Y! Philippines Editor

The honeymoon period is over as President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III is set to have his first anniversary in Malacanang on June 30, 2011.

In his first year as president, what can you say is Aquino's biggest accomplishment, if any?

With Independence Day just a few days away, we remember the extraordinary individuals who fought for our freedom. But Filipino heroes should not be relegated to history books as there are many Pinoys doing heroic deeds today.

What do you think are the qualities that a "hero" must possess? Share your thoughts with the community today and who knows, it may just help us discover more of them.

For Catholics, Lent is the best time to reflect, as people commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. His sacrifice for mankind moves people to have their own sacrifices as well.

If you are a practicing Catholic, what are you willing to sacrifice, big or small, in this time of the year?

The Climate Change Commission asks that when people turn off the lights on March 26, 2011 from 8:30 to 9:30 pm, they use the time as "an opportunity to reflect about what they can do to reverse the effects of climate change."

What changes would you make in your lifestyle to have a positive impact on the environment?

The Finance department (http://bit.ly/eqDyKU ) said the government expects to get as much as P 58.5 billion in revenues from excise tax in cigarettes under the proposed sin tax reform filed.

The tax proposals filed by Iloilo Rep. Niel Tupas and Batanes Rep. Dina Abad seek to increase the excise tax of low-priced cigarettes brands to P14 per pack and P28.30 per pack of high-priced cigarettes by January 1, 2012.

What do you think of this proposal? Are you in favor of this tax reform? Share your thoughts with the community now.

According to the son of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, the Philippines would have become another Singapore if his father had not been removed from power in the 1986 EDSA People Power revolution. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., who is now a senator, made the statement on the eve of the anniversary of the People Power uprising. What is your reaction to his claim? Do you agree with Bongbong Marcos? Why or why not?

After Angelo Reyes's burial at Libingan ng mga Bayani, there are fresh calls for the government to allow former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. to be buried there too.

Marcos's remains are still inside a refrigerated crypt at his family’s ancestral home as his family vows not to bury him unless it's in the Heroes' Cemetery.

President Noynoy Aquino already inhibited himself from deciding on the matter.

Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III is now pushing for the mandatory registration of SIM cards (http://bit.ly/hRsvru) after initial investigations showed that a mobile phone was used to detonate the bomb inside a passenger bus on Tuesday, January 25 2011. The blast along EDSA in Makati City left five people dead and more than a dozen injured. With millions of SIM cards currently unregistered, some sectors are against it, claiming that it may further lead to other crimes such as identity theft.

What do you think of this proposition? Will SIM card registration help the government's cause against terrorism? Share your thoughts with the community.

On January 23, Filipino netizens went abuzz when Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Margaux Salcedo came up with the article "Please don't give blogging a bad name" (http://bit.ly/fa2Usf ) in the Sunday Inquirer Magazine.

In her article, Salcedo tells the story of a blogger, referred to as the "Big Bad Blogger" and a PR firm who allegedly demanded cash compensation from Georgia, a restaurateur, in exchange for good reviews. Salcedo didn't name names but appealed to the blogger involved not to give blogging a bad name.

The article drew mixed reactions from netizens, particularly the blogging community, who even dared Salcedo to name the blogger and the PR firm involved. The issue is far from over with several other issues raised including ethics for bloggers, as well as journalists' right to protect their sources.

What do you think of the 'Big Bad Blogger' issue? Should Salcedo reveal the identity of the blogger and the firm? How should the blogging community address this issue? Share your thoughts with the community now.

It's been 10 years since President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo took the highest seat of office. Now the present government says they are 'too busy' to observe the event.

Due to the rising number of carjacking, kidnapping and homicide crimes, there are two bills pending in the House of Representatives calling to restore capital punishment in the Philippines.

Do you believe the Philippines needs the death penalty, or do you think it isn't a deterrent against crime?

President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III has recently bought himself a third-hand 2007 Porsche (http://bit.ly/fAsCGf). While the administration insists that the president used his personal funds, others were concerned that Aquino's car purchase is not in line with his "policy of austerity."

What do you think of Aquino's purchase of a Porsche? Should Aquino, being the president, curb his personal spending while in office? Share your thoughts with the community now!

Amid upcoming concerts of foreign artists Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber in Manila, reports say singer-actress Kuh Ledesma has called for the regulation of such kinds of concerts to protect the interests of local artists. What is your take on this?

Ok, so you might be among those who like wearing polka dots to attract money and luck for the New Year. Or do you jump your highest in the belief you will grow taller? Do you have any other unique traditions that you follow so you will have a happier New Year?

As another year unfolds, many seek their forecasts for the year. Some use Western Astrology while others use Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui ,a body of knowledge which balances the energies of a given space. Do you believe and practice Feng Shui? Why or why not?

The Supreme Court decided on December 14, 2010 to acquit convicted murderers in the controversial decade-old Vizconde massacre case. The High Court reversed a local court decision sentencing those accused of life imprisonment, namely Hubert Webb, Antonio Lejano, Michael Gatchalian, Pyke Fernandez, Miguel Rodriguez, Peter Estrada and Gerardo Biong. How do you feel about this decision?

A Disney executive recently said it was no longer doing any fairy tale movies, at least for the time being, since many kids today think princesses are no longer "cool". Disney is looking at a lineup that is targeted more at boys, which mean less princesses but more "action-packed" movies. Why do you think today's kids are more interested in non-fairy tale movies?

In the past, the Vatican had prohibited the use of contraceptives, even as a preventative measure against sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV/AIDS. Just recently, The 83-year-old Pope admitted, "Where the intention is to reduce the risk of infection, it can nevertheless be a first step to a more humane sexuality."

What do you think of the Catholic Church's new stance?

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said during his November 9, 2010 talk in Manila, that "Filipinos shouldn't worry about why they haven't reached their full potential. What Filipinos should worry about are the basic ideas how to get there."

He noted the tremendous economic growth of China and Singapore, saying he wasn’t surprised because Singapore is a much smaller country than the Philippines, and China is an authoritarian state, and very controlling. What Filipinos need is the right mindset to reach their goals.

What can you, as a Filipino do to personally contribute to nation-building?