The military coup in Burma: An Interview with Mr. Elaisa Vahnie
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Mr. Vahnie serves as the Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), a leading voice and advocate for democracy and development in Myanmar. He holds a Master’s of Public Affairs (MPA) degree from Indiana University Bloomington where he did a dual specialization in Comparative International Affairs and Policy Analysis.
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: Can you please tell us about yourself? Which part of Burma were you from? How did you end up in Indiana?
Elaisa Vahnie: Thank you for this opportunity. I was born and grew up in a tiny village in the Maraland, Chin State, western Myanmar one of the most remote parts of the world where my family and my villagers did not have access to proper education nor drinking water. I was forced to leave my native country in 1996 to escape arrest due to my participation in the pro-democracy movement. But I was so fortun
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SPONSORSHIP SPEECH: RESOLUTION ON FR. JOAQUIN BERNAS
March 8, 2021
There are a lot of impressions, or should I say misconceptions, people have about lawyers. Whether these were caused by television shows, movies, or sometimes first-hand experiences, there are some negative opinions about them.
(Story about a man s tombstone) I m reminded of a story of a man happened upon a tombstone that read: Here lies John Smith, a good man and a lawyer. The man read it and asked: When did they start putting two people in one grave?
However, this was not and had never been the case for Father Joaquin Bernas. He had a strong sense of morals and ethics. He was humble. He was calm. He exuded authority even in his silence. How could someone so endearing - because of his gentleness, and kind and empowering words - can be conceived as unkind? Surely not Father Bernas.
Fr. Joaquin Bernas (SJ Facebook / MANILA BULLETIN)
Senate Resolution No. 674, taking into consideration Senate Resolution No. 675, was unanimously adopted on Monday, March 8, 2021.
The resolutions were introduced by Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III and Sen. Richard J. Gordon, respectively.
The resolution honored Fr. Bernas for his “immeasurable and invaluable contributions to the legal profession and society.” The Jesuit priest was a notable constitutionalist and one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution.
“We salute you for a life of service and devotion to God, the Rule of Law and your countrymen, Fr. Joaquin Bernas,” Sotto said in his sponsorship speech.
He described Fr. Bernas as a man with a “strong sense of morals and ethics who was humble and calm, exuding authority even in his silence.”
PASAY CITY, March 8 — The Senate today adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the demise of Fr. Joaquin Bernas, SJ, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 88.Senate Resolution No. 674, taking into consideration Senate Resolution No. 675, was.
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Senate adopts reso honoring Fr. Joaquin Bernas, SJ
The Senate today adopted a resolution expressing its profound sympathy and sincere condolences on the demise of Fr. Joaquin Bernas, SJ, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 88.
Senate Resolution No. 674, taking into consideration Senate Resolution No. 675, was unanimously adopted on Monday, March 8, 2021. The resolutions were introduced by Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Sen. Richard Gordon respectively.
The resolution honored Fr. Bernas for his immeasurable and invaluable contributions to the legal profession and society. The Jesuit priest was a notable constitutionalist and one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution.