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GMA: People power became divisive
By Jaime Laude
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – President Arroyo, whose rise to power was triggered by a popular and peaceful uprising in 2001, said people power has assumed a “partisan meaning” and become divisive.
“The Philippines has come a long way since 1986. We regained [...]
Continue Reading →Erap asked to withdraw from 2010 race
By Jose Rodel Clapano
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – Former President Joseph Estrada revealed yesterday that some presidential candidates had offered to reimburse his campaign expenses if he withdraws from the presidential race.
Speaking over dzBB radio, the standard-bearer of Pwersa ng Masang [...]
Continue Reading →How truthful are those Villar and Erap ads?
AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR By William M. Esposo
The Philippine Star
When your Chair Wrecker’s February 11 column appeared, our TRUTH IN POLITICAL ADVERTISING proposal became a popular discussion point. The advertising industry’s Advertising Standards Council (ASC) — which we proposed Comelec (Commission on [...]
Continue Reading → Erap’s former economic adviser convicted
February 21, 2010 12:00 AM
The Philippine Star
ZAMBOANGA CITY , Philippines - A Regional Trial Court judge here has sentenced an economic adviser of former President Joseph Estrada to 20 years imprisonment for smuggling.
In a 58-page decision, Judge Gregorio de la [...]
Continue Reading → Don’t make empty promises – Erap
By Sandy Araneta Updated February 21, 2010 12:00 AM
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – Former President Joseph Estrada yesterday told other presidential candidates not to lie or make empty promises to the public just to [...]
Continue Reading →RP after EDSA: We’re back with the same old problems
February 21, 2010 12:00 AM
The Philippine Star
MANILA, Philippines – The country has made no significant gains after being liberated from the dictatorial regime of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos in the first EDSA revolution 24 years [...]
Continue Reading →Top bets for president grow wealth despite poll expenses
by Malou Mangahas
PCIJ
A BILLIONAIRE and four other millionaires lead the pack of those who want to serve as the15th president of the Philippines, all invariably swearing by an anti-poverty platform, and with some purposely harking on their poverty roots to [...]
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