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Bum step

Deceit led to the failure of earnest peace efforts as the communists merely exploited the democratic space to strengthen their efforts to bring down the government. The government is playing with fire with the ill-advised offer to negotiate peace with the treacherous Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic …

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Satanic deals

“Terror groups have shown their capacity for evil, but this is among the worst displays of profiting from the sufferings of humanity. Last 5 November, the local stock exchange issued guidelines for short selling, which makes it an accepted way of dealing in the stock market despite ethical questions, as …

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Let’s go digital, but beware of scammers

Nowadays, digital technology is the “in thing.” The traditional way we live and work that we were used to may soon be of no consequence. And the shift to digital technology was further hastened by the Covid-19 pandemic. With governments around the world limiting movements in a bid to arrest …

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2 new laws will help propel PH’s economic growth

Two laws, designed to further ease doing business in the country and lead us to more economic growth opportunities, were signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Dec. 5, 2023. These are the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines and the Internet Transactions Act (ITA) of 2023. Both …

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Should we emulate Vietnam?

“While the Philippines and Vietnam share commonalities in terms of historical influences and geographical location, they have pursued different economic development paths. The Philippines and Vietnam are Southeast Asian nations undergoing significant economic and social transformations in recent decades. As DAILY TRIBUNE took part in Vietnam’s coming out party via …

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Good manners, right conduct

“Without an internationally recognized basis, China said what it does near Ayungin Shoal is justified and lawful. The Chinese propaganda mill has descended to absurdity in rationalizing an indefensible incursion into the Philippines’ maritime zone, a claim that it supports through discredited historical bases. One of its mouthpieces claimed that …

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SRP, price control and the consumers

The suggested retail price (SRP) is a misnomer if the intention is to regulate the cost of goods and services. Even an ordinary Juan dela Cruz will easily understand that the term SRP is a mere recommendatory price. Under the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 7581 (Price …

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Finally, a nation cares for its caregivers

In our lives, caregivers have played an integral role, from the moment we are born, during times when we are ill or incapacitated, or during old age. Their roles are indispensable, yet for far too long, they are vulnerable in the absence of legal protection. By definition of the law, …

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Terror strikes home

“Law enforcers are referencing the 2019 attack on the Jolo Cathedral in the latest incident. Foreign terrorists took credit for the gruesome attack inside Mindanao State University, or MSU, during a Catholic Mass that killed four and injured several others. While Filipinos have been keenly following developments in Israel’s war …

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PH calls for climate justice at COP 28

Many of the people and nations most affected by climate change are among the least responsible for it. Fifty-eight countries including the Philippines belonging to the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) were responsible for spearheading the Paris Agreement in 2015. This agreement seeks to limit global warming to well below two …

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