Yellow Pad

Jan 20

THE MARCOS FAMILY AND LUCIO TAN

Two separate stories have recently become headline news. The first is the story about how PMFTC, an affiliate of Philip Morris...

Jan 13

THE CO-CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

It is regrettable that the news and commentaries regarding the “Co-Chairperson’s Report” have focused on the finding that “the percentage...

Jan 9

‘THERE’S THE RUB’

It is in memory of Conrad de Quiros that I title this commentary about the current Philippine economy, “There’s the rub.” The late Conrad...

Dec 18, 2023

PROTECTING HARD-WON REFORMS

Dec. 20, 2023 marks 11 years since the signing of the Sin Tax Reform Law, which, in my opinion, is the greatest health advocacy and the...

Dec 11, 2023

IYE, THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, AND THE MAGSAYSAY AWARD

What does the recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award think about the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Award? That’s an intriguing question I would...

Dec 4, 2023

A CASE FOR ENHANCED ALCOPOPS REGULATION

Earlier this year, the Coca-Cola Company launched their beverage collaboration with American whiskey brand Jack Daniels called “Jack &...