Last Thursday I rose to interpellate Manila Rep. Benny Abante, the principal sponsor of the Right of Reply bill. I focused my interpellation on the inclusion of websites and other electronic devices in the measure. I also inquired about the bill’s impact on the campus press. The interpellation lasted 46 minutes. It was my first [...]
Talumpating binigkas sa student summit ng National Union of Students of the Philippines sa Kidawalan City, North Cotabato, May 22, 2009. Maalab na pagbati! Ipinagmamalaki kong sabihing ako’y nagmula sa National Union of Students of the Philippines. Sa NUSP ko natutunan ang ilan sa mga batayang prinsipyo ng pamumuno. Sa NUSP ko nakilala ang marami [...]
I delivered my first privilege speech last Monday. I discussed the worsening drop-out rates in Philippine schools. I mentioned the government’s failure to guarantee a complete basic education for the Filipino youth. I cited the latest assessment report on the Philippine compliance to the Millennium Development Goals. The report presented grim statistics on the declining [...]
Talumpating binigkas sa 69th National Convention ng College Editors Guild, Lucena City, Mayo 17, 2009. Pagbati sa College Editors Guild, ang prestihiyoso at pinakamalaking organisasyon ng mga batang mamamahayag sa bansa. Ako po ay galing sa National Union of Students na itinatag noong 1957. Pero ang CEGP, 1931 ipinanganak. Ibig sabihin, 1931 pa lamang ay [...]
I asked the Minority Leader to deputize me as member of these committees: Basic Education and Culture, Higher and Technical Education, Good Government and Public Accountability, Information and Communications Technology, Youth and Sports Development, Constitutional Amendments, Public Information, and Dangerous Drugs. My preferred secondary committees: Human Rights, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, The Welfare of Children, [...]
Here is an interesting story on how former United States President Ronald Reagan tried to convert his atheist son back to Christianity: He served his son a perfect gourmet dinner; and then asked him if he believed there was a cook. Reagan should be commended for being creative and imaginative in affirming his spiritual belief. [...]
When was my first day as a member of Congress? When the Supreme Court published the historic ruling on the partylist system which overturned the Panganiban formula? When the Commission on Elections proclaimed us last Friday? When I took my oath before Justice Carpio last Monday? When I attended the session last Wednesday? Monday. After [...]
