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What are rights? What are the foundations of rights? Before we can positively and logically assert certain acts and “states of being” or conditions as fundamental rights, we must first have a working definition of what is a right and establish the foundational validity of rights. Basic Definition By definition, a right is defined as […]
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Saint of Democracy
August 1, 2010
The Time magazine has dubbed her as the saint of democracy. Some religious Filipinos even suggested that she be formally canonized as a Catholic saint, an intercessor between man and the divine. To some extent, she truly lived a holy life. Her simplicity, humility and spiritual convictions have won the admiration and served as inspiration […]
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Another One Bites the Dust
July 28, 2010
It’s official. Wowowee will finally be relegated to the dustbin of Philippine TV history. After several months of Willie Revillame’s absence, the five-year old noontime show will close its curtains this week. According to the official statement released by ABS-CBN Corporate Communication Department, the last airing date of Wowowee will be on Friday, July 30. […]
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P-Noy’s 2010 SONA
July 26, 2010
State of the Nation Address of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines to the Congress of the Philippines Session Hall of the House of Representatives July 26, 2010, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City Speaker Feliciano Belmonte; Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; Vice President Jejomar Binay; Chief Justice Renato Corona; Former Presidents Fidel Valdez Ramos and Joseph Ejercito Estrada; members of the House […]
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Okra Recipe and Health Benefits
July 10, 2010
My wife and I are fond of trying out various vegetarian recipes. Here is another recipe that we found from the yellowing and almost crumbling pages of my grandmother’s cookbook (Copyright 1953). It is actually a very simple but healthy recipe that can be done in a few minutes. If you are squeamish about eating […]
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News update: Robredo is new DILG chief
July 9, 2010
By Thea Alberto, Yahoo! Southeast Asia President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has appointed former Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo to head the Department of Interior and Local Government. Robredo, the only Filipino Mayor to have been conferred with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service, has been chosen to head the valuable post, said Executive […]
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Perks and Privileges
July 8, 2010
According to Section 6, Article VII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the President shall have an official residence. Although Malacañang Palace has been historically and traditionally recognized as the official residence of the Philippine head of state, it is not specifically mentioned in the constitution. Only two past Philippine presidents had not made Malacañang their […]
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Clash of Ideals?
July 6, 2010
It is quite frustrating that barely a week has passed since President Noynoy Aquino was inaugurated many internal and trivial controversies among his supporters are already being feasted upon by the media. The bickering and factionalisms among P-Noy’s supporters actually started during the campaign. The Hyatt 10 is a distinct group and the Kamag-anak Inc. […]
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Filipino-American Friendship Day
July 4, 2010
The 4th of July is a very important federal holiday in the U.S. It was during this date in 1776 that the original thirteen American colonies declared their independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. The 4th of July is also being commemorated as the Filipino-American Friendship Day. It is not a mere coincidence of […]
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Makipag-ugnayan
Mga muni-muni at kuro-kuro 
March 7, 2016
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