For now, no to ‘oust PNoy’
PNoy’s administration is in crisis. And in a major way, the crisis is self-inflicted. Public outrage resulting in demands for the resignation, or ouster of...
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The complex Mindanao problem
Tempers are running very high. We are upset by the tragic death of 44 of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Special Action Forces (SAF) in...
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P.S. to the papal visit
At first I just wanted to keep my peace and not join the frenzy surrounding the pope’s visit. One, I am no longer Catholic. Two,...
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Extremism kills
Charlie Hebdo. The brutal attack on the satire magazine’s offices in Paris killed cartoonists known for their irreverent, some say offensive work, against politicians, religions,...
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Resolutions and broken promises
It’s that time of the year again. Welcoming a brand new year is always the time to make resolutions —promises to change certain things about...
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