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October 26, 2017 0

Myrna de vera: A story of a Filipino immigrant who became mayor of a California city

On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Myrna Lardizabal-de Vera , my sister had the honor of speaking to the Filipino American Network of the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of San Francisco. Bernard Del [read more]

October 18, 2017 0

Six issues the government needs to address on the proposed jeepney modernization program

This commentary on the proposed jeepney modernization program was first published at Edna Aquino’s Facebook Anyone out there who thinks that the striking jeepney drivers and their supporters [read more]

October 8, 2017 0

Be a savvy news consumer. Here are 6 tips for identifying fake news (Part 2)

Part 1 shows examples of seven types of fake news or misinformation and disinformation. Part 2 provides tips to identify these problematic content that sit within our information ecosystem. In [read more]

October 7, 2017 0

Fake news: 7 types of mis- and disinformation (Part 1)

First Draft News says fake news is associated with “misinformation” and “disinformation”. Part 1 shows examples of these seven types of “problematic content that sit within our [read more]

October 5, 2017 0

The day after: thoughts on the Senate Hearing on Fake News (Part 2)

By Noemi Lardizabal-Dado and Jane T. Uymatiao Part 1 of this article focused on four (4) particular points from the Senate hearing on fake news. Part 2 is a sharing by Noemi and Jane of best [read more]

October 5, 2017 0

The day after: thoughts on the Senate Hearing on Fake News (Part 1)

By Noemi Lardizabal-Dado and Jane T. Uymatiao The Senate Committee on Public Information stressed the need to address the proliferation of misinformation in social media during a committee hearing on [read more]

September 25, 2017 0

I cannot be silent

“You know the feeling na you are not doing what you believe you are supposed to do? They made me cover senate hearings, the Asean Summit, even Indie film festivals. Then i started to have [read more]

September 20, 2017 0

What to expect : September 21 rally at Luneta #FightTyranny

September 21 rally to be held at Luneta ‘under Rizal’s gaze and with Philippine flag flying above’ Movement Against Tyranny says the rally marking the 45th anniversary of [read more]

August 30, 2017 0

Opportunities and challenges of women in ASEAN

Specific opportunities for women lie in export intensive sectors , the agriculture, tourism, garments and finance. “Women control 70% of purchase decisions in Asia” – Anna Haotanto, The New [read more]

August 9, 2017 0

Building bridges, connecting communities : LGBT rights in ASEAN and more

Equality of Rights on these day and age has not been completely without prejudice. The Third sex namely the The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) community has not been totally accepted [read more]

August 7, 2017 0

Activities for the ASEAN 50th anniversary celebration on August 8, 2017

We are celebrating the 50th year of ASEAN on August 8, 2017 with the theme is “Under One Light, we are One ASEAN”. Be part of a milestone in Philippine history as the ASEAN Day Landmark [read more]

July 30, 2017 0

ASEAN beyond 50: What does the future hold for the youth?

We dare to dream we care to share. Together for ASEAN we dare to dream, we care to share for it’s the way of ASEAN. Have you ever sang the Asean anthem, aptly titled “The Asean Way”? I [read more]

July 25, 2017 0

Transcript : State of the Nation Address of RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE President of the Philippines #SONA2017

State of the Nation Address of RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE , President of the Philippines To the Congress of the Philippines Session Hall of the House of Representatives [Delivered at the Batasang [read more]

July 24, 2017 0

Online reactions on President Duterte’s 2nd State of the Nation Address

"On the whole it will be frank challenging, realistic but hopeful." says Presidential Spokesperson Ernie. The President's State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be rendered in broad [read more]

July 22, 2017 0

Project NOAH is now the NOAH Center! What does this mean for us?

Some weeks back, I attended the launch of the integrated University of the Philippines Resilience Institute (UP RI) and Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Center. Present at this [read more]

July 22, 2017 0

Everything you need to know about The Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act #FreeTuitionNow

The Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act has been transmitted to Malacanang for the President’s signature on July 5, 2017. The President has 30 days from the date of transmittal [read more]

July 14, 2017 0

4 examples on the impact of tax reform on the taxpayer’s personal income

Who doesn’t want to pay fair and equitable taxes? If you are a minimum wage earner, Medical Specialist III, Clerk IV and a call center agent, you would be interested on the impact of the tax [read more]

June 10, 2017 0

How to solve the problem of extreme ideologies

First of all let’s discuss what extremism is. Mainstream Sunni Islam is the one followed by 90% of Muslims. It teaches respect for the differences of opinion, respect for non-Muslims, treasures [read more]

June 6, 2017 0

Children need special protection against all forms of violence #EndChildViolence

“Violence against children is everywhere: it affects children at all stages as they develop from infancy through their early years and adolescence; and takes place in all settings where [read more]