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Cybercrime law covers text and calls as well
The Cybercrime law or Republic Act 10175 will not only curtail the right of internet users but of everyone who has a cellphone because it covers text messages and calls as well. Based on Section 3(c)...
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It’s not about me or the President’s paranoia. It’s about human rights
How two otherwise unrelated subjects – human rights and my senatorial rating – became linked and a hot topic these past two days is actually the President’s fault. In a radio interview in New Zealand...
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This Christmas, let’s Buy Pinoy, Build Pinoy
Privilege speech delivered in plenary November 20, 2012 Mr. Speaker, I rise to avail of the privilege hour to issue an urgent call to my colleagues and the public to help create jobs by buying Filipino...
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Makabayan bloc withdraws authorship of ‘Malacañang FOI bill,’ vows to push...
The Makabayan bloc in Congress today announced their withdrawal of authorship from the Freedom of Information substitute bill, pending the deletion or amendment of “Malacañang-sponsored provisions”...
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Why we withdrew authorship of the FOI substitute bill
Yestday, seven members of the Makabayan bloc, including myself, withdrew our authorship of the FOI substitute bill scheduled to be introduced in the plenary this afternoon. We did so for two reasons....
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To our friends in the FOI network
Considering the adverse reactions coming from our fellow FOI advocates to our bloc’s withdrawal of authorship to the FOI substitute bill, I would like to make some clarifications to clear the air. One,...
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My ten questions for Anne Hathaway
Can we please stop bashing Ricky Lo already? Perhaps we’ll be better off imagining ourselves in his shoes and thinking, “what would I have asked?” Here’s my top ten: 1. The role of Fantine was pretty...
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My statement on the latest Pulse Asia survey
I am not worried at all on the results of the latest Pulse Asia survey. The campaign period has not started yet. Naturally the incumbent senators, ex-senators and old names in Philippine politics are...
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Takbo ni Teddy: And so it begins
My friends and supporters in over 33 cities across the Philippines literally ran with me to open our run for the Senate. (Photos from Teddy Casiño for Senator Movement Visayas, Mindanao and National)...
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Takbo ni Teddy: being the Son of Southern Tagalog
It felt good to be home. Last week, I went to the University of the Philippines-Los Banos to attend the Razzmataz concert at the Fairgrounds. Before I was called up on stage to give a short message on...
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Epalisms
A number of netizens have asked me what I think of the “epal” phenomenon and whether as a mainstreaming politician, I am guilty of the practice. Such questions are valid especially considering that I...
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Takbo Ni Teddy: Of Baguio’s Cool Breeze and Warm People
Baguio is known for its cool breeze and its pine trees. When one says Baguio, peanut brittle and strawberries immediately come to mind. But this time, let’s look at the other great stuff found in...
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House Resolution 3042 to investigate the Sabah incident
Republic of the Philippines HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Quezon City FIFTEENTH CONGRESS Third Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 3042 Introduced by Rep. TEDDY A. CASIÑO RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE...
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Takbo ni Teddy: Dance like you’ve never danced before
Ano ang sinasayaw ko dito at sa aling kanta? Read on! In “Jewels of the Pauper”, Father Dela Costa described the Filipino’s inclination to music as a treasure that we take pride of. True enough, we...
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#DearPH: 6 reasons why the karaniwang tao deserves to be heard
DEAR PH is an open letter campaign which tries to capture the sentiment of Pinoy netizens and voters on the upcoming elections and the promise of meaningful change in the country. I agreed to be one...
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A Personal Appeal on #TeddyDay
I am Teddy Casiño and I am running for the Senate. It has been a hectic two years preparing for the three-month senatorial campaign. My wife kids me as her bedspacer while my two young boys say they...
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Isang pasasalamat
I would like to thank all those who voted for me during last week’s elections. Salamat po sa inyong tiwala sa akin at sa progresibo at makabayang pulitika na aking isinusulong. Bagamat hindi tayo...
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Why Congress needs a diet
My sources in the House tell me that there is a sense of demoralization in Congress right now due to the impending abolition of the congressional pork (a.k.a. Priority Development Assistance Fund)....
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Mindanao Lawmaker Calls for Sobriety in Zamboanga City Standoff
The following is the press statement issued by Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate on the standoff between AFP and MILF forces in Zamboanga City. Zarate hails from Davao City and is an advocate for peace in...
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Solons’ ignorance of pork barrel use is hogwash
The feigned ignorance of some lawmakers about the misuse of their pork barrel funds is illogical, improbable and something we should all answer with the words, “Ano tingin mo sa akin, tanga?“ Imagine a...
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