BBM needs a program, not a slogan, to shore up his leadership

By Francisco S. Tatad

Jul 21, 2023 12:08 am

FOR days on end, my Manila Times columnist-colleague Yen Makabenta has tried to argue passionately that we should change the name of our country — from Philippines to Filipinas.

I do not share this view for a very simple reason. Although the Constitution provides that 'Congress may, by law, adopt a new name for the country, a national anthem, or a national seal, which shall all be truly reflective and symbolic of the ideals, history and traditions of the people,' I see no compelling need for it.

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