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Last month marked the passing of an era in Philippine journalism.
Points of View & Perspectives
August, 2015
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9 August
Can George P. make Jeb the third Bush to win the White House?
By Will Weissert The Associated Press LEXINGTON, South Carolina—George P. Bush is talking up his dad Jeb—but he knows he’ll have to endure some gentle ribbing about his grandfather and uncle first.
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2 August
Aquino’s ‘no choice’ choice
Unless one is a complete idiot, or a virtual gun is held to one’s head, the fairly intelligent will not likely pick a born loser over an undeniably certifiable winner as his successor. What traditional politician picks a candidate that the electorate has several times rejected because they just do not like him? The character flaws are too obvious.
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2 August
More than turtles: The truth about home
A kind of inaccuracy in how we respond to “where do you live?” strikes me just now—an address limits the sense of life we carry, which defines us, yet may never be known even to us.
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2 August
The State of the President
In his sixth and last address to the joint session of Congress, President Aquino failed to honestly and clearly describe the State of the Nation.
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2 August
8990 Holdings: More than just housing
With a business model that is innovative, 8990 Holdings Inc. may yet become the Philippine stock market’s catalyst for its growth story. The company has, so far, elicited rave reviews from stock-market pundits and market analysts who are now beginning to view the housing developer as not just a builder of housing units.
July, 2015
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26 July
A legacy of rewards and patronage
At this stage in the presidency of Barack Obama, a legacy is being established that shows not just the importance of security for the American people, but also the security of the global universe, of which we all belong. We see in Obama’s penultimate acts to secure global peace hope for a future characterized by cooperation even among adversaries. Of the legacies he leaves, one of the most important is the recently inked Iran nuclear deal.
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26 July
Today in Philippine history and my own
Still exhilarated, a feeling innate in being freed from foreign rule, Spain and then the United States, in this case, Filipinos 69 years ago today, welcomed back with mourning, the “mortal remains” of Manuel Luis Quezon, who fought for and won the Philippines’ independence with sheer stature and brilliance.
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26 July
Will INC retain powerful political clout?
The week prior to the celebration of its 101st anniversary, the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) was able to remind the public that it wields vast political influence while going through what could be a major test of unity among its members.
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26 July
Despite sea feud, Beijing says ties with Manila can flourish
By Jim Gomez / The Associated Press The Chinese ambassador in Manila has said trade between China and the Philippines grew last year despite their protracted territorial conflicts, providing hope their relations could flourish even as tensions remain.