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on Jan 16, 2011 in: economy, free port, smuggling, Subic, tourism, trade, travel
By Efren N. Padilla CALIFORNIA, United States--My recent visit to Subic Bay Freeport in December of 2010 reminded me of a verse from the Book of Matthew: "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your...
on Oct 17, 2010 in: defense, diplomacy, military, RP-US relations, security, south China Sea, sovereignty
By Jose Antonio Custodio Custodio is a consultant on security and defense for both the government and private sector. He also occasionally teaches history at several academic institutions in Metro Manila. Last 4 October 2010 I was allowed to attend..
on Aug 31, 2010 in: divorce, government, marriage
By ELIZABETH ANGSIOCO Ms. Angsioco is national chairperson of the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines. Hearing the President's pronouncements on divorce made me cringe. When President Benigno S. Aquino III stated that divorce in the Philipp...
on Aug 2, 2010 in: Cory Aquino, Government, History
By Tess Cruz-del Rosario Author's note: An original version of this article appeared in the Singapore Straits Times on 4 August 2009, entitled "Cory Aquino's One Great Legacy." Tess Cruz-del Rosario is a visiting associate professor at the...
on Jul 8, 2010 in: Benigno Aquino III, Government, migration, Politics, safety, security
Dear President Aquino, In your inaugural speech, you said we, the people, were your Boss, and that you would listen to us. Now, Mr. President, please execute this one vital marching order for you as a priority, starting immediately. With...
on Jun 8, 2010 in: government, Politics
Half a dozen bits of unsolicited advice against triviality By Oya Arriola Editor's note: Oya works at the British embassy in Manila, but she points out that this piece is hers and not her employer's. Knowing your comfort zone is...
on May 16, 2010 in: Freedom of speech, Human rights, Journalism, journalism, Manila, Media, Philippines, Press freedom, press freedom, rights, Southeast Asia
Dear President Aquino, Congratulations to you and the Filipino people for an inspiring exercise in democracy. As press freedom and free expression advocates from around Southeast Asia, our wish is for that same democracy to finally see an end to...
