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[OPINION] Last chance for peace
Here we go again.After unilaterally suspending, cancelling, or terminating the peace talks between the Philippine government and the communist-led National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) a...
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[OPINION] Use solar energy for responding to disasters
Time and again, it has been proven that whenever disasters happen in the Philippines, social infrastructure including electricity shuts down for days or months depending on the nature of the disaster...
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[OPINION | Point of Law] Challenges in business that cannot scare us
Dear friends, data is staring us in the face. For the past 3 years, foreign direct investments have consistently gone down from $10.3 billion in 2017 to $9.8 billion in 2018 and projected to fall...
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[OPINION] Getting envious of other countries' mass transport systems
Just before 2019 ended, I got a chance to travel to Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul. I spent 10 days outside of the country, saw many beautiful sights, and brought back lots of delicacies for pasalubong. It...
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[OPINION] Giving attention to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A child’s seemingly endless curiosity to ask and know more about the world often leads them to become extraordinarily active. However, there are some cases where children become too hyperactive and...
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[NEWSPOINT | OPINION] Different breeds
In these dark times Leni Robredo is an odd bright shining light. But President Duterte cannot claim her as a saving grace for his government, although as his vice president she is a part of it. A part...
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[OPINION] Regulating motorcycle taxis and ensuring competition (Part 1)
In our view, there is enough ambiguity in the law that allows for a provisional framework in regulating motorcycle taxis. A similar approach was used in dealing with Uber and Grab when they began...
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[OPINION] Don't forget the pedestrians
When we think of roads, we think of the carriageway – the space devoted for motorized vehicles. We do not immediately associate pedestrian sidewalks and bicycle lanes as indispensable parts of the...
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[OPINION] Resilience is not enough
Resilience has become a known Filipino trait. The ability to quickly recover from difficulties is most prominently seen during the aftermath of disasters. It is by no means a negative trait; after...
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[OPINION] Motorcycle taxis and inclusive mobility (Part 2)
[OPINION] Regulating motorcycle taxis and ensuring competition (Part 1)The poor mass transportation system in the Philippines has brought about evident consequences to the traffic and commute...
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Taal fiasco: Walang plano, kapos sa pondo
Dalawang punto ang tatalakayin ng editoryal na ito: Una, paano naghanda ang mga LGU? At pangalawa, anong prayoridad ang ibinigay ng gobyernong Duterte sa mga disaster? Sa pagputok ng Taal, inaasahang...
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[OPINION] National Baptist Day: Laughing instead of mourning
Last week, National Baptist Day was held to celebrate the 120th year of Baptist presence in the country. No less than President Duterte, alongside politicians, was there as the keynote speaker.Although...
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[ANALYSIS] The economic lies in ‘Duterte Legacy’
The fake news never ends.In a surprising, gratuitous, and premature move, the Duterte government recently launched “Duterte Legacy” – an information drive that showcases the administration’s purported...
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[OPINION] Let's talk about aging
In line for the cashier at the grocery a few days ago, the woman in front of me noticed that she had a full basket of goods, whereas I had just one item to pay for. Unprompted, she offered to let me...
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[OPINION] What would Jesus do: The Christian dilemma in the time of Duterte
“Oh, be careful little feet where you go. Oh, be careful little feet where you go. For the Father up above is looking down in love. Oh, be careful little feet where you go.”Some might remember this...
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[OPINION] Dreaming of water: Thoughts on Metro Manila's water crisis
Manang’s face was turning bright red, a shade that perfectly matched the full pail of water I was heaving with me in the market. Tired and famished, I had not bothered to ask about prices when I ate at...
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[OPINYON] Bago ka magtanong ng ‘Ilang taon ka na?’
Malayo pa ang birthday ko pero kailangan ko lang matalakay ito: edad. Gaano katagal nang nabubuhay sa mundong ibabaw. Kung ilang taon na, ilang ikot ng mundo sa araw habang nabubuhay ang isang tao....
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[OPINION] A disaster in a disaster: When too many orgs help out in emergencies
In complex emergencies and disaster response, sometimes good intentions are not enough. These situations require integrated response from various actors: government agencies, non-government...
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[OPINION] Scientists should have a privileged position in government
Laws, and by extension lawmaking, requires information. Only when pertinent information is integrated with public needs can there be a proper law. Unwittingly, a vast majority of the laws in the...
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[PODCAST] Laffler Talk: Year of the Metal Rat horoscope
Pakinggan din sa: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google PodcastsMANILA, Philippines – Happy Chinese New Year! Panahon na naman ng mga dragon dance at pamimigay ng ang pao or mga red envelope na may lamang...
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