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‘Kilalanin’, a presidential forum

In Government, Politics January 10th, 2010 | Comments (5)

One candidate speaking in front of the audience at a highschool auditorium in Ayala, Alabang.

I had rarely stepped into an education institution since I graduated from college four years ago. But yesterday I went to De La Salle Zobel, home of the junior archers, when it hosted “Kilalanin”, a presidential forum. Four candidates vying [...]

Chiz Escudero's presidential game

In Government, Politics November 1st, 2009 | Comments (2)

According to analysts, “Chiz Escudero for president” in 2010 is very unrealistic after the bolt with his political party. But listening through the presidential candidate’s new campaign manager Lito Banayo, even without the party machinery and a few billionaires’ contributions, it looks like they’re seeing a political opening that nobody sees. Senator Escudero will still [...]

Longing for Cory

In Government, Politics August 8th, 2009 | Comments (0)

Her funeral on Wednesday displayed the mourning and soon longing of a nation for a president that lives in love, honesty and faith.

Randy David and his calling

In Government, Politics June 29th, 2009 | Comments (0)

After surprise settled and reading what he really meant, I found out that Randy David is simply speaking as a teacher. jhui3nbzga

Another political inspiration

In Government, Politics November 10th, 2008 | Comments (0)

Except with the late Pope John Paul II, I can’t remember in my life if I have seen a person with so much inclusive aura, which invites unity that crosses country, faith, ideology and age boundaries.

Everything has politics

In Government, Politics January 1st, 2008 | Comments (0)

Lahat ng bagay ay may pulitika. Tingnan n’yo ang dagat… may pulitika rin ‘yan. (Everything has politics. Look at the sea… it also has politics.)— Richard Gappi, poet

Stained camouflage

In Government, Politics October 3rd, 2005 | Comments (0)

Members of the Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) could have belonged to the population who leisurely stroll along EDSA-Cubao. Their office is just a city-block away from a dome-shaped recreational landmark and they could watch basketball games and concerts here almost every night.

But what made the human rights (HR) watch group [...]

Inverted fairy story

In Government, Politics September 21st, 2005 | Comments (0)

People Power is too often an inverted fairy story – the triumph of innocence coming at the start and the Ugly Sisters of intrigue and ambition coming on stage in triumph for the final curtain.— Mark Almond, lecturer in modern history

Cabinet members ask Arroyo's resignation

In Government, Politics July 8th, 2005 | Comments (0)

Another major blow for already troubled Philippine leader: 10 ’sacked’ cabinet officials ask for President Arroyo to resign.

Penance by proxy

In Government, Politics July 3rd, 2005 | Comments (0)

The other side of admission without accountability is penance by proxy.— Randy David, sociologist and newspaper columnist