Commissioner Charlito Mendoza: At the Helm of Public Trust The Bureau of Internal Revenue has long stood as one of the most scrutinized offices – one in which every decision carried the weight of public trust. As the agency tasked with the lifeblood of the State, it exists at the intersection of power and criticism, placing insurmountable pressure on those chosen to lead it.
SBU-COL Celebrates Pista ng Sto. Niño 2025
Written by Peter Wald Saguirel II and Kristi Anne Sharmaine Biares MENDIOLA, MANILA–The College of Law (COL) joined the Bedan community in celebrating the annual Pista ng Sto. Niño sa San Beda last January 24-26, 2025, with the theme, “Sto. Niño de Praga: Gabay ng mga Bedista sa Pangangalaga ng Kalikasan sa Taon ng Hubileo”, … Continue reading SBU-COL Celebrates Pista ng Sto. Niño 2025
For Richer or Poorer: People’s Anik-Anik
Ora Mata Written By: Ella Marie M. Mercado With the rise of consumerism of toys such as dolls and figurines in blind boxes, the use of the term anik-anik also rose as a common slang. But somehow, even the innocent use of such a term has sparked ridicule and the need to “educate” users. It … Continue reading For Richer or Poorer: People’s Anik-Anik
NAG-AABROAD SILA
voices from afar Written by: Jaira Lou V. BatanganIt wasn’t a day I like to remember. My mother stood by the door, carrying her luggage filled with essentials and memories. That day, twenty-one years ago, she would leave again for Kuwait—a Middle-Eastern land full of opportunities—to work as an emergency nurse. The scene had already … Continue reading NAG-AABROAD SILA
Dr. Benigno A. Agbayani vs. Director or Whoever is in charge of The Manila City Jail
G.R. No. 268876 , August 07, 2024 Case Digest by: Charmis Casella D. Abila FACTS: Angeli E. Akabane (Angeli) filed a Petition for Habeas Corpus seeking the release of her common-law spouse, Dr. Benigno A. Agbayani Jr., (Agbayani). Agbayani was confined and has allegedly been deprived of his liberty without due process after the Manila … Continue reading Dr. Benigno A. Agbayani vs. Director or Whoever is in charge of The Manila City Jail