“Does the US really want to tell those of us in the rest of the world that our lives are not of the same value as (theirs)?” — South African Nobel Prize winner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu [asked].
Category: Opinion
Boxing promoter advised to stay mum on investigations
The scheduled press conference that was supposed to have taken place on Thursday, July 18 was indefinitely postponed, according to Filpress organizer Jaime Pimentel. He announced that Dido Bohol, the controversial boxing promoter who — for more than 10 years — has been importing boxers from the Philippines was advised by his solicitor not to […]
China threats unacceptable
Chinese officials began their meeting with Asean foreign ministers in Brunei by accusing their 10 neighbours of an anti-Beijing conspiracy over disputed South China Sea territory. China singled out the Philippines, calling Manila a provocateur and threatening war.
A feeling of reluctance in bringing Filipino boxers to Australia by Jaime K. Pimentel
(Editor’s Note: In reaction to the recent report on Filipino boxers that was aired recently on national television, Filpress organizer Jaime Pimentel wrote the following opinion piece. Mr. Pimentel, at his ripe age of 79, still does some weekend sparring in an undisclosed boxing ring somewhere in Sydney.) The allegations have put a sour dimension […]
How the Justice System works in the Philippines
According to Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Mon Tulfo, it is not so difficult to win a court case at least in the Court of Appeals. He outlines in detail how the system works.
Stalemates in Sabah and the Spratlys by Bernie V. Lopez
The stalemates in Sabah and in the Spratly chain of islands have one essential thing in common: They both represent a legal dilemma. China and Malaysia will not consider arbitration by the United Nations in fear that they will lose the case. They prefer to hold on by force because they have the upper hand. […]
Imelda Marcos: “I live in poverty in a 2-storey penthouse” by Luis B. Lim
“I’ve had the best, best, best and the worst, worst, worst.” The words were spoken by Imelda Romualdez Marcos as she shook my hand during our first meeting in that May morning of 2010. Two weeks before, I wrote a proposal which I submitted to my cousin, Sonya Mathay, wife of then Mayor Mel Mathay, […]
Conflict in PCC-NSW
The changing of the guard in PCC, from Atoy Sayas to Elsa Collado, has apparently caused disunity in the board of the Philippine Community Council of NSW. While Sayas handed over the presidency to Collado on a silver platter when he opted not to contest the top post for the sake of peace and harmony, […]
Further expansion of NBN by Michelle Rowland (Federal MP for Greenway)
Homes and businesses in Glenwood have now been included in the updated 3-year rollout plan for the National Broadband Network (NBN).
THE ENEMY WITHIN: Boston Bombing Aftermath by Bernie Lopez
After the Boston Bombing Affair, there is a need to do some deep reflection on what is really happening to our world today, and on the real causes of terrorism. Reflex reactions are not helping any. Catching culprits is half a solution.
Time Magazine cover a hoax?
There are claims in the internet that the Time Magazine cover declaring the Philippines “as a most stupid country” was a hoax. The news item, allegedly written by Time’s news director Marilou Martin has become viral and many internet readers believe in it. Hoax or not, there is much truth in the fact that 20-year-old […]
Ano na nga ba ang nangyayari sa MPC – Schofields?
Magandang araw po sa mga mambabasa ng Philippine Sentinel at sa mga taga subaybay ng ‘column’ ng inyong abang lingkod. Mahaba-haba rin ang panahon ng pananahimik ko. Gusto ko na talagang tumahimik, pero di makaya ng aking dibdib na isantabi na lamang ang mga pangyayari.