LP President Senator Mar Roxas stressed before leaders of the Japanese government how important it is for the Philippines to preserve and protect its Constitution in relation to the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), and said that the Japanese officials agreed to this. Roxas travelled to Japan this week to discuss vital regional issues, particularly […]
Archive for July 2008
Roxas: More kids out of school dulls RP competitiveness
July 18, 2008Senator Mar Roxas warned that the increasing number of children deprived of education puts the country’s competitiveness and long-term future in jeopardy. This, as he called on the government to review and reform the education system and revamp the “business-as-usual” way of spending education funds. “If we want to improve our youth’s education outcomes and […]
Mar Roxas places 2nd on PUP’s mock election
July 16, 2008It’s OK! At least we can prove that we have a strong candidate here. Being second on the mock election doesn’t necessarily mean that you will eventually lose in the general election. Instead, it would suggest that you are a strong contender for the post, it’s just that there are still things needed to be […]
Mar Roxas places 2nd on PUP’s mock election
July 16, 2008It’s OK! At least we can prove that we have a strong candidate here. Being second on the mock election doesn’t necessarily mean that you will eventually lose in the general election. Instead, it would suggest that you are a strong contender for the post, it’s just that there are still things needed to be […]
Mar Roxas 2010 Blogger interviewed by the Pakistani Spectator
July 16, 2008First of all, I’m humbled to be interviewed by blogger Ghazala Khan of The Pakistani Spectator (TPS) in his aim of fostering peace, progress and harmony with passion in the blogosphere. TPS is a blog about politics and entertainment related to Pakistan. The blog is carrying out a new series of interviews with the notable […]
One Blog, One Goal, One Year PART III
July 15, 2008BALANCING MY EDUCATION & BLOGGING After I launched my blog, I was in a situation on how to properly balance my college education and my online blogging. It was prioritizing two priorities. Indeed, it changed my life. It’s like having a committment online and having another committment also offline. I must tell you that it’s […]
Roxas: Education reform requires not just more of the same
July 13, 2008Senator Mar Roxas stressed that the road to world-class education in the Philippines would require spending on focused and effective programs, as well as a change in outlook on what the Philippine education system needs. “If we want to improve our youth’s education outcomes and give them a better chance to progress, we can’t be […]
Late birthday post: Senator Roxas’ email to me
July 11, 2008I was not able to post this e-mail from Senator Mar Roxas in this blog during my 18th birthday last July 7 because of my hectic schedule (it was my prelim examinations and I was studying). But no worries! Here’s his e-mail greeting me a “Happy Birthday!” Hey Kevin! Happy, happy birthday! I’d like to […]
Late birthday post: Senator Roxas’ email to me
July 11, 2008I was not able to post this e-mail from Senator Mar Roxas in this blog during my 18th birthday last July 7 because of my hectic schedule (it was my prelim examinations and I was studying). But no worries! Here’s his e-mail greeting me a “Happy Birthday!” Hey Kevin! Happy, happy birthday! I’d like to […]
Roxas: Neri as new SSS President bad for 30 million members
July 10, 2008Senator Mar Roxas issued a statement yesterday criticizing the appointment of former National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and former Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chairman Romulo Neri as the next Social Security System (SSS) President after its outgoing head Corazon dela Paz resigned yesterday. In his short statement, he said: “It is unwise. I […]
Mar Roxas for President in 2010 