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On Syria: Why the Philippines Should Oppose War

Posted on September 6, 2013 By Richard Javad Heydarian 49 Comments on On Syria: Why the Philippines Should Oppose War
On Syria: Why the Philippines Should Oppose War

As we inch closer to a prospective Western intervention against the Syrian regime, many are still confused over its circumstances and justification. And this has, quite understandably, raised a set of uncomfortable questions for many of us here in the Philippines. On the one hand, many have been appalled by the prospects of an embattled…

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Crime, Government, Politics

Are OFWs Greedy or Evil?

Posted on July 13, 2013July 13, 2013 By ChinoF 58 Comments on Are OFWs Greedy or Evil?
Are OFWs Greedy or Evil?

If you think my article criticizing Pinoy Pride is demeaning, try the idea of someone saying, in effect, the OFW is evil just by being one. A blogger recently gave his view on the OFW issue. In a Facebook group, he commented that OFWs are “good for nothing.” He insists that OFWs should be condemned…

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Money Talks

Why Do Filipino OFWs Remain Poor?

Posted on February 11, 2013February 11, 2013 By P. Farol 103 Comments on Why Do Filipino OFWs Remain Poor?
Why Do Filipino OFWs Remain Poor?

OFWs, are in a way, like sharks. In a certain ways, they’re on top of the food chain when it comes to the amount of money they earn and in certain instances, in terms of the professional advancement that they achieve abroad. While it is true that we have teachers who end up as “nannies”,…

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Money Talks

Genuine change? Something just doesn’t add up.

Posted on January 11, 2013January 29, 2015 By Ms. Mike Portes 82 Comments on Genuine change? Something just doesn’t add up.

We all want change and change has to start from within one’s self and from the basic unit of society. My parents  made me feel, that I can be somebody great without compromising discipline during the stage where practical reasoning is best developed. So remarkable are the developmental years of a child at the ages…

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Culture, Religion, Society

A Planet-Sized Sense of Foreboding

Posted on August 26, 2011August 26, 2011 By BenK 3 Comments on A Planet-Sized Sense of Foreboding
A Planet-Sized Sense of Foreboding

“In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” – Eric Hoffer Turn on your television, or log on to the Internet, or pick up a newspaper – in whatever way you get your daily news, chances are pretty good…

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Culture, Society

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