Last August 2007, this author filed Senate Bill No. 1467 entitled “An Act Defining the Archipelagic Baselines of the Philippine Archipelago, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 3046, as Amended by Republic Act No. 5446.”
Policy, Research and Other Articles
Preventing Military Interventions: A Policy Issue Paper
The occupation of Oakwood Hotel by protesting junior officers and men last July 27, 2003 placed the issue of military interventions at the forefront of public policy agenda, specifically how best to prevent them from recurring.
The National Recovery Program
The National Recovery Program (NRP) is inspired by a vision of a peaceful and prosperous Philippines and a united Filipino citizenry. It advocates social equity as the essence of governance and equality and social justice as the true measures of democracy. The pursuit...
Revitalizing the Philippine Navy
The Philippine Navy had been around for more than a century. It had played significant roles through our nation’s history, from the gallant amphibious operation by the insurgent navy during the Philippine Revolution
Understanding the Philippine Public Policy Process
On January 20, 2001, the Philippines was again a witness to anotherPeople Power phenomenon, the “EDSA Dos”, which removed what was perceived as a corrupt and incompetent government under President Joseph E.Estrada and installed then-Vice President Gloria...
Corruption in the Philippine Navy Procurement System
On February 2001, the Philippine Navy (and the Armed Forces of thePhilippines) was rocked by a leadership crisis when the Philippine Marines (PMAR) demanded the relief of the Flag-Officer-In-Command, Rear Admiral Guillermo Wong (Pazzibugan, 2001).
A Study of Corruption in the Philippine Navy
On 26 May 2001, Abu Sayyaf bandits kidnapped 20 persons from Dos Palmas, an upscale resort in Palawan. The next day, a joint task force was formed to conduct pursuit operations (PDI, 27 May 2001).