I was shocked to discover that some people actually can’t visualize anything when reading a book—because for me, an entire movie plays out in my head with the perfect cast.
The first time I marched at PRIDE was in 2017. It wasn’t as big as it is now and frankly we didn’t have a lot of allies in government. Imagine my surprise to see a Senator there. The ONLY national political figure present. And she didn’t just give a speech of solidarity. She backed it up through public service every chance she got, fighting for us.
#RisaNa
Pasensya na’t medyo mahaba ang video, pero importante ito.
Bakit nga ba PEKE ang “Anti-Political Dynasty” Bill na pinasa ng Kogreso nitong linggo? At higit sa lahat, ano ang pwede pa nating gawin para magkaroon ng batas na tunay na magwawakas sa mga dinastiya?
Panoorin ito at mag-comment kung ano ang tingin niyo dito!
STATEMENT OF FORMER SENATE PRESIDENTS ON SENATE BROUHAHA
We, former Presidents of the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines, speak at this difficult moment out of our shared moral duty to the institution we once had the honor to lead.
Those of us who once held the gavel know that the highest duty of a Senate President is not to cling to office but to leave the institution stronger, more respected, and more firmly bound to the rule of law than when he or she found it.
We call on all incumbent senators, regardless of bloc or affiliation, to de-escalate public rhetoric that demeans the Senate and weakens confidence in it; to confine their disagreements to the floor and to the proper forums, where the arguments and the votes can be scrutinized by the public; and to prioritize the urgent work before the Senate (the economy, food and energy security, and justice) over internal maneuvering.
We urge all members of the chamber to resolve this crisis swiftly, within the bounds of the Constitution, the rules, and long-standing practice. The country cannot afford an unstable Senate at a time of mounting economic pressures, security threats, and growing public distrust in institutions.
Until the very end. Regardless of results, Gazini has succeeded in reminding the world that Gaza is still suffering. From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.