Veronica V. Pulumbarit

Who would have imagined that the man behind one of the Philippines’ largest logistics companies — AP Cargo — is a medical doctor? More than that, who would have thought that this surgeon had to work as a school janitor abroad before he could build AP Cargo? Dr. Virgilio Villacorte had been a surgeon at the José R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center during Martial Law years in the 1970s.

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has likened to a “junta” the Transition Commission under the proposed federal Constitution. Under the federal Constitution drafted by the Consultative Committee, a Federal Transition Commission will be created to ensure an orderly transition to the new system. The Commission will be headed by the President, who will have the power to appoint 10 members. It should complete its mandate by June 30, 2022.

There’s nothing humorous about floods. Some Filipinos, however, have shown great strength of character by posting either funny or inspiring photos or videos of people helping one another or simply having fun even in the middle of flooded streets or houses.