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An appeal to Congress on the Draft Bangsamoro Basic Law: National interest first!

April 28, 2015 Rafael Alunan III 3 Comments

There are moments in history when one needs to take a profound stand for what is right, the common good and the national interest. That stand must be translated into decisive action to prevent or right a wrong. This is my motivation with respect to the BangsaMoro Basic Law (BBL). 1. The proposed BBL as…

Government, Religion, The South

The Philippines’ feudal politics: How ‘different political backgrounds’ proved fatal to Typhoon Haiyan’s victims

December 10, 2013March 30, 2016 benign0 20 Comments

Accounts of how the Philippines’ renowned brand of feudal politics came into play in the virtual paralysis of relief efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan (a.k.a. Yolanda) are emerging. Tacloban City mayor Alfred Romualdez testifying before Congress reported how red tape and stonewalling from Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas…

Crime, Development, Government

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megget
on The Philippines’ outsourced justice system: why not outsource its executive and legislative branches too?
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on SO WHAT if Vice President Sara Duterte is impeached or not?
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on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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Gabsboy
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
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