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Clean break

A digital system will also greatly alter the LTO’s image of a corrupt agency since it will minimize human intervention. Only by the full use of the information technology system that the government bought for P3.15 billion from German firm Dermalog can Filipino motorists benefit from the digitalization of licensing …

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Let’s contribute our share in addressing climate change

A bill that seeks to institutionalize a legal framework for climate loss and damage accountability has been filed in the House of Representatives. The measure — the proposed Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Act — seeks to institute policies and systems to address climate change, protect communities from climate change-induced losses, damages, …

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Cast off Dermalog curse

A former LTO official said Dermalog’s actions with regard to the LTO, a vital government agency, make it a ‘threat to national security.’ What is keeping the government from kicking out a foreign firm that insists on staying around a P3.4-billion digitalization project for the Land Transportation Office when it …

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Amnesty as a first step toward healing, peace, unity

The recent amnesty proclamations issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. have sparked optimism across various sectors, particularly in the defense and security cluster. As our nation grapples with the echoes of past conflicts, these peace initiatives signify a bold stride toward healing and unity. The National Security Council (NSC) …

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Like graceful swans swimming

We should never, ever let ourselves be duped into believing that the West Philippine Sea is a peaceful body of water in which navy swans gently swim, not a possible battleground. Over the turbulent waters of the West Philippine Sea, the commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, General …

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Is De Lima ready to lead opposition?

The extent to which De Lima can mobilize public support will be a determining factor in her potential leadership role. As former senator Leila de Lima stepped out of detention last week, the question that looms large is whether she will emerge as the new leader of an opposition that …

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Who’s stirring up trouble now?

Refusing to submit to international conventions contradicts China’s claim that it respects UNCLOS, which it had signed. Read more: https://tribune.net.ph/2023/11/whos-stirring-up-trouble-now/ Read more Daily Tribune stories at: https://tribune.net.ph/ China’s People’s Liberation Army, or PLA, suddenly went on high alert amid the launch of the US and Philippines joint patrol in the …

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