The prospect of no election is to me, in my humble opinion a national disaster waiting to happen, but which can be prevented or remedied by congressional action.

This is a manifestation that democracy in our country is very much alive, and protected by both government and people.

Our leaders must not only make sure that our future is enhanced but also that those who plundered the country must also be punished.

The sacrifice may be, working double time giving up a part of your elected term of office and focusing on constitutional reform, ... Kuyas advice (brotherly advice).

But it's not that nice and easy and smooth. Everybody, specially the elected officials, has to work hard to repair the hole in our not so modern ship.

Constitutional right to express their views.

We have been very consistent in our position that the labor issues be better addressed by the International Labor Organization, ... and that the human rights issues be taken up in the political arena.

These nuclear tests are serious blows to regional security and to the global non-proliferation regime and international nuclear disarmament efforts.

The latest tests not only escalate the nuclear race in South Asia but more importantly divert scare resources to nuclear weapons and missile development programs from the imperatives of economic and social developments.