“Seeing Agham Road and BIR Road renamed Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago Avenue is truly heartwarming… tribute to her incredible achievements and reminder of her unwavering dedication and love of country,” Vice President and concurrent Education Sectary Sara Duterte-Carpio said in speech paid tribute to late senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, as she graced unveiling of street marker renaming Agham and BIR roads in Quezon City to Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago Avenue.
“Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago was true inspiration, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations,” she stressed.
Duterte was joined during ceremony by QC Mayor Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte-Alimurung, QC 1st District Rep. Arjo Atayde and late senator’s husband, lawyer Jun Santiago.
Duterte said Santiago’s life story is “testament to Filipino youth that anything is possible if we put our heart and soul into it.”
Duterte cited Santiago’s several achievements such as becoming first Filipino and first Asian elected to International Criminal Court; first Filipino commissioner for International Development Organization and recipient of Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 1988.
“Her achievements are testament to power of hard work and perseverance in adversity…as we stroll along this newly dedicated road, let us all take moment to remember Senator Miriam’s bravery and conviction…she fought tirelessly to improve lives of our fellow Filipinos, and her legacy will continue to inspire us to do the same,” Duterte said.
Duterte also cited Santiago’s fight against corruption.
“May this road serve as expression of our gratitude for remarkable and unforgettable and colorful Filipina who fought for truth and upheld legal brilliance while fighting against corruption in government,” Duterte said.
“May this road serve as reminder of her lasting legacy and motivate us to follow in her footsteps,” she added.
Santiago ran for president in 1992 but lost to late Fidel V. Ramos. She also ran for president in 2016 but lost to Sara’s father, Rodrigo Duterte. Santiago succumbed to cancer in September 2016, few months after May 9 elections.
Agham Road and BIR Road were renamed to Senator Miriam P. Defensor-Santiago Avenue pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 11936, lapsed into law month ago.
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“No amount of aggression can undo the fact Chinese government’s claims to West Philippine Sea have already been invalidated by Permanent Court of Arbitration,” Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said, referring to 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s sweeping nine-dash line claim called China bully.
Senators reminded Chinese coast guard it does not have right to trespass into, much less remain, in Philippine waters.
Senators were reacting to CCG’s latest act of harassment in West Philippine Sea, Chinese fired water cannon at one of Philippine vessels delivering provisions for soldiers stationed on BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
Zubiri said incident has exposed “China as bully: using size and brute strength to illegally encroach upon our exclusive economic zone and enforce baseless right to drive away our protectors.”
“Water cannons and blockades will not dampen will and resolve of our Navy and our Coast Guard to protect our exclusive economic zone in West Philippine Sea,” Zubiri said.
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said there was no truth to CCG’s claim was Philippine vessels that were “trespassing,” as area where incident happened was well within Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
“Philippines takes every opportunity to assert significance and importance of 2016 Arbitral Award in bilateral and multilateral fora…our country is consistent UNCLOS and Award are twin anchors of its actions and its policy in West Philippine Sea,” Legarda said.
She lauded those involved in resupply mission as well as troops stationed on Sierra Madre for “fulfilling their duty to the nation.”
For his part, Senator JV Ejercito said “latest unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous maneuvers against legitimate and routine Philippine rotation and resupply mission” were not only illegal, but also proof of China’s insincerity in maintaining stability in the region.
“Latest bullying exposes China’s lack of sincerity in peaceful talks…we cannot allow this act of coercion to jeopardize our territory, security and peace, I demand that China immediately cease these unlawful activities, vacate the vicinity of Ayungin Shoal and refrain from encroaching on our territory…this is ours, not yours…respect our sovereign rights; stop harassment,” Ejercito said.
For Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, Philippines should consider seeking support from UN General Assembly amid China’s increasingly aggressive actions.
“Our government should seriously consider heeding adopted Senate Resolution No. 79 which recommends several courses of action, filing of resolution before United Nations General Assembly to call for cessation of all activities harass Philippine vessels and violate our established rights in West Philippine Sea, in show of solidarity, my colleagues and I crossed party lines in unanimously passing this resolution calls out China for its repeated incursions in WPS and incessant harassment of Filipino fishermen, patrol vessels and resupply mission teams, recent developments involving China’s unlawful acts and increasing aggression against our vessels are leaving us with no other recourse but to take appropriate action in asserting and securing our sovereign rights over our exclusive economic zone… China should be made to stop its illegal activities ,” Estrada said.
Speaker Martin Romualdez said incident has underscored need of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to build up its capabilities for maintaining peace and upholding sovereignty, and not for waging war.
“Our nation stands at pivotal juncture, where ripples of global tensions are felt even within serene waters of WPS… here that our brave men and women in uniform stand as sentinels of sovereignty, safeguarding our nation’s territory against ceaseless tides of adversity,” Romualdez said at forum of National Defense College of the Philippines Alumni Association at Camp Aquinaldo.
He also conveyed his “admiration and gratitude to courageous and dedicated Filipino soldiers” and reaffirmed ommitment of House of Representatives to help bolster AFP’s operational capabilities.
“House of Representatives, fully aware of weight of this responsibility, has been unyielding in its commitment to fortify operational capabilities of our Armed Forces. ..we have embarked on strategic journey, not only to modernize our military assets but also to ensure that our personnel are equipped with fortitude of skill and assurance of nation’s unwavering support,” he added.
According to Romualdez, some P282.7 billion of P5.768-trillion proposed national budget for 2024 has been earmarked for defense sector. This was 21.6 percent higher than this year’s allocation.
House had also removed some P1.23 billion in confidential funds of civilian agencies like Office of the Vice President and Department of Education and reallocated them to agencies mandated to uphold national security.
This “strategic reallocation” includes P300 million to National Intelligence Coordinating Agency, P100 million to National Security Council, P200 million to Philippine Coast Guard for intelligence activities and ammunition and P381.3 million for Department of Transportation for development or expansion of Pag-Asa Island Airport.
Romualez pointed out allocation demonstrates “our dedication to maintaining strong and credible defense posture, one that sends clear message that we will not compromise when it comes to safeguarding our national interests,. as nation, we must take proactive measures to enhance our defense capabilities and ensure that we have necessary resources to effectively protect our sovereign rights”
While commending civilian help in resupply missions, Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez cautioned AFP against such practice, saying it exposes civilian lives to danger.
“Let’s end this practice… I do not see rationale for using civilian boats and crew in delivering supplies to our soldiers whose presence in remote part of West Philippine Sea symbolizes our national sovereignty and territorial integrity there,” said Rodriguez, member of House committee on national defense and security.
Instead of tapping civilians for task, Rodriguez recommended provisions for Sierra Madre be air dropped by air assets of AFP.
“Danger Air Force and Navy personnel would face in those missions is same as that civilian boat crew have to contend with…but unlike civilians who are just doing civic duty, it is responsibility of military to resupply our troops in Ayungin and protect our country’s national sovereignty and territory,” Rodriguez added military could use “number of strategies in air dropping supplies.”
He cited the use of decoy planes with military videographers and photographers documenting mission.
Lawmaker also suggested AFP and DND request country’s allies like United States to deploy surveillance aircraft to monitor airdrops.
He said it would be difficult for China’s People’s Liberation Army and Coast Guard to block Philippine planes dropping supplies for Filipino soldiers in Ayungin.
“They would have to intentionally crash their aircraft with ours or shoot down our planes…we don’t want that to happen, but if it happens, then our Mutual Defense Treaty with United States will come into play,” he added.
“We should not be avoiding Chinese there…they should be ones avoiding us in our territory… they should stop intruding in Ayungin and Scarborough Shoal off Pangasinan and Zambales, and any part of our 200-mile exclusive economic zone,” he added.
Allies – particularly United States and European Union have expressed support for Philippines against China’s acts of intimidation at sea, latest was last attempt by Chinese Coast Guard to top resupply mission for BRP Sierra Madre outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal using water cannon.
CCG’s hostile actions in Ayungin Shoal “are inconsistent with international law and follow pattern of Beijing’s dangerous operational behavior in South China Sea,” according to US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.
“We stand with our Philippine ally,” Miller said United States stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our Philippine ally in face of People’s Republic of China’s repeated harassment in South China Sea,” he stressed.
He said US recognizes 2016 international tribunal’s decision invalidating China’s sweeping claims over South China Sea, including Ayungin Shoal, as he urged China to “respect high seas freedoms of navigation guaranteed to all States under international law” and UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
US also reaffirmed commitment under Mutual Defense Treaty to come to Philippines’ aid in case of armed attacks in South China Sea.
“United States reaffirms that Article IV of the 1951 US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty extends to armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public vessels or aircraft – including those of its Coast Guard anywhere in South China Sea,” Miller said.
European Union (EU) Ambassador Luc Véron also reiterated EU’s “support to Philippines in its call for full observance of International Law in the South China Sea.”
“In view of event in South China Sea, Germany reiterates its support forPhilippines in advocating respect for international law in South China Sea, as essential pillar for peace and security,” German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke said. Germany is a member of EU.
New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell also expressed his country’s “deep concern at ongoing dangerous actions towards Philippine vessels at Second Thomas Shoal.”
“We call for all parties to refrain from actions risk safety and undermine regional stability, and for peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with UNCLOS,” he added.
Earlier, National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea reported CCG and maritime militia vessels “recklessly harassed, blocked and executed dangerous maneuvers in another attempt to illegally impede or obstruct routine resupply and rotation mission to BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal” on morning of Nov. 10.
But China claimed it was Philippine ships “arbitrarily trespassed into waters near China’s Ren’ai Reef,” name assigned by Beijing to Ayungin Shoal.
China demanded Manila stop infringing on its territorial sovereignty after taking what it described as “control measures” against Philippine ships at contested South China Sea outpost.
“China Coast Guard followed Philippine ships in accordance with law, took control measures, and made temporary special arrangements for Philippines to transport food and other necessary daily supplies, Philippines’ actions infringe on China’s territorial sovereignty, violate Declaration on Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and are contrary to its own commitments, ” China Coast Guard spokesman Gan Yu said.
“We urge Philippines to immediately stop its infringing actions.”
“China Coast Guard will continue to carry out rights protection and law enforcement actions in waters under China’s jurisdiction in accordance with law, resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.”
China claims almost entire South China Sea, through which trillions of dollars in trade passes annually, and has ignored 2016 international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.
Over past decade, Beijing has deployed vessels to patrol waters and built artificial islands that it has militarized to reinforce its stance.
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,[a]
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“Investments are crucial to unlocking Philippines’ economic potential…partnering with these economic partners and focusing on sectors present great opportunities boost our chances of attaining investment-led growth that will pave way for resilient, prosperous, and sustainable future for Filipinos,” Stratbase president Dindo Manhit said majority of Filipinos want Marcos administration to strengthen country’s economic relations with United States and Japan, recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia showed.
Sept. 10 to 14,2023 survey, commissioned by Stratbase ADR Institute, asked respondents to select from list of up to three countries they want government to strengthen economic relations with.
US topped list with 74 percent of respondents choosing it as among their three, followed by Japan with 55 percent.
It was followed by Australia with 46 percent; Canada, 40 percent; European Union, 26 percent, and United Kingdom with 21 percent.
Only 19 percent of respondents selected China as among three countries with which they want Philippines to have stronger economic relations. Four percent selected India.
Survey results were released during forum on Philippine manufacturing sector organized by Stratbase.
During forum, Manhit agreed Philippines should strengthen its ties trading and investment partners such as US and Japan.
“Pursuing more investment-led growth with these traditional partners will help in generating better quality jobs and employment opportunities,” he stressed.
Same survey also asked respondents whether or not they agree private sector plays instrumental role in ensuring economic security.
Some 70 percent agreed with statement, while only six percent disagreed. Twenty-four percent were ambivalent.
Respondents were also asked to select from list up to three ways they think private sector can help in attainment of economic security.
Some 64 percent can make goods more affordable and accessible to Filipino consumers, while 60 percent said private sector can contribute to creating more jobs.
It was followed by expanding livelihood opportunities at 58 percent, improving health care services at 42 percent, improving quality and access to digital services at 28 percent, developing public infrastructure at 27 percent and developing skills of Filipino workforce at 18 percent.
Survey had 1,200 respondents and margin of error of plus/minus 2.8 percent.
Meanwhile, Philippines and France have reaffirmed their respective nations’ commitment to work with each other and enforce international law in West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. met with French Ambassador Marie Fontanel to discuss such partnership, among other matters of common interest.
France has been among countries openly expressed its support for Philippines amid country’s problems with China in WPS.
“There is always intrigue in politics, often petty…if some intriguers were able to convince Speaker Romualdez of falsehood that I do not support his leadership in House, then there is nothing I can do,” despite her ouster as House deputy speaker, former president and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has expressed what she describes as continuous support for leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez.
In statement, Arroyo has always supported Romualdez’s speakership as he was chosen by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, for the post.
During plenary session , Arroyo and Davao City Rep. Isidro Ungab were replaced as deputy speakers by Isabela Rep. Antonio Albano and Lanao del Sur Rep. Yasser Alonto Balidong, respectively.
According to House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Arroyo and Ungab were relieved from their posts because out of nine deputy speakers who signed “pivotal House resolution,” only two did not sign House Resolution 1414.
Dalipe said HR 1414 is important as it manifests collective intention of House leadership to rise in unison in defense of institution.
Resolution is also manifestation of House members’ support to Romualdez amid attacks by former president Rodrigo Duterte, who was enraged by chamber’s decision to remove P650 million in confidential fund of his daughter Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio.
Arroyo explained she was unable to sign HR 1414 because she was abroad during signing.
“In any case, resolution does not contain anything new for me, because I have always supported his leadership as Speaker,” she said.
But even as ordinary congressman, Arroyo gave assurance that she would remain true to her word to President that she would continue to support “his preferred man” for House speaker and that is Romualdez.
Arroyo said from time she learned Marcos preferred Romualdez to lead chamber, she supported him as speaker, and advised President of this in writing.
She has never taken or supported any action to remove Romualdez from his post.
“In fact, I have publicly stated that I have given up any plans to aspire for Speakership again, in this and any future Congress that I would have honor to be part of … Having made myself clear, I think we should now move on to more pressing national concerns,” Arroyo said.
For his part, Ungab would continue supporting Marcos administration even if he has been removed as House deputy speaker.
Ungab accepts his removal without any bitterness. He has accepted his fate with thought he had carried out his duties well as deputy speaker.
Ungab has been long-time ally of Duterte.
Meanwhile, ranking officials of once-powerful PDP-Laban political party heeded advice of their former chairman, former president Duterte, to severe ties with party once they no longer believe in their advocacies.
Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. of Pampanga’s third district, who was forced to resign from PDP-Laban after naming Duterte as the one who launched vilification campaign against House and its leadership, has now joined ruling Lakas-CMD party.
Inclusion of Gonzales, along with fellow PDP-Laban members Reps. Carmelo Lazatin II of Pampanga and Zaldy Villa of Siquijor now brings to 77 total number of Lakas-CMD in House, making it most dominant party in chamber.
“Ten years have gone by and yet memory of this tragedy remains indelible in our hearts and in our thoughts,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in his speech during commemoration in Tacloban City, Yolanda’s ground zero nation marked 10th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda, directed government agencies to fast-track relocation of survivors and bolster country’s disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation measures.
Marcos led wreath laying at Yolanda Memorial Monument and attended mass at Tacloban City Convention Center in honor of those who died during super typhoon.
In 2013, Yolanda left over 6,000 people dead, but actual death toll may be higher.
“To all national leaders, all local leaders, then and now, private sector, international and local organizations, volunteers and donors: accept our eternal gratitude,” Chief Executive told audience, included members of diplomatic corps, Cabinet officials, senators and thousands of Yolanda survivors.
During event, FMJ led ceremonial distribution of certificates of award to 3,000 beneficiaries of National Housing Authority (NHA)’s Yolanda permanent housing sites.
FMJ gave assurance housing units to be constructed by his administration would be “suitable for families lost their homes.”
“First reconstruction of houses did not pass the standard of Mayor Alfred,” Marcos said, referring to his cousin, Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez.
“We made sure facilities that were being created are now suitable for families that lost their homes… they continue recovery, rehabilitation, rebuilding still continues,” he added.
Romualdez noted some Tacloban residents are still living in danger zones.
He said almost half of houses built between 2013 and 2016 were incomplete and substandard.
FMJ directed Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and NHA to accelerate provision of housing units and land titles to beneficiaries.
“And I also urge Yolanda Response Clusters to work closely with concerned local governments to address lingering issues of different affected communities,” FMJ said.
As for climate change, FMJ said country’s disaster preparedness, recovery and resiliency needed to be improved.
He noted government continues to build disaster-resilient evacuation and emergency operations centers and establish more centralized and efficient early warning systems, incident command systems and disaster response strategies.
FMJ also mentioned deployment of new technologies, such as GeoRiskPH and PlanSmart along with continuous conduct of information and education campaigns and simulation drills, which he said are useful for saving lives.
15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father[a] is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.
“I want us to unite as an institution…we should be one in these common grounds in trust, unity and shared commitment to service,” Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. rallied officers and personnel of PNP to remain firm and united as he warned of challenges that may test their institution.
Acorda made appeal in speech during donning of ranks and turnover ceremonies of newly appointed police commissioned officers for lateral entry program for technical officers at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
PNP chief did not give specifics when he discussed challenges they might face in near future.
“I hope this institution will not be tested in coming months or days, but if it will be tested, I hope that we are united,” he said.
Staying united is only way for them to save nation, according to Acorda.
While he did not give other details, there have been reports of possible destabilization moves against Marcos administration by some retired generals.
News briefing showed Acorda saying destabilization moves have been part of their counterintelligence (CI) efforts.
“Destabilization moves come out every now and then, and part of our CI effort, we include that in our monitoring,” he stressed.
Acorda assured public PNP remains solidly behind President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who he said is sensitive to sentiments and plight of police officers.
While there were issues in military and uniformed personnel (MUP) pension system, issue Acorda said some sectors tried to weaponize, he emphasized these were already properly addressed by concerned government agencies.
“There is no reason for PNP members to be demoralized,” he said.
Total of 43 police officers passed lateral entry program, 14 of whom are chemists, eight are medical doctors and six are lawyers.
Also included are dentists, psychologists, engineers and priest.
While he does not see anything wrong with former president talking to retired generals amid coup talks against FMJ, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is hoping there would be no destabilization as it won’t do any good for the country.
At Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum , Estrada, whose father, former president Joseph Estrada, was ousted in 2001, emphasized that any destabilization would not do any good for the country and that government has to move forward for welfare of Filipino people.
“I don’t want coups to happen again; we cannot move forward when there is coup…we are going backward, nothing will happen in our country, I don’t want it to happen again,” younger Estrada said.
Elder Estrada was ousted from presidency following military uprising after impeachment trial, his camp described as “kangaroo court.”
He was replaced by his then vice president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Younger Estrada also doubted any coup attempt would succeed since “President Marcos gave everything to improve lives of Filipino people.”
Senator also pointed out nothing wrong with former president Rodrigo Duterte talking to retired generals, who used to serve him as their commander-in-chief.
Estrada added he does not think Duterte will be ever involved in an effort to oust FMJ.
“Talking with retired generals is his right as former president… I don’t think he is involved in destabilizing present administration… maybe, they were just chatting, same as before,” Estrada said.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. revealed there is group of retired military officers trying to convince military troops to overthrow Marcos administration.
Brawner said active members of AFP should not pay attention to group, but instead focus their efforts on fulfillment of AFP’s transformation roadmap.
Amid these reports, Sen. Ronald dela Rosa called people who would support destabilization plots “crazy.”
Dela Rosa added even if he is retired general and himself had served as PNP chief, he is not aware of any destabilization efforts against Marcos.
If, indeed, some military generals are really espousing efforts to remove present administration, Dela Rosa advised them to “just relax and enjoy retirement.”
He respects opinion of elder Duterte, but it does not mean that he shared same view.
Former president publicly accused Romualdez of sabotaging his daughter’s request for confidential funds in proposed 2024 budget, which lower chamber decided to reallocate to agencies focused on defending West Philippine Sea after several panel and plenary debates.
Meanwhile, Sen. Imee Marcos eaffirmed her support for elder Duterte, following latter’s tussle with House of Representatives’ leadership over his remarks describing chamber as “rotten.”
In ambush interview with Senate reporters, FMJ vowed to continue supporting embattled former chief executive, describing him as “true friend.”
She declared herself true “loyalist” to Dutertes, being only governor who declared support for then Davao City mayor in 2015.
Marcos learned how to be loyal to her allies from experience of her father, late former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., who had gained scores of loyalists even after being deposed in 1986 EDSA people power revolution sent Marcos family into exile before their stunning political comeback.
“What is Marcoses’ secret why we still have loyalists ready to fight for us…we have loyalists because we ourselves are loyalists…that is legacy left behind by my father,” Marcos Sr.’s eldest daughter said.
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CIVIL Society group is now selling rice at P25 per kilo appears to be reaching President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s goal since his presidency starts.
Rice farmers, aided by provincial government in reducing their labor inputs, have been selling rice anew for P25 per kilo at the “Bigasan ng Bayan” outlet located in Food Terminal Market of Negros Occidental (FTMON) since Nov. 7,2023.
Federation of Irrigators Association of Central Negros-Bago River Irrigation System (FIACN-BRIS) president Pedro Limpangog, said group are targeting 470 priority consumers to avail themselves of low priced rice.
Priority consumers including senior citizens, indigents and persons with disabilities can buy up to five kilos only.
Limpangog said sacks of rice were produced by 44 FIACN-BRIS southern sector farmers from Bago City, Valladolid, Pulupandan, San Enrique and La Carlota.
Last month, Bigas ng Bayan outlet also sold rice to at least 455 individuals at FTMON.
Limpangog said proceeds would be used to buy more rice from other rice farmers, which will be also sold at FTMON at P25 per kilo.
“With profound sadness, we announce passing of our brother, Conrado De Quiros,” his brother, Paul de Quiros, said in Facebook post veteran journalist, columnist and author Conrado De Quiros has died, his family announced he was 72.
De Quiros was known for his biting commentary in his column “There’s The Rub,” which was published in Philippine Daily Inquirer starting in 1991. De Quiros paused from writing his column in 2014 after taking medical leave.
Longtime Inquirer columnist also wrote several books, include “Tongues on Fire,” “Dead Aim: How Marcos Ambushed Philippine Democracy,” “Flowers from the Rubble” and “Dance of the Dunces.”
“He will be greatly missed by our loving family and friends,” he added.
Details of the wake will be finalized, according to Paul.
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