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Lay The Iron Hand
The brutal massacre of over 57 innocent people in the lawless province of Maguindanao showcased to a stunned world just how barbaric and violent Filipino politicians could be, especially when two uncompromising and power-hungry groups clash in a bloody war of attrition in a battlefield that continues to be ruled by the sword and... »
From Strength To Strength
History has been witness to the unquestionable power of print media, having been used as an effective tool by a diverse array of movements, from simple community-based organizations to radical revolutionary movements. In the Philippines, it was famously used to spark a couple of noble causes, as it certainly played a crucial role in... »
Love Team Or Love Scheme?
Senator Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez looked helplessly caught in love during their glamorous wedding last October 27 at the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City. The long-time showbiz couple was in tears as they delivered their personalized marital vows in dramatic fashion. Sen. Mar looked like a man who has just won... »
The Best And The Worst
The havoc and destruction wrought upon the country by the twin killer typhoons “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” have truly brought out the best in the Filipino. Countless of good Filipino souls were truly touched by the sorrowful plight of their fellow countrymen, and everyone has truly contributed to the noble effort of rebuilding the communities... »
Time To Learn
The terrible battering brought upon our impoverished country recently by the merciless Typhoon Ketsana, or infamously known locally as Typhoon Ondoy, should be considered as another stern reminder of the overwhelming power of nature. In its obliterated trail, Ketsana left hundreds of people dead, thousands more displaced, billions of property crippled and millions of... »
He’s No Messiah!
An expectedly sympathetic Filipino public has greeted the shock presidential bid of Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III with thunderous applause. As a matter fact, if the election was held today, Noynoy would surely win it lopsidedly. Observers want to call this re-emergence of the Aquino family back into political scene as the rejuvenation of... »
Speak Up And Tell The Truth
It’s official! President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has survived another major scare in what has truly been a turbulent decade in office. Mrs. Arroyo, along with embattled husband Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, was recently cleared by the Office of the Ombudsman of any wrongdoing regarding the controversial and highly-publicized ZTE National Broadband Deal, bringing yet another... »
Splashing The Cash
After the public outrage surrounding her two lavish dinners in the United States, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has again risked the wrath of an increasingly annoyed and frustrated public after print advertisements came out in a well-known local broadsheet announcing that the Arroyo administration is shopping around for a P 1.2 billion-worth presidential fixed... »
Her Legacy Lives Forever
On a rainy Saturday morning, the Filipino nation woke up to the sad news that the living symbol of their proudest moment in history has lost the most important battle of her life, as she tragically lost a fierce battle against colon cancer. So, it was said, aged 76, former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, the... »
Time for Immigration Reform is Now
Editor’s Note: This editorial was produced in association with New America Media (www.newamericamedia.org), a national association of ethnic media, and was published by ethnic media across the country this week to bring attention to the urgency of immigration reform. The White House and members of Congress must move quickly on enacting a just and humane... »
Power Corrupts!
The widespread backlash and public dismay at the Congress’ hastily cooked House Resolution 1109, which provides for the Constitution to be revised through a Constituent Assembly (Con-ass), has truly dominated the headlines throughout the archipelago. “Traitors!, Pigs!, Gloria’s Toadies!” These were the screams of thousands of protesters who took their battle against the Con-ass... »
Stick To The Job!
The public fuzz and media frenzy surrounding the controversial sex video scandal involving celebrity Dr. Hayden Kho and sexy actress Katrina Halili has been somewhat surprising, and for the concerned Filipino citizen, pathetic and extremely disappointing. »
One In Hope
Judging by the latest developments that we have seen in the local electoral picture, it would be fair enough to suggest that the Philippine political process is, albeit slowly, taking little, yet, significant steps towards the right direction. »
Laissez Faire
The world’s first well-known economist, who goes by the famous name of Adam Smith, suggested that markets should be left alone, suggesting very minimal government regulation. Such an idea that we have now known as “laissez faire,” arguably, the heart of capitalism, the economic system that dominates the modern world. However, recent developments have magnified... »