The Philippines is bigger than any president

There are many ways to weigh the whole of a nation. Global rating indexes try to make this a scientific exercise, counting the pros and cons of characteristics such as anti-corruption, business competitiveness, freedom, technological prowess, and other qualities. Then they assign a comparative ranking to the Philippines as a guidepost. We also have various … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts

The country at campaign: Where are we?

w By Wilfredo G. Villanueva If the real world mirrors general perception, if the elections were held a day before the start of the campaign for national positions, Binay captures the presidency, Escudero his VP. We have three months to prove that people’s hearts and minds can be redirected to the truth that’s plain to … Continue reading →

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Eight reasons to vote for Binay

w by Edgar Lores I have thought deep and long — and long and deep — about the presidential candidates, and I am convinced there is only one man who deserves your vote as the new president of the Philippines.  That man is no other than Jejomar “Jojo” Cabauatan Binay, Sr. I hope to convert … Continue reading →

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People powered journalism

I’ve been noodling on an idea, and that’s a potentially troublesome thing. It causes me to lose sleep. Maybe it will also cause readers to stop what they are supposed to be doing to think about it as well. Here are the premises to my noodling: Today’s media are disappointing , especially in the presentation of news. … Continue reading →

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Tito Sotto is not a woman

w by Cha Coronel Datu Tito Sotto is not a woman. Going by certain types of definition, he is what would probably pass for a man. And so this one man has taken it upon himself to decide on the options that could be made available to a certain kind of woman in his country. … Continue reading →

Filed under Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics