As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte can be impeached for breaching the Constitution that mandates him to defend the country’s territory, Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said. According to Del Rosario, the Constitution states that the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is […]
President Duterte asks U.S. to declare war on China
The village without dogs or chickens
by Bernie V. Lopez, eastwindreplyctr@gmail.com As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel Back in the 80s, I met a fisherman on a beach in a sleepy village in Mindoro, Philippines. He was cleaning five large shells. When he saw my eyes almost popped out, he smiled and led me to a […]
The story of Japan’s Surrender
Contributed by Guy RodriguezAs seen on the August 2019 issue of the Philippine Sentinel Why did the US choose a US Navy battleship as the location for Japan’s surrender in World War 2 even though they were in Tokyo Bay and could have used a building on land? Nothing says “you’re utterly defeated” than having […]
Passage of Iceland resolution is prelude to justice and accountability.
As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel On July 11, 2019, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) voted to pass the resolution tabled by Iceland, which asked member-states to take concrete steps on the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines during the council’s 41st session. “Karapatan welcomes the […]
OPINION: The China Syndrome
OPINION: The China SyndromeBy Luis H. FranciaAs seen on the August, 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel On the night of June 9, a fishing boat—the Gem-Ver I, owned and operated by Filipinos—was operating in the waters off Spratly Islands, well within the coastal waters claimed by the Republic of the Philippines, and a three-day […]
Keith Thurman undefeated no more
As seen on the August 2019 issue Fighting Filipino Senator scores a first-round knockdown against former WBA super world welterweight title holder Younger by at least ten years at 30, the tough Thurman was able to get up almost immediately to beat the mandatory 8-count which is only assessed when a boxer is knocked down. […]
PAN DE SAL, The Philippine National Bread
by Neria Nidea-Soliman as seen on the June 2019 issue In commemoration of our forthcoming Philippine Independence Day Celebration on June 2019, I am most obliged to write about our most popular and most loved Pinoy Pan De Sal which is also called Pan de sal Almusal or Agahan (breakfast bread). To our Filipino Spanish […]