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Covering up #Mamasapano (I)
It just took one hearing at the House of Representatives. Its leadership suddenly halted the probe into the Jan. 25 Mamasapano tragedy. Their explanation: Too much emotions in the air. Mamasapano saw...
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NOYNOY AQUINO : A MOUNTAIN OF LIES
President Benigno Simeon Aquino tells a gathering of “Christian leaders” that he was fooled by Special Action Forces (SAF) Director Leo Napenas. Photo by ANCAlerts President Benigno Simeon Aquino III...
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The pus bubbles over; avalanche of lies swamp Aquino
Malacanang can rage till kingdom come. Sen. Antonio Trillanes can bluster till his skin turns blue and his puppy jowls fall off. And Justice Secretary Leila de Lima can spend hours justifying why the...
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LITTLE BROWN BROTHERS: A whole new spin on sovereignty
Ano ang limitasyon ng US involvement sa mga combat or law enforcement operations sa Pilipinas? Sa usaping #Mamasapano, ito ang alam natin: May 6 na Kano sa tactical command post sa #Mamasapano – na...
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You can help save Mary Jane Veloso
A lawyers’ group and various Christian churches are struggling against all odds to save the life of Mary Jane Velasco, a Filipino facing execution in Indonesia. Velasco was convicted for smuggling...
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Int’l lawyers rush aid for Mary Jane Veloso
Mary Jane Veloso’s family joins a candelight vigil for the migrant Filipino worker facing the death penalty in Indonesia. (photo courtesy of bulatlat.com) The International Association of Democratic...
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Much ado about balut
So someone sent me this email, asking me to sign a petition. It screamed: Urge New York restaurant to stop serving balut – unborn duck fetus! The petition was launched on YouSignAnimals.org. Because I...
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No choice but to ‘break protocol’ for Mary Jane
The personal touch has always been one of President Benigno Aquino’s greatest strengths. It has also been a major weakness of the Philippine’s incumbent Chief Executive. When it moves him, Mr. Aquino...
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Pacman: From Hero to Cheat?
With the blinding speed of a knockout punch, cheers for People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao turned into jeers. INJURED. Manny Pacquiao failed to disclose his shoulder injury in a form required on the eve of...
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Celia Veloso’s righteous rage
The Philippine State owes Celia Veloso an apology “Maniningil ako.” Social media crucified Celia Veloso because she demanded accountability. Now victims or would-be victims of Mary Jane Veloso’s...
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Not just campaign goodies: Source of Binay personal funds a puzzle
Take away alleged dummy accounts. Take away alleged payments to Canadian market research firms in 2013 and 2014. Take away the excess campaign contributions. Ranged against his Statements of Assets and...
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Special treatment — again — for ex-President
The House of Representatives Committee on Justice has approved a resolution seeking house arrest for former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The administration of her successor, President Benigno...
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Why MILF may turn its back on BBL
They probably mean well, but I’m not sure that those who call for “all-out peace” reflect the sentiments of the Bangsamoro or even just the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). I’ve always thought...
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Will Japan ‘aid’ worsen reg’l maritime dispute?
Japan’s entry into a regional maritime dispute in the shadow of two bristling superpowers can only worsen security concerns, say former senators and foreign policy experts. Former senators Rene...
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LP lawmakers bully a journalist
House of Representatives members of the Liberal Party are acting like attack dogs in their attempts to force Manila Standard reporter Christine Herrera disclose her sources on a series of controversial...
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THE ABSENTEE PRESIDENT
Unless someone — probably, senator Grace Poe — manages to dim Vice President Jejomar Binay’s light, he could become the next President of the Philippines. Binay is facing plunder charges in the...
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Sino daw ang ‘bobotante’? (Binay, Poe, Mar and the latest surveys)
VICE PRESIDENT JEJOMAR BINAY HAS LOST A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF D VOTERS. But guess where he improved his ratings? Illustration from http://www.evolutionofadreamer.com MANILA – The strategy of patronage...
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‘Can I use this bathroom?’ (Recognition, not accommodation)
Pride photo from twu.edu They stop mid-stride, stare wide-eyed. One woman huffs and puffs and, hands on her hips, calls out, “Mister, nawawala ka yata.” (Mister, you seem lost.) My friend is butch,...
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Questions amid #SaveMaryJane good news
If Manny Pacquiao’s visit to Mary Jane Veloso‘s Yogjakarta prison pushes through tomorrow, they will be celebrating some good news. The Department of Justice today indicted Kristina “Tintin” Sergio and...
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Pope Francis and the Song of Apad
“Namulat sya sa kandungan ng mahihirap at sunog sa araw na mga magulang… Kaya malinaw nyang naintindihan at naranasan ang hagupit at dahas ng kahirapan… habang lumaki, kanyang nasasaksihan ang pagwasak...
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