The UP President Selection: An Illustration of BOR Dynamics

Last November 17, 2004, members of the University of the Philippines System’s highest policy-making body – the Board of Regents (BOR) – found themselves in a draw as to who shall succeed Francisco Nemenzo as the President of the University, come the end of his term in February 2005. With an even split among the [...]

Sen. Miriam Santiago and the UP Charter

As with dreams at night, there are times when you just can’t help but wake up because of a sudden jerk. But, after a few minutes of catching your breath, you simply close your eyes again and return to your dream’s climax. That was how I felt when I watched the first news airing of [...]