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by Harry Roque - July 27, 2024 - 12:00am

I thought the great deluge of 2009 was a once-in-a-lifetime ordeal for the people of the Greater Manila Area. Fifteen years have passed but our politicos and public servants have not learned a thing from the Ondoy...

Universal health care superior to appropriations act

by Harry Roque - July 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Generalia specialibus non derogant.

When the news reverses facts

by Harry Roque - July 13, 2024 - 12:00am

“Nevertheless, the constitutionally protected freedoms enjoyed by the press cannot be used as a shield to advance the malicious propagation of false information carried out by unscrupulous entities to injure...

Gamble away

by Harry Roque - July 6, 2024 - 12:00am

In a 2022 interview, I was asked an existential question. On Judgment Day, what would I tell my Creator as my most significant contribution to the nation? My quick response was the Universal Health Care Act of...

Wake up!

by Harry Roque - June 29, 2024 - 12:00am

Filipinos of the pro-imperialist kind do have a short memory.

Unbowed

by Harry Roque - June 22, 2024 - 12:00am

Overkill

by Harry Roque - June 15, 2024 - 12:00am

Our constitutional right to security is sacrosanct.

More noble cause?

by Harry Roque - June 8, 2024 - 12:00am

In honor of my late mother, Dr. Adelaida Lopez-Roque, I principally authored the Universal Health Care Act. It was the first bill I filed as a party-list representative on the first hour of the first day of the 17th...

Mid-range attack

by Harry Roque - June 1, 2024 - 12:00am

A nuclear war-ready Russia and an incensed China have vowed retaliatory measures against America’s prepositioning of a mid-range capability (MRC) missile system in the Philippines.

Love child

by Harry Roque - May 25, 2024 - 12:00am

In my 34 years of law practice, I have encountered many clients who were adamant about protecting the identity of their extramarital offspring.

Benevolent reef control model

by Harry Roque - May 18, 2024 - 12:00am

When the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte entered a status quo agreement with the Chinese government, the intention was to diplomatically manage the West Philippine Sea dispute until both parties...

‘Dumaguete Doctrine’

by Harry Roque - May 11, 2024 - 12:00am

The gentle yet patriotic people of Dumaguete City have spoken, the palace gods and local overlords be damned.

Authenticated

by Harry Roque - May 4, 2024 - 12:00am

In the forthcoming ‘Hakbang ng Maisug’ prayer rally in Dumaguete City, will former president Rodrigo Duterte corroborate the explosive Senate testimony of an ex-law enforcer on the alleged drug use of...

Staying put

by Harry Roque - April 27, 2024 - 12:00am

I am glad that our most trusted and approved top official remains at the helm of the Department of Education (DepEd). It is where Vice President Sara Duterte belongs.

Cheap shot

by Harry Roque - April 20, 2024 - 12:00am

The gloves are completely off in the worsening feud between the Duterte and Marcos families.

Drug allegations

by Harry Roque - April 13, 2024 - 12:00am

Public confidence in the Marcos administration has plummeted in the first three months of 2024.

Treasonous?

by Harry Roque - April 6, 2024 - 12:00am

A long-time critic has accused former president Rodrigo Duterte of betraying the country for allegedly surrendering the Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal to China.

Diffusing tension

by Harry Roque - March 23, 2024 - 12:00am

In his 2024 State of the Union Address, President Joseph Biden doubled down on his rhetoric against China as he boasted revitalized partnerships in the Pacific. He rattled off India, Australia, Japan, South Korea...

Airport horror tale

by Harry Roque - March 16, 2024 - 12:00am

Another day, another airport nightmare.

Unfunny

by Harry Roque - March 9, 2024 - 12:00am

It was an interview that should never have happened.

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