trapos during Ondoy's Aftermath

It is good that partisan politics has virtually been set aside with the aftermath of typhoon Ondoy.  Personally, what is top priority now is to help the victims, rather than point the blaming finger on the accountable officials and agencies Continue reading Still Showing: Ads of Trapos during Ondoy's Aftermath

How to Help Typhoon Ondoy's Victims + Other Vital Information

Here is more information courtesy of Inquirer.net on how to help Typhoon Ondoy’s victims.  The public’s response has been very high.  But truth be told, there is need for more relief goods. I join calls from government and the private Continue reading How to Help Typhoon Ondoy's Victims + Other Vital Information