
William M. EsposoPhilippine StarAugust 31, 2010AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR: The Captain Rolando Mendoza Hostage Tragedy exposed the Filipino tendency to be the country’s greatest national security risk. This flaw in the national character is promoted by irresponsible media which also manifest signs of idiocy — not knowing the truth.The fact is our government and people have more than undertaken enough to express our collective regret and apology over the hostage tragedy. The fact is President Noynoy

Philippine StarChristina MendezAugust 30, 2010MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Francis Pangilinan called on President Aquino yesterday to bring up the issue on the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with US President Barack Obama on his first state visit next month.Pangilinan said the issue should be discussed by the two presidents because it is about the military relations of both countries.Pangilinan, who is allied with Mr. Aquino’s Liberal Party, recalled that the VFA was approved during the time of

Dindo MatinigAbante OnlineAugust 30, 2010Mahihirapan umanong makalusot sa Senado ang panukalang muling ibalik ang parusang kamatayan o death penalty sa bansa.Ito ang sinabi kahapon ni Sen. Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan matapos igiit ni Senador Juan Miguel Zubiri ang muling pagbuhay sa death penalty bunsod ng madugong hostage drama noong nakaraang linggo na ikinamatay ng walong Hong Kong nationals.Ayon kay Pangilinan, malabo umanong umusad ang panukalang reimposition ng death penalty sa Senado lalo