“The elephants in the ASEAN summit room are plenty and their silence is deafening – human rights, poverty, environmental degradation, ethnic conflicts, impunity. Economic opportunities… Read More »The elephants in the (ASEAN summit) room
So much has been said about the drug war, that is being waged in the Philippines by Pres. Rody Duterte. The Guardian called it “out… Read More »Duterte’s drug war pales in comparison to the Americas’
It didn’t come as a surprise when after just one hearing; the Senate committee on public order has decided to end the probe into the… Read More »The political implications of ending the second DDS probe after just one hearing
“You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.” ~ Brigham Young
The role of women in the shaping of a generation cannot be underestimated. The mother plays a very crucial role in the upbringing of her children. Women, in general, have had critical roles in all aspects of society including education, healthcare, This role is clearly recognized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) which recently released its State of World Population (SWOP) 2016 report with the theme “10: How our common future depends on a girl at this decisive age.”
The State of World Population 2016 report, held at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
Read More »State of World Population 2016 report: The future depends on today’s 10 year old girl
Digong Duterte’s first state of the nation address should be noted for its style as well as its substance. Those who focus on the text… Read More »The Promdi President
The descent into madness has begun. It started with Mar Roxas calling Davao’s peace and order credentials into question, and Mayor Duterte threatening to slap… Read More »What the Duterte-Roxas duel says about both men (& their followers)
Lack of Accountability for Killings, Torture, Disappearances Should Top Agenda (Manila, May 21, 2012) – United Nations member countries should call on the Philippine government… Read More »UN Rights Body to Assess Manila’s Record on human rights