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New Beacons of Hope: 9th Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations

On October 31, 2011 By

I’ve been a part of the search for Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations for three years already because of the nature of my job. No, I am not one of the finalists, let’s just say our office is pretty much involved in this annual search for youth organizations who [...]

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Indonesia Rising, Philippines Waning

On October 10, 2011 By

What could be the reason for their divergent paths?

The September update of the Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook 2011 painted a contrast between the two most liberal ASEAN democracies Indonesia and the Philippines. Based on these countries’ first half performance, the Bank [...]

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Defying Gravity

On October 6, 2011 By

Faltering growth prospects for the economy and paralysis over how to kick-start big infrastructure projects do not seem to have dampened public support for the president.

Its economic managers remain fixated on ‘fiscal consolidation’ (a euphemism for shrinking public works expenditures to close the fiscal [...]

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Where’s the beef? On the missing “spoils” from P-Noy’s second US trip

On September 26, 2011 By

Does good governance mean good economics?

In an earlier piece last week meant more to mark the 39th anniversary of martial law in the Philippines, I tried to downplay expectations regarding the “spoils” that P-Noy’s US trip would bring describing the situation [...]

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Sexuality and Spirituality: Using art and contraceptives to teach sexual health

On September 22, 2011 By

aRt-H: USING ART AND CONTRACEPTIVES TO TEACH SEXUAL HEALTH IN UP DILIMAN

 

(Quezon City, Philippines—September 22, 2011) Sex and Sensibilities (SAS), in partnership with DKT Reproductive Health (Frenzy [...]

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A Dual Track

On September 5, 2011 By

Two very disappointing sets of figures were released last week.

One: the anemic 3.4% GDP growth experienced by the Philippines in the second quarter of the year. That places growth in the first half at 4%. Economic managers have had to revise downwards their full-year projection to [...]

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“Matuwid Na Daan” not enough; there must be “Matigas Na Daan”

On August 24, 2011 By

Following is the statement of National Press Club President Jerry S. Yap, noting the ninth broadcast journalist murdered under the Aquino administration.

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Effective and pro-poor budgeting

On August 24, 2011 By

Former Undersecretary Ernesto Ordonez shows the way to ensure that growth in the agriculture budget means better prospects for farmers.

Effective and pro-poor budgeting

By Ernesto M. Ordonez

(First published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 19th, 2011)

Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala [...]

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Islam on My Mind

On August 7, 2011 By

I have always been fascinated with Islam, this richly colorful and grossly misunderstood religion and culture that has formed a large part of our history and identity as a nation.

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Pangilinan reiterates support for gov’t-MILF talks, cites pressing need for “bold, daring solutions”

On August 7, 2011 By

MILF Chair Al-Haj Murad Ebrahim amid mixed reactions to the “secret” meeting held in Tokyo, Japan last Thursday.

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