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5th columnists in our midst

As for the hired pens, they should consider the nation’s future instead of exchanging them for 30 pieces of silver. Where national interest is involved, Filipinos should come together and resist China’s seduction. Senator JV Ejercito has made it clear that certain individuals are on Beijing’s payroll to influence Filipinos’ …

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Time to move past breakups, setbacks in 2023

If we were to encapsulate the year 2023 using a pop culture reference, it would be considered a year of breakups — long-standing relationships among popular celebrity couples came to an end. These splits not only shook the entertainment industry but also resonated in our society, prompting discussions about the …

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Loose lips sink ships

China’s evasion of resolving the territorial issue through international law reveals its duplicity, unworthy of an emerging superpower. Making outrageous accusations about the worsening confrontations in the West Philippine Sea, considered the region’s tinderbox, has recently been the focus of Chinese megaphones. One of the many outlets of the Communist …

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A glimpse into 2024

“Persistent issues such as poverty, corruption, and infrastructure gaps require sustained efforts and innovative solutions. As we stride into the New Year, the Philippines, like it or not, stands at a crossroads shaped by a confluence of domestic and global factors. What can we expect in political, economic, social, and …

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Tighten loose ends in SIM Registration Act

Smishing and other scams using mobile technology remain prevalent over a year after the SIM Registration Act was signed into law in October 2022. The SIM Registration Act is supposed to serve as a deterrent against these types of nefarious activities and a tool to help law enforcement agencies go …

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A new ‘purpose’ for LGUs in 2024?

It’s still too early to respond to the question, but it seems that local government units (LGUs) would soon have a new “purpose” once the new year sets in. On Christmas Day, Malacañang “gifted” the nation with the news that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed national government agencies …

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Provocation, China’s game

“A review of the recent engagements between Philippine and Chinese assets showed that it was Chinese vessels, including coast guard and militia ships, that carried out dangerous maneuvers. China’s military brass have again trained their muzzles on the Philippines for supposedly provoking conflict in the West Philippines Sea as they …

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Find win-win solution to PUV modernization challenges

The Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) is a welcome development. It envisions a restructured, modern, well-managed and environmentally sustainable transport sector aimed at providing drivers and operators with stable, sufficient, and dignified livelihoods, thus enabling commuters to get to their destinations quickly, safely, and comfortably. However, despite its noble …

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Disquieting twists

The United States has pinpointed Iran as being behind the attacks by the well-funded Houthis on commercial vessels which has lately led to an increase in global oil prices. Slowly but surely, the aim of evil forces in raising the whirlwind to pull more nations into the conflict that started …

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