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Editorial – Serendipity

The  still  placid political waters of the country were suddenly stirred with the unexpected announcement last week of Sen. Mar Roxas abandoning his presidential...

Thinking Allowed – Above all else, hope

by Nicasio Angelo Agustin It was, somehow, recently possible – but a mere six weeks ago, it would have been unthinkable.Mar Roxas has stepped...

Current – Destiny as a concept of politics?

by Alex Roldan One could easily discern the feeling of sadness in Senator Mar Roxas’ eyes when he announced in front of national TV,...

Sense or Sans – Going gaga over Noynoy

by Edcer Escudero A phenomenon is a-brewing in Philippine politics.Corynians in Metro Manila and elsewhere in the country are going gaga over Noynoy (Sen....

Bar None – Remembering, once upon a time

by Ram Maxey September 9, 1944. It’s been that long, 65 years. But the memory of that fateful day remains etched in my mind....

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Editorial – Jail those road monster

It’s a good thing that the city government of Davao and the other government agencies are campaigning in earnest against reckless drivers who have...

Thinking Allowed – We keep missing our targets

by Nicasio Angelo Agustin Malacañang has increased the proposed 2010 national budget to P1.54 trillion, eight percent, or P115 billion, higher than the approved...

Current – Religious leaders can’t win the presidency

by Alex Roldan Of late, some religious leaders have expressed interest in throwing their hat into the political arena, specifically in the contest for...