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The United States vs. itself
While America’s military and economy remain exceptionally strong, its political system is more dysfunctional than that of any other advanced industrial democracy......»»
Taiwan voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term
(2nd UPDATE) 'We've written a new page for Taiwan's history of democracy,' Lai Ching-te Lai says.....»»
Time to revitalize the transformative power of democracy
“Is this the end of the beginning or the beginning of the end?” This mind-boggling question lingered in my mind when I departed Myanmar in December 2021......»»
A year after Pamplona massacre, Janice Degamo says ‘justice is coming’
'Let us never forget what we are fighting for – for justice, for democracy, for peace, for our very existence,' Pamplona Mayor Janice Degamo says on the first anniversary of her husband's murder.....»»
Pogi Points
You would think that a presumably mature democracy like the United States with over 200 years’ experience in the art of governance would have a Congress that puts primacy on the national interest......»»
Indonesia’s likely new president haunts father of missing activist
Paian Siahaan's son Ucok was among pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the 1998 riots that precipitated the end of authoritarian leader Suharto's rule. Prabowo Subianto was then an influential military commander......»»
Root of poverty: Dynasties or economic restrictions?
“Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.” Did the US introduce democracy to the Philippines with that postulate of Thomas Jefferson?.....»»
PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence: Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (2)
(Last of two parts) Watersheds in Philippine and Bangsamoro History: War and Peace NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 21 February) – In Philippine national history of the contemporary period of the past five or six decades, there are two clear key watershed events: first, the September 1972 declaration of martial law that established the Marcos dictatorship; […].....»»
Indigenous people criticize business as usual mining practices
BRASILIA, Brazil - Indigenous representatives from 35 countries issued a declaration Thursday criticizing the fact that they are too rarely consulted about mining that takes place on or near their lands, an issue that has become more acute with increased demand for minerals needed in the transition to a cleaner energy system.'We recognize and support the need to end fossil fuel reliance and shift to renewable en.....»»
China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to immediately stop violating China's sovereignty and its provocations on Ren'ai Jiao, and return to observing the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. Wang made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by the Philippine department of.....»»
DOE monitoring power situation amid El Niño
Following the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s recent declaration that the warm and dry season has begun, the Department of Energy (DOE) said the country’s power situation is currently being monitored to ensure energy security......»»
Red Sea, Gulf of Aden eyed as warlike zones
Amid escalating conflict and the recent death of two Filipino seafarers in a Houthi rebel missile attack, the Philippine government is strongly pushing for the declaration of the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden as a warlike zone......»»
Australia, ASEAN Warn Against Confrontations in South China
Members of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations are urging calm among those who operate in the increasingly volatile South China Sea.The plea was made Wednesday in a joint statement between ASEAN and Australia at the end of a three-day summit in Melbourne. The summit marked the 50th anniversary of Australia establishing formal ties with ASEAN.The declaration said Australia and ASEAN "recog.....»»
Australia, ASEAN Warn Against Confrontations in South China Sea
Members of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations are urging calm among those who operate in the increasingly volatile South China Sea.The plea was made Wednesday in a joint statement between ASEAN and Australia at the end of a three-day summit in Melbourne. The summit marked the 50th anniversary of Australia establishing formal ties with ASEAN.The declaration said Australia and ASEAN "recog.....»»
MTRCB junks SMNI’s plea to lift suspension on two programs
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board affirmed its decision to suspend the two programs of the Sonshine Media Network International after it aired unverified information and death threats. .....»»
BDO declares a property dividend of Treasury shares
BDO revealed that its board of directors approved the declaration of a property dividend of BDO Treasury shares that will result from the “eventual merger of BDO and SM Keppel Land Inc.”.....»»
Philippines: New Drug War Declared in Davao City
(Manila) - The mayor of Davao City in the Philippines, Sebastian Duterte, recently declared a new "war on drugs," suggestive of the abusive campaign of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, Human Rights Watch said today. Local authorities killed five people in the 24 hours after he made the declaration and at least seven within a matter of days.The failu.....»»
Negros Occidental town to be placed under state of calamity
The municipal disaster risk reduction and management council has recommended the declaration of a state of calamity in San Enrique, Negros Occidental due to El Niño......»»
Institutionalize space allocation for ICT infrastructure in development projects – think tank
Legislators should adopt a no-lease policy in a pending legislation requiring real estate developers to allocate space for information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in all existing and new development projects, according to international think tank Stratbase Institute......»»
Netanyahu: Israels Plan to Invade Rafah despite hostage deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a bold declaration, stating that Israel plans to invade Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. During a meeting.....»»