Incredible El Gamma Penumbra

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 05/18/2015

The members of El Gamma Penumbra (which means “The rays of light which produce shadow”)  conquered the hearts not just of the illustrious judges of the  first Asia’s Got Talent show but of their growing legions of…

Our shared legacy

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 05/11/2015

Urbanites have worriedly noticed the water coming out of the faucet in trickles. And, there are many, even in the supposedly rich cities and province of  Cebu, who are in worse situations. The access to safe, clean…

Young leaders marching on

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 05/04/2015

I am no fan of boxing, but I agree with someone dear who said, “Manny (Pacquiao) showed the world how having perseverance, patience and passion despite the lack of resources can mean reaching your dream.” One is…

Environmental advocates: We dared and succeeded

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 04/27/2015

We dared defy the odds, and succeeded. The Supreme Court, by a unanimous vote,  has ruled that the offshore oil drilling in Tañon Strait Protected Seascape is unconstitutional. To most of the citizens opposed  to  the destructive…

Groundbreaking rules for environmental cases

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 04/13/2015

The Supreme Court under then Chief Justice Reynato Puno promulgated A.M. No. 09-6-8-SC, the trailblazing Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases (the “Rules”) on April 13, 2010. American author and lawyer Elizabeth Barrett Ristroph acknowledges that “In…

Barangays and the environment

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 03/23/2015

The crucial role of barangays in the life of the nation, specifically in protecting our rights to life, health, livelihood and environment, is sadly underestimated. Imagine if over more than 40000 barangays in the country are self-reliant…

Unsolvable crime?

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 03/02/2015

On my way to the Mactan airport, a heartbreaking sight caught my range of vision. A male senior citizen nonchalantly poured a pail full of debris into the polluted river. Obviously, it was a destructive regular habit…

Change and challenges

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 02/09/2015

Inspiring change”. The theme to celebrate the 17th anniversary of Cebu Daily News (CDN) on February 8 fits to a T. I could not think of a better catchphrase to encapsulate CDN’s  unique contribution in the collective…

If only

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 01/26/2015

In this zero-waste declared month of January, a war on waste is looming between the cities of Cebu and Talisay. Cebu City Mayor Rama recently closed the Inayawan dumpsite (I refuse to call it a landfill as…

Irreplaceable natural heritage

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 01/19/2015

In 1998, then President Fidel V. Ramos proclaimed it a protected seascape. It is counted as one of the irreplaceable natural heritage in the Philippines. Located between the islands of Cebu and Negros, the Tañon Strait Protected…

Family is everything

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 01/05/2015

A Happy New Year to all! We are filled with the hope that we are stronger in facing life’s challenges and resolutely to be in a constant state of gratitude for the wonderful blessings that come our…

Still, a hopeful nation

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 12/29/2014

We are now in the throes of preparing for the New Year celebration. The question that comes to the mind is: Are we facing 2015 with glee or with trepidation? Thankfully, just like the past years, many…

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