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1 day ago · Remove Chinese control of our country’s electric power grid. At this time when Chinese aggression looms large over the West Philippine Sea and beyond, we must unswervingly confront another pressing threat—foreign control of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
Fighting fake news in the media | Inquirer Opinion
Sep 5, 2024 · Truth] is not always the most viral, but it remains to be the best story to tell.” This statement, by GMA Network chair Felipe Gozon, sums up the vision of a landmark coalition of major media organizations and academic institutions launched last week, to combat fake news and disinformation as the 2025 midterm elections draw closer.
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Roque arrest serves ends of justice - Inquirer.net
Dec 12, 2024 · Former Duterte spokesperson Harry Roque is playing catch me if you can. But as a lawyer, he should know that flight often indicates guilt. Sought by the House to shed light on his role in a controversial Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) hub, Roque briefly went into hiding before slipping out of the country last month.
‘Kapwa,’ ‘hiya,’ and the search for Filipino identity
Sep 18, 2024 · In addition to external influences, internal factors such as social class, education, and economic status also shape Filipino identity. For example, individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds may have different perspectives on what it means to be Filipino, based on their lived experiences and opportunities.
Why Filipinos vote the way they do | Inquirer Opinion
May 1, 2022 · While a good number of thoughtful Filipinos believe that the May 2022 presidential election is a watershed moment for our country and for generations to come — one that demands the most careful reflection about the kind of nation we want to be — this is not necessarily how the majority of voters think about this election, or other elections for that matter.
The significance of Ninoy Aquino’s assassination
Forty-one years have passed since former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. was brazenly murdered at the Manila International Airport on the day of his return from exile in the United States.
The uncomfortable truth VP Sara must face | Inquirer Opinion
Sep 24, 2024 · More importantly, the hearing brought to light serious issues regarding the use of public funds. The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged nearly half of the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) P500 million in confidential and intelligence funds as questionable.
Understanding ‘utang na loob’ - Inquirer.net
Dec 22, 2022 · The ongoing debate in social media pits utang na loob toward parents against protecting children from becoming their “retirement plans.” The concept of children as retirement plans connote that the main reason parents conceived their children was to ensure that they would be taken care of in their old age.