The state of New York recently passed a law that legalizes same-sex marriages. That means gay and lesbian couples could marry, with legal protection ordinarily granted to male-female couples. NY is the latest US state that allows same-sex marriage.

(In his report to the nation after one year in office, P-Noy pointed to the accomplishments of his administration and highlighted the irregularities during the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Reproduced below is the full text of the speech delivered by President Benigno S. Aquino III, on the 1st year anniversary of his inauguration, [...]

On 16 June 2011, the government, worker and employer delegates at the 100th annual Conference of the International Labour Organization [ILO] adopted a set of international standards to improve the working conditions of domestic workers worldwide, estimated to be around 52.6 million. The Convention shall take effect after ratification.

Today’s news include a reminder that the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (Republic Act No. 9211) shall be strictly enforced by the Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA) starting Monday, 30 May 2011. There are a number of important points to remember. One, smoking refers to the act of carrying a lighted cigarette or other tobacco products, [...]

While the Senate is preparing for the impeachment trial which is set to start on 9 May 2011, Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez announced her resignation yesterday. The resignation effectively renders the impeachment trial moot and academic.

“BBC NEWSFLASH: Japan govt confirms explosion, radiation leak at fukushima nuclear power plants. Asian countries should take necessary precautions. Remain indoors first 24hrs. Close doors n windows. Swab neck skin with betadine where thyroid area is, radiation hits thyroid first. Take extra precaution, radiation may hit Phil. at (sic) starting 4 pm today. Pls send [...]

This is a documentary about London bus driver, with his hi-tech double-decker bus, who spent a number of days in the Philippines. He lived in the house of a jeepney driver and got the scare of his life in Metro Manila roads. It’s more than the traffic mess and lack of road discipline. The documentary [...]

Government officials and employees, including the President himself, acknowledge that graft and corruption is rampant in government. “Graft and corruption become very prevalent in the country making the Philippines as one of the most corrupt countries in Asia.” This acknowledgment is contained in Senate Bill 1063, filed by Senator Manny Villar, proposing a “Whistleblower Act [...]

President Noynoy Aquino issued his second executive order (see for full text of Executive Order No. 2), revoking the allegedly “midnight” appointments made by former President, now member of the House of Representatives, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, in his inaugural speech delivered last 30 June 2010, pointed out something close to my heart — the siren, better known as the “wangwang”.