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October 18, 2018 0

Political dynasties, a dominant theme of every Philippine election

Political dynasties have become one of the dominant themes of every Philippine election since the end of Martial Law, but more so in the past decade. For the upcoming election on May 2019, many of [read more]

October 15, 2018 0

Can we trust politicians with the public purse if they are so epal ?

(Download the ebook on Basic Guide to the Laws and Rules Governing Election Finance in the Philippines.) “Can we trust them with the public purse?.” This was a question posed in [read more]

October 2, 2018 0

Media literacy, critical thinking as taught in a private college

English courses have evolved from the time I studied in the seventies. I recall my English subject centered on grammar and Literature and didn’t dwell much on critical thinking. Writing essays [read more]

September 20, 2018 0

Fact checking anonymous warnings

This was first published at the Manila Times, Sunday Business & IT on September 16, 2018 , a day after Typhoon Ompong hit the Philippines. Fake news or misleading stories have something in [read more]

July 25, 2018 0

Human Rights is the very essence of Man’s Humanity

“No cause is more worthy than the cause of human rights… they are what makes a man human. Deny them and you deny man’s humanity.” — Jose W. Diokno I refer to the utterly controversial [read more]

July 5, 2018 0

On Inquirer’s takedown of Pepsi Paloma stories, a dangerous precedent

A few weeks ago, Senator Vicente “Tito” C. Sotto III requested Inquirer.net to take down articles linking him to the rape and killing of ’80s star Pepsi Paloma. Sotto said “these [read more]

June 24, 2018 0

Geopol experts see risks in China’s Belt Road Initiative hype

Geopolitical experts warned of risks amid hyped opportunities in China’s Belt Road Initiative (BRI) during a recent forum in Makati. The Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi) recently held a roundtable [read more]

June 18, 2018 0

The honor and sovereignty of the nation is beyond material compensation

What is the point of getting rich or for our economy to rise, if our fishermen are constantly harassed and their catch being snatched before their very faces by those Chinese Coast Guards inside our [read more]

June 7, 2018 0

Join the #BabaeAko Freedom March on June 12 HINDIpendence Day

On June 12, let us all stand strong and march together for freedom, justice and democracy! #BabaeAko Freedom March – Luneta to Liwasang Bonifacio, 3-4 p.m. HINDIpendence Day Rally (multisectoral) [read more]

June 5, 2018 0

The future of Transport Network Vehicle Service or TNVS

Transport Network Vehicle Service or TNVS in the Philippines is an efficient lifestyle change according to netizens A homegrown social media analytics company Research and Tech Lab (RTL), recently [read more]

June 4, 2018 0

Duterte’s misuse of power–the power of the Office of the President

“No President–that means all presidents, including Mr. Duterte–should abuse power by placing women on the spot to agree or disagree to a sexual favor.“ Florin Hilbay — [read more]

June 4, 2018 0

Questions about the approved senate building

Have you seen the video showcasing the approved Senate building? I have. As one looks at the video of the approved Philippine Senate building: The new home of the Philippine Senate it does look [read more]

May 30, 2018 0

30 examples of Duterte’s sexist remarks #BabaeAko

The #BabaeAko social media campaign to fight the sexist remarks and misogynistic behavior of President Duterte is gaining so much ground. Tonyo Cruz said it so well “Ang husay ng #BabaeAko [read more]

May 3, 2018 0

State of Philippine Media Report, World Press Freedom Day

RODRIGO R. Duterte’s presidency has altered and controlled the public discourse so radically in its favor in ways rude and bold. One tragic result: it has restricted and narrowed the celebrated [read more]

May 3, 2018 0

On Executive Order No. 51 of President Duterte’s signed EO on contractualization. Nothing really new?

Section 2 of “Executive Order No. 51 (EO 51) Implementing Article 106 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, As Amended, To Protect the Right to Security of All Tenure of All Workers Based on [read more]