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Monthly Archives for June 2008
P.O
In journalism, there are “sources” whom reporters endear for one reason or another. I have a few in my list and one of them is P.O. Domingo. I first met P.O. when I was covering the education beat in 1984. … Continue reading
‘This Senator will continue to serve’-Trillanes
Press statement from the office of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on the dismissal of the Supreme Court of his petitition to be allowed to perform his job as senator: Regardless of the circumstances, be assured that this Senator will continue … Continue reading
Two editorials on Laigo’s dismissal of media class suit
A coup against press freedom,Business World and A crime to cover,Inquirer ******************************************************************* A coup against press freedom On Friday evening, as we in the media prepared the news-record of the nation’s last workday and looked forward to easing ourselves into … Continue reading
‘Education for All’ goals unlikely to be met
by Yvonne Chua Vera Files With seven years to go, the Philippines is in danger of not meeting all the targets that have been set for countries to provide “Education for All” by 2015. “Education for All by 2015 – … Continue reading
Dagok sa malayang pamamahayag
Patay ang demokrasya sa desisyon ni Judge Reynaldo Laigo ng Makati Regional Trial Court branch 56 sa class suit na isinampa ng mga mamahayag tungkol sa nangyari sa Manila Peninsula noong Nov. 29, 2007. Kinampihan ni Laigo ang ginawa ng … Continue reading
Two dismaying court decisions
This is another sad day for democracy. The Supreme Court junked the petition of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV to be allowed to perform his duties as senator. A Makati Regional Trial Court, meanwhile, dismissed the class suit filed by members … Continue reading
ABS-CBN to probe if Drilon breached coverage protocols
Update: ABS-CBN suspends Ces Drilon By Elizabeth Sanchez-Lacson Philippine Daily Inquirer Television network ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. will investigate the conduct of kidnapped journalist Ces Drilon to determine whether she breached protocols on news coverage that led to her kidnapping last … Continue reading
Side forum on rising price of gas
May I invite you to take a look at the topic on the right hand column of this blog: The Rising Price of Gas in the Philippines Please click on it and post you views there. Thanks.
Natablan na rin ang iba
Ayon sa balita, uuwi na raw ngayong araw si Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap at si Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro naman ay susunod bukas. Inigsi-an ni Yap at Teodoro ang kanilang pagsama kay Arroyo dahil sa batikos sa kay Arroyo at … Continue reading
The US junket
Correction: Iloilo Rep. Arthur Defensor is not with Arroyo in the U.S. The Inquirer reported that Defensor cancelled his trip to Europe to attend to oversee the rehabilitation of his district (3rd) which was badly hit by typhoon “Frank”. My … Continue reading
