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Clarification on recent statements: Advocating for open dialogue and unity

January 17, 2024

IN the recent exchange between Senate President Edith E. Deleon Guerrero and myself, I feel compelled to address the misconceptions and provide clarity on the issues raised during the House of Representatives session. It’s crucial to move beyond personal attacks and focus on the substance of …

Celebrating the life and legacy of Peter Sgro: A visionary leader, advocate, and family man

January 15, 2024

Peter Sgro AS we come together to honor the memory of Peter Sgro, a beloved father and friend, esteemed attorney, and visionary leader, we reflect on the profound impact he had on our community and the lives of countless individuals. Peter’s unwavering dedication to justice, extensive involve…

Let’s have an honest debate

January 12, 2024

Marissa Flores The following editorial was submitted for publication by the office of Rep. Marissa Flores. REPRESENTATIVE Marissa Flores filed House Bill 23-22. The Judiciary and Governmental Operations Committee held a hearing on the bill, accepting public comments and written comments from variou…

A New Year’s resolution: Don’t park in the blue if it’s not for you

January 9, 2024

HAPPY New Year CNMI! Now that the firework dust has settled and the champagne bottles are hopefully being recycled, perhaps now is an opportune time to revisit our New Year’s resolution. Did we decide to eat healthier? Or start a new fitness journey? Or maybe even start treating people with more ki…

What rising energy player?

January 5, 2024

AN article in the Philippine Star written by Mary Ann Reyes and published last December 17, focused on the merits of what she calls a “Rising Energy Player.” The so-called “Player” is Prime Infra’s Chairman, and presidential BFF, Enrique Razon who, it can be recalled, purchased Shell’s participat…

Dear People of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

January 5, 2024

I AM writing to you today to address the importance of House Bill 23-22, which aims to codify Investigative Subpoena Powers to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General is the highest legal office in our Commonwealth and has the responsibility to investigate and prosecute all crimes.…

Healthcare hostage

December 28, 2023

EARLIER today I renewed my health insurance as a government employee. I was shocked at the changes that have been made to the health plans apparently at the local government’s request. The only health insurance provider for government employees in the Northern Mariana Islands has sent shockwaves th…

Regarding the Discretionary Parole Program for China

December 11, 2023

U.S. lawmakers sent a joint letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas requesting to revoke the Discretionary Parole Program for Chinese tourists entering the CNMI. The lawmakers raised significant concerns about U.S. visa policy for Chinese nationals entering th…

To Sen. Paul Manglona, chairman, Senate Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation & Communications

November 23, 2023

SUBJECT: Senate Bill 23-29: “To replace the Commonwealth utilities Corporation with two independent autonomous public corporations to separately manage and control the power service and water service systems, create one elected consolidated board for the two public corporations; and for other purp…

Honoring Alzheimer’s Brain & Awareness Month: A global commitment

November 21, 2023

GREETINGS from the Northern Marianas Protection and Advocacy Systems Inc. We’re dedicated to acknowledging Alzheimer’s Brain & Awareness Month, an essential time to spread the word about the increasing challenges faced by many dealing with dementia globally. This month acts like a spotlig…

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