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Cloak and dagger still

The previous administration initiated cha-cha, but the economic amendments were contained in a more ambitious campaign for a Federalism shift, which became very complicated. Congress is getting its act together to relax the rigid economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution, which experts concede will free up the flow of investments …

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Clemente’s Italian flair

Grazie mille, Ambassador Clemente, for your unwavering dedication and indelible mark on our shared journey. If Filipinos are known far and wide for their hospitality, Italians, on the other hand, are famous worldwide for their gioia di vivere, which translates to “joy of living.” With their La Dolce Vita, or …

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Role model

For him, basketball is not just a source of income but a source of joy and happiness for Filipinos. Last Thursday, Justin Brownlee made the shocking gesture of dropping by the Premier Volleyball League’s press room to meet Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina. Brownlee’s gesture was truly heartwarming. For someone …

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Equal interest

Reciprocity should be central to any proposal to end Filipinos’ constitutional entitlements to exclusive ownership of strategic industries. As the economy booms, making more Filipinos affluent, the government must pursue reciprocity with other nations to prepare for domestic companies or the country’s citizens to invest overseas. Retired Senior Associate Justice …

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Who, what are they defending?

He has defenders in the Senate who tried but failed to block the show cause order against him. Any sane man innocent of crimes alleged against him would welcome the opportunity to quash the allegations, speak his truth, and uncloak the charlatans bearing false witness against him. Anyone, we imagine, …

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Space-dash line

China’s foray into the solar system, starting with a moon exploration, has more of a commercial rather than scientific purpose. American interest in the ongoing imbroglio in the West Philippine Sea goes beyond friendship or the defense agreement expressed through the oft-repeated expression “iron-clad defense commitment” in a historic alliance. …

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Legislators or legis-lazy-tors?

In colorful Philippine politics, often characterized by drama and intrigue, one recurring plotline seems to be legislators’ absenteeism. While we may chuckle at the irony of elected officials neglecting their duties, the reality is far from amusing. A few in both chambers seem to have mastered the art of playing …

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No backsliding

Efforts are being exerted at the highest level to bring back the old ways of the National Food Authority having a monopoly over rice importation or at least to allow the agency to compete with rice traders in buying grain abroad. The NFA seems resistant to reforms as several past …

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Are foreign travels worth it?

Such expenditures, they pointed out, could be better allocated to address pressing domestic issues, such as poverty alleviation, healthcare and education. Since assuming office in 2022, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has embarked on numerous foreign trips to strengthen diplomatic ties, attract investments, and promote economic cooperation with other nations. His …

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Extract rot’s cause

Sabotaging the operations of the NFA is an attack against the Rice Tariffication Law, which is a reform that has delivered a painful blow to the giant traders who have monopolized the sector for so long. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. may just as well hold on to the …

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