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While Cory Aquino restored democratic institutions and became a symbol of integrity in governance, her regime remained beholden, if not hostaged, by the military and… 08/17/2009
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Philippines
Cory Aquino and Human Rights
Cory Aquino’s Place in History
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The failures of her presidency notwithstanding, Cory Aquino will be remembered for helping restore democracy in the Philippines and dismantle the vestiges of the Marcos… 08/17/2009
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Open Letter to Barack Obama
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July 29, 2009 HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA Washington District of Columbia United States of America Dear Mr. President, We shared the wonderful jubilation of… 07/31/2009
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Outdoing Marcos
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By BENJIE OLIVEROS MANILA — It is the State of the Nation Address once again. The true state of the country is again the subject… 07/31/2009
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Dancing in the streets
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It’s called wishful thinking: interpreting events according to how one wants things to turn out, imagining the imminent realization of one’s hopes in the statements… 07/31/2009
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Peace overtures
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I was tempted to submit a column for the week with the title “Arroyo’s SONA accomplishments” followed by a blank space but quickly realized I… 07/31/2009
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Inspired by Katrina Halili, Other Women Victims of Sex Videos Come Out
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Since the sex-video scandal erupted, actress Katrina Halili has faced the crisis head-on, filed cases against Hayden Kho and, she tells Bulatlat, will pursue justice… 07/31/2009
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Elizabeth Principe: ‘I Am Raring to Rejoin the Struggle Against This Unjust Regime’
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“My continued detention (until today) shows that the Government of the Republic of the Philippines is not serious in lifting the suspension of the Jasig.… 07/31/2009
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Remittances Slowing Amid Rising OFW Deployment
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MANILA — While government economic managers report that overseas Filipino remittances are increasing, actual remittances or transfers are in fact slowing, according to research group… 07/31/2009
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Sick Filipina Maid, 6 Others, ‘Hostaged’ by Employment Agency in Middle East
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In February, Maribel Figaroa and several other Filipino women went to Oman to work as domestic helpers. Instead of gainful employment, they ended up being… 07/31/2009
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