Views and Analysis

Constitutional change and ‘presidentiables’ – Katrina Legarda

Will she, won’t she? That is the question on everyone’s lips re the president’s thoughts on constitutional change.

KAT'S EYE | KATRINA LEGARDA, abs-cbnNEWS.com 01/07/2009 1:52 AM

Gay readings - Danton Remoto

Even if Rep. Bienvenido Abante of Manila’s sixth district is still bent on blocking the Anti-Discrimination bill in the 14th Congress, this congressman who sought the banning of the film The Da Vinci Code in Manila would turn pink with prissy dismay at the sight of our bookstores, where the hottest books flying off the shelves are gay.

REMOTE CONTROL | DANTON REMOTO 01/05/2009 11:10 PM

The party’s over; it is not time to call it a day - Leonor Magtolis Briones

Yes, the month-long party of the country celebrating Christmas and welcoming the New Year is over. The entire month was spent in parties, parties, parties.

THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNANCE | LEONOR MAGTOLIS BRIONES 01/05/2009 1:00 AM

Isang manigong bagong taon sa lahat--Pat A. Sto. Tomas

Bago ang lahat nais kong batiin ang ating mga taga-subaybay ng isang Manigong Bagong taon. Nawa’y maging maganda ang darating na mga araw para sa atin at sa ating mga pamilya sa kabila ng mga sinasabing posibleng paghihirap pang-ekonomiya na maaring mangyari dala ng economic recession sa Estados Unidos.

ALAM BA NINYO | PAT A. STO. TOMAS, abs-cbnNEWS.com 01/04/2009 1:36 AM

Preparing for your working visa this April 2009 - Atty. Mike Templo

Unless you’re the luckiest person in the world, you can’t just decide to fly to the United States whenever you wish and hope to find a willing US employer to sponsor you on a working visa and hope to get approved without obstacles in the way. There is nothing like preparation. And to be adequately prepared, you must know these basic rules.

By Atty. Mike Templo/abs-cbnNEWS.com 01/03/2009 3:50 AM

New Year resolutions and marriage – Katrina Legarda

A new year begins tomorrow - may your year be blessed, despite the financial crises, the politicking, and the vicissitudes swirling around us.

KAT'S EYE | KATRINA LEGARDA, abs-cbnNEWS.com 12/31/2008 1:27 AM

A world of readers - Danton Remoto

Happily for us, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) is working hard and fast to make sure that our people - especially the young and those glued to their YouTubes - would also find the time to read.

REMOTE CONTROL | DANTON REMOTO 12/30/2008 12:54 AM

Massacre of the Innocents: Circa 2008 - Leonor Magtolis Briones

Yesterday, December 28, is known in many Christian countries as the day of the “Massacre of the Innocents .” This is to commemorate the massacre of Jewish babies two years old and below, upon orders of Herod, king of Judea.

THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNANCE | LEONOR MAGTOLIS BRIONES 12/29/2008 12:54 AM

Pagmumuni-muni sa nakaraan -- Pat St. Tomas

Ilang araw na lamang at bagong taon na. Panimula na naman ng bagong pag-asa o panibagong hamon sa buhay depende sa ating pagtingin sa kinabukasan. Kaya marahil makakabuti kung sa nalalabing mga araw ng taong 2008 ay ating balikan at tingnan ang nakaraan ng sa gayon ay ating malaman kung tayo ba ay nagtagumpay at nakamtan ang ating mga adhikain sa taong ito.

ALAM BA NINYO | PAT A. STO. TOMAS, abs-cbnNEWS.com 12/28/2008 2:05 AM

Does Santa Claus need a visa? - Atty. Mike Templo

As I was talking to my auntie about US immigration, my niece, who was listening to our conversation the whole time jumped in and asked me: “Tito Mike, does Santa need a visa?” I usually answer questions without pause especially when its connected to my profession, but there’s always something about the innocence of a child and the questions they ask that even the most learned person will find themselves asking – hmmm, that’s a good question.

By Atty. Mike Templo/ abs-cbnNEWS.com 12/27/2008 1:09 AM

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