On the spot

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. As the Philippines watched enthralled the dramatic events surrounding the arrest of former President Gloria Macapaga

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The promise and the reality

This is a re-posted opinion piece. Part 2 A strong fiscal position is crucial for long-term growth. It also serves as a shield against future econom

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A wider net

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. President Benigno Aquino III, returning from a conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Bali, sai

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Justice in crisis

This is a re-posted opinion piece. The tug-of-war regarding the Supreme Court’s issuance of a temporary restraining order that would have allowed the

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It’s hard to be patient

This is a re-posted opinion piece. The Philippines did it again—fell in an international ranking. This time it is the World Bank’s Doing Business Rep

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RATS in a rat hole

This is a re-posted opinion piece. After being sworn into office last month, Customs Commissioner Rozzano “Ruffy” Biazon got marching orders from Pre

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P10B agri funds drained

Loans unpaid; execs paid 35% kickbacks It was worse than the fertilizer scam. A P10-billion fund meant to help small farmers, fisherfolk and agric

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