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[OPINION] Why democracy's not a constraint to infrastructure, development
In the recent ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, “ports king” and third-richest Filipino Enrique Razon Jr made a bold and controversial claim:“Countries with the most advanced infrastructure are the...
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Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: The case for a biased, honest media
MANILA, Philippines — The favorite pejorative against media is “biased.” History teacher Leloy Claudio argues, however, that media neutrality is a myth and news outlets are better off being transparent...
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ASEAN’s existential question
When we reach the age of 50 – that’s half a century old – we tend to ask ourselves profound meaning-of-life questions. So should organizations like ASEAN.As it marks its 50th year, it needs to reflect...
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[OPINION] Gadon crumbles, will House fall with him?
On Wednesday, November 22, the House committee on justice, chaired by Representative Reynaldo Umali, conducted its first hearing on the impeachment of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.After...
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#FridayFeels: Kyah Ibigay mo na
Ako'y namimilipitIhi parang sisiritBoss laging kinukulitBonus lagi kong hiritAko ay tuwang-tuwaSa wakas narito na'di na manglimos awaBulsa ko ay handa na– Rappler.comArtwork by Alejandro EdoriaText by...
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[OPINION | Newspoint] A summit of lost chances
The just ended Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit is being trumpeted as a Philippine achievement, like some high goal one set for oneself, and reached. It was not; it was no more...
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[OPINION] How Duterte sabotaged the GRP-NDFP peace process
After several months of hard work in unilateral and bilateral meetings, the GRP and NDFP negotiating panels were ready to do a little polishing of common drafts on November 22 and 23 in Utrecht, The...
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[OPINION] RevGov will destroy democratic and economic gains
In recent weeks, some have brandished the need for a revolutionary government (RevGov for short) as part of an effort to hasten deep reforms in the country. At the heart of the argument, the claim is...
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Drugs deaths, diets, and the problem of experts
A symbol of the times confronts LRT riders who look right as they pass by Vito Cruz station: a black banner with the words “Stop the Killings. Start the Healing” hung on the Corinthian columns of...
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[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Bagong bayani sa hamon ng bagong panahon
Ano ang kabayanihan? At sino ba ang mga bayani? May pakahulugan sa Ingles na mainam nating tandaan: ang mga bayani ay pangkaraniwang taong nangahas gumawa ng ’di pangkaraniwang bagay.Nariyan ang mga...
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[OPINION] A response to the President's request for euthanasia
In a recent speech in Taguig City, President Duterte made a plea for someone to kill him so he could be enshrined in the country’s pantheon of national heroes. This is the man’s most recent public...
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[OPINION | DASH of SAS] Better police handling, media coverage of drugs and...
First, the facts.On Monday, November 27, 11 men were arrested in a hotel in Bonifacio Global City for drug possession and drug use. The men were reported to have in their possession an estimated...
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[OPINION] Revolutionary government: Show of force…or sign of weakness?
The rallies for a so-called Revolutionary Government (“RevGov”) have alarmed many sectors of the citizenry. People have cause to be worried because the rallies are blatantly pushing for tearing up the...
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[OPINION] Duterte’s ‘twin deficits’: What you need to know
It may have escaped your notice, but for the first time in 15 years the Philippine economy’s “twin deficits” are back.A “budget deficit” occurs when the government’s spending has exceeded its revenues....
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#FridayFeels: Secret Santa season na naman
(Sing to the tune of Pasko Na Sinta Ko)Pasko na sa office koSecret Santa na namanMug na lang regalo ko’Yung may design na matinoKung nahihirapan ka Sa iyong Secret SantaSa bazaar maghanap kaO iregalo’y...
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[OPINYON] Rebolusyonaryong gobyerno: Pagpapakita ng lakas o simbolo ng kahinaan?
May dahilan ang mga tao na mag-alala sa mga rali ngayon na nagtutulak na baguhin ang Konstitusyon at mapalitan ang gobyerno ng isang rehimen, na sa katotohanan ay isang diktadurya kung saan ang pangulo...
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[OPINION l Newspoint] A mental itch
On Thursday, Bonifacio Day, President Duterte announced he was no longer declaring a revolutionary government. Possibly, he meant what he said. Problem is he does not stay with the truth for...
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[EDITORIAL] #AnimatEd: Impeachment ni Sereno, paghahati-hati ng Korte Suprema
Kapansin-pansin ang mga pagtira ng administrasyong Duterte sa mga haligi ng ating demokrasya sa pamamagitan ng bantang impeachment sa mga pinuno ng Korte Suprema at ng Ombudsman. Nagkataon pang pareho...
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[OPINION] Dear Rodrigo
This letter may surprise you. I know that you have repudiated my pastoral care for you, using rather spicy words, which I am made to understand is in congruence with Cebuano culture.I understand that...
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[OPINION] Why public health is public wealth
Here's a thought experiment. Imagine going to a high school classroom in the Philippines and surveying the students on what field they want to enter after graduating college. I'll wager you'll get...
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