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[OPINION] A different Marawi encounter
From a sea of messages, one stood out: "Hi guys! I'm back from Marawi. Sending you the mission stats during our 3-day stay there." I read it again. It was from Judith Herrera, a friend from college....
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[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Ang pagbabalik ni Gloria Arroyo
Parang telenovela. Nanumbalik sa buhay-pulitika natin ang walang kakupas-kupas na si Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, ang bagong Speaker ng House of Representatives. Siya ang unang dating presidenteng naging...
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Will Philippines rejoin the International Criminal Court?
Under President Duterte, the Philippines chalked a world record, a fact that hasn’t probably sank into our consciousness yet: we are the second country to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC)....
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Facebook doesn't listen and is blinding us all
Facebook's a pervasive, important part of my day. I use it to connect with friends and family from all over. At the same time, I am being a part of an ecosystem where I learn more about the world...
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[OPINION] Is it downhill for Duterte?
Recent approval rating surveys are contradictory. SWS says Duterte’s numbers are going down, Pulse Asia says they remain high. We cannot, of course, predict where Duterte’s approval ratings will go....
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Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: What does history tell us about Gloria...
MANILA, Philippines - Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's presidency from 2001-2010 is one of the most tumultuous periods in Philippine history – a failure of democracy for some, with corruption taking center...
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Loose lips sink ships
During the Second World War, a popular term was coined to illustrate the need for information and communication security: Loose Lips Sink Ships. In essence this meant that any careless disregard for...
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[OPINION] Facts are facts: World is warming, climate is changing
Today, we continue our practice of reporting on the true latest updates in the debate on climate change. We also continue to promote the importance of properly assessing sources of information, which...
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[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Arroyo's the feature, Duterte’s just the trailer
For all the airiness he had shown whenever the prospect of his losing the Speakership came up, Pantaleon Alvarez still became unnerved when the coup was finally sprung on him, by way of a manifesto...
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Draft charter downgrades Supreme Court
Arguably the most renowned court in the world today is the Supreme Court of the United States. Its importance lies in the fact that it stands at the top in a hierarchy of state and federal courts,...
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[OPINION] ISIS suicide bombing in PH could be a regional game-changer
During the last year, the Islamic State's (ISIS) presence in the Philippines has fallen into the emerging narrative of the group's defeat. Filipino forces ended ISIS' months-long siege on the city of...
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[OPINION] Diagnosing pathologies in the 1987 Constitution
The 1987 Constitution is considered one of the most enduring constitutions in the world because it has stood for 31 years without any amendment. This is an odd quality considering that most...
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[OPINION] Life without bullies? Why Senate must pass anti-discrimination bill
The only objection my friends have against Senate Bill No.1271, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or SOGIE is that the term is not...
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[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Ang Napoles bathtub na nag-uumapaw sa pera
Nag-uumapaw sa pera ang bathtub ng pamilya Napoles sa condo nila sa Bonifacio Global City. Dito umano itinatambak ang “cut” ni Janet Lim Napoles matapos ipa-encash ang tsekeng inisyu ng gobyerno sa...
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[OPINION] Can government deliver us from runaway inflation?
If government is doing anything at all to fight the recent acceleration of prices, it’s clearly not being felt yet.Yesterday the government announced that the country’s inflation rate – which measures...
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[OPINION] The water you drink and use – and why you should care more
Last week, I was privileged to speak at the Sustainability Summit 2018 hosted by Enderun Colleges. The conference brought together leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia to...
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[OPINYON] Interbiyu sa ‘ekspeperto’
Joselito D. De Los Reyes: Hello po. Unang-una, maraming salamat po sa pagkakataong ipinagkaloob ninyo sa akin para makapanayam kayo. Iniiwasan ko pong, ahhhm, hi hi, kabahan, alam ’nyo na, fan po kasi...
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[OPINION] We are a maritime nation but...
One of my biggest lessons from writing Rock Solid, a book on our country’s maritime dispute with China, is a basic fact: that the Philippines is one of the top 10 countries in the world with the...
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[OPINION] Pacquiao’s Christianity and death penalty
Recounting his conversion story, Pacquiao once claimed that he heard the voice of God. It was a pivotal moment for the man who once lived a hedonistic lifestyle. In his account, the voice of God caused...
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[OPINION] Bangsamoro sub-state, not federalism
As envisaged, the proposed “federalism” will divide the country into several “states” comprising more or less the existing geographical regions. It is pompously claimed by political pundits that...
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