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By Joe Rivera On June 12, 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippines from the window of his home in Kawit, Cavite. A… 06/12/2015
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An Uncomplicated Mind
Philippine Independence 101
Enhancing torture by the CIA
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The US Senate Report on the use of torture by the CIA in interrogating alleged terrorist suspects underscores the problem of identifying the responsibility of… 01/09/2015
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Breaking down the culture of impunity
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It all started with the Marcos dictatorship. In two decades of iron rule, Marcos perfected a system of oppression that knew no bounds, without fear… 12/19/2014
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Who’s to blame for vote-buying?
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Most Filipinos, especially the educated ones, have always blamed the poor for the kind of leaders they elect. To them, that we have corrupt leaders… 12/05/2014
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Power writes history
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We never learn from history. Or we tend to remember only events and personalities that appeal to our baser instincts. We recall only those we… 11/07/2014
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Bad exemplars of good
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History seems to repeat itself quite frequently. Such as a brain cramp I had recently, but unintentionally, which people in my present age would describe… 10/24/2014
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Manipulating public opinion
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For the misled and deceived public, including those in supposedly intelligent discussion forums in social media, the word “manipulation” often has pejorative connotations, implying unfair… 10/10/2014
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The unbearable lightness of PNoy’s so-called reforms
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In his speech marking the celebration of National Heroes’ Day, President Noynoy Aquino put down the growing popular protests against his administration as disruptive of… 09/12/2014
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Aquino’s imperial presidency
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During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Bali, Indonesia, last October 6, 2013, Philippine President Noynoy Aquino was asked whether he thought of… 08/22/2014
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Dissent and other voices
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Did anyone notice the style of cause in the recent case wherein the Supreme Court has struck down certain provisions of the Aquino government’s controversial… 08/08/2014
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