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Right to information within reach

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - May 31, 2026 - 12:00am

Last Tuesday, I personally sponsored the Right to Information Bill in plenary.

When will the cruelty end?

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - May 17, 2026 - 12:00am

The other day I was tagged in a post showing a dog suffering from severe burns after a neighbor, frustrated by the animal’s barking, poured boiling water on it.

When the joke becomes the headline, we’ve missed the point

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - May 3, 2026 - 12:00am

I understand the allure. It’s pop culture, it’s relatable and it can make discussions feel more accessible.

In a crisis, timing is policy

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - April 19, 2026 - 12:00am

The solution seems simple: suspend taxes, subsidize fuel prices, invest in diversified energy and distribute aid to those who need it the most.

Running on fumes

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - April 12, 2026 - 12:00am

I walked out of the recent House of Representative’s fuel crisis hearing with a number that I could not shake off: 50.42 days.

The perfect storm

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - March 29, 2026 - 12:00am

Reflecting on the situation of our economy today, an idiom comes to mind: “the perfect storm.”

AI and the future of employment: Is the Philippines ready?

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - March 15, 2026 - 12:00am

It’s been awhile since the last time I wrote. But I believe now is the best time to get back to it, with the future looking both exciting and uncertain.

The impossible dream

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am

I dedicate this column to all my readers to whom I’m incredibly grateful.

Internet breakthroughs and barriers

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am

Just as the 5th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Digital Minister’s Meeting hosted by Thailand ended a few days ago, I am taking this opportunity to discuss notable breakthroughs letting us slowly but...

Looking forward!

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - January 5, 2025 - 12:00am

Welcome to the New Year! Thankfully, we have gains to build on and much to look forward to for the Philippines in 2025 and beyond.

Twenty years after FPJ

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - December 22, 2024 - 12:00am

Twenty years since FPJ’s passing, it’s been so heartwarming to witness Filipinos, from all walks of life, keeping Da King’s works, values and aspirations alive.This past Dec. 14, my family and I...

Climate justice

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - December 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Sustainable development seems to be struggling uphill globally at the end of 2024.

How much to save the world?

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties just ended and apparently we need One Point Three trillion dollars (USD 1.3 trillion or P76.56 trillion) annually...

Build back better

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am

We need a Department of Disaster Resilience.

Unity for biodiversity

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - October 27, 2024 - 12:00am

We’re in the middle of the United Nations (UN)’s Biodiversity Conference of Parties (COP16) being held from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1, 2024 in Cali, Colombia.

Zero Hunger

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - October 13, 2024 - 12:00am

Every Oct. 16, World Food Day celebrates the creation of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization.

Succeeding with Seoul

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - September 29, 2024 - 12:00am

The Philippines and South Korea Free Trade Agreement was ratified by the Senate of the Philippines last Monday (Sept. 23, 2024), leaving only the Korean Nation Assembly’s ratification thereof as the final major...

‘Isang bala ka lang’

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - September 15, 2024 - 12:00am

Just a few days ago (Sept. 13, 2024, Friday), self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” and “Owner of the Universe” Kingdom of Jesus Christ Pastor Apollo Quiboloy was finally brought to cou...

Secret weapon

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - September 1, 2024 - 12:00am

Happy 41st anniversary to the Reserve Command of the Philippine Army (RSECOM, PA).

Happy birthday, Papa Ronnie!

by Brian Poe Llamanzares - August 18, 2024 - 12:00am

To all my readers, please allow me to dedicate my column this Sunday to Papa Ronnie, my maternal grandfather, who is loved by many as “FPJ.”

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