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Russel Padilla

Policy Officer
One of the hosts and creators of TUUMT. An objective-driven specialist experienced in holistic research and analysis on Political, Economic, Sociocultural, Techno-scientific, Environmental, Military, Legal (PESTEML) security, project management, and policy development.  

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Juan Ponce Enrile (1924-2025)

In memoriam – Juan Ponce Enrile

Some unsolicited political analysis and reflection It is an end of an era. For a man who basically was present...
November 13, 2025 Russel Padilla
Jesus, the Life-giving Water, is our source of hope even in the face of the loss and death brought by natural calamities and exacerbated by human greed.

The Power of Prayer in Times of Crisis

On the 9th of November 2025, as the entire Philippines vigilantly braced for the impact and onslaught of Super Typhoon...
November 10, 2025 Russel Padilla
Mayon Volcano

Remembering Lola Celia

“A woman of valor who can find? For her price is far above rubies” (Proverbs 31:10) Two years ago, I...
October 25, 2025 Russel Padilla
Cincinnatus beinv called by the Romans to serve them in time of need with some Filipinos searching for a modern Cincinnatus

Power and Character: Leadership Lessons from Cincinnatus for Philippine Leaders

Power in character is knowing when to assume and wield power for the common good. Character in power is knowing...
October 18, 2025 Russel Padilla
A depiction of the EDSA People Power Revolution: the Philippine Flag, a picture from the 1986 peaceful revolt, the monument commemorating the event and the giant image of Our Lady of EDSA at the EDSA Shrine.

Anak ng EDSA

Inatake nila at pilit na niyurakan ang kasaysayan at saysay ng nangyari sa EDSA noong 1986. ‘Di raw totoo, marami...
November 28, 2024 Russel Padilla
Nine reliquaries containing various relics of saints. Displayed in the Cathedral of Seville.

Notes from the reliquary

Relics, in their quiet presence, serve as markers of our shared faith journey. They remind us that faith, though it...
November 5, 2024 Russel Padilla