Communism, defeated, may lie in the dust-heap of history; but equality still is the key issue of this century. Most everywhere, the privileged and the poor are separating—like Disraeli’s England of the 1840s—into two nations. Urban communities are unravelling, as … Read more »
[4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B, Feb 1, 2015 / Deut 18:15-20 / Ps 95:1-2, 6-7b, 7c-9 / 1 Cor 7:32-35 / Mark 1:21-28] In today’s gospel we find Jesus teaching in the synagogue. His teaching “made a deep … Read more »
‘Please, sir President, please help us’
SAF man’s widow begs Aquino for justice for husband, comrades “To our President, we seek your help to attain justice. Please, sir President. Please help us.” This was the tearful plea of Erica Pabalinas, wife of slain Senior Insp. … Read more »
Govt will not pressure suspended PNP chief to talk about Maguindanao mission
President Benigno Aquino 3rd will not compel suspended Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima to speak up on his involvement in the operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao that led to the massacre of 44 members of the Special Action Force … Read more »
Kin of fallen SAF troops not eyeing hero’s burial
The families of the fallen Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who perished in Mamasapano, Maguindanao are not seeking to bury their loved ones at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office issued … Read more »
UN mourns slain SAF commandos
The United Nations team in the Philippines has joined the Filipino people in mourning the death of 44 elite commandos who were mowed down during an operation to arrest terrorists in Maguindanao last week. The UN on Saturday expressed its … Read more »
Give peace a chance – Ferrer, Iqbal
KUALA LUMPUR: Government and Muslim rebel negotiators issued a joint plea on Saturday for the country to stick to a historic peace accord that is now in peril after a deadly clash spurred calls for retribution against the guerrillas. Both … Read more »
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Editorial
CBCP Public Affairs Chair Bishop Pabillo is right: BBL can wait
WE have no objection to the notion that the pursuit of lasting peace in Mindanao must not cease until it is achieved. But we reject the Malacañang campaign—supported by the Foreign Powers and the United Nations—that the so-called “peace process” has reached the penultimate step to achieving peace in Mindanao because the Bangsamoro Basic... Read more »
Sports
Becoming a ‘tactical trainer’
I remember some of the words of Sensei Richard Kirkham in his article The Effects Of Ego When Teaching Martial Arts: “Granted some ego is needed in order to teach, but there are those who teach for themselves, and those … Read more »
Life & Times
Why Oka-B is an American pride
In the global footwear industry, Brazil is known to be the top producer of rubber or plastic shoes. But in the US—specifically in Atlanta, Georgia—one company has been crafting some of the best jelly footwear since 2005. Named Oka-B, the … Read more »
Nation
DepEd, US sign deal to boost PH education
THE Department of Education (DepEd) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a bilateral agreement for basic education programs that aim to increase access to quality education for vulnerable populations such as out-of-school youth and students in … Read more »
Comelec confident to win SC case
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday expressed confidence that the petition filed by the Citizens for Clean and Credible Elections (C3E) before the Supreme Court (SC) against the poll body will be dismissed. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. said … Read more »
Overbooking ban for airlines proposed
A measure seeking to ban overbooking by airline companies has been filed at the House of Representatives. House Deputy Minority Leader Neri Colmenares of Bayan Muna party-list filed House Bill 5361 or the Magna Carta of Airline Passengers Rights in … Read more »
Hot topics at Balitaan sa Rembrandt
“Balitaan sa Hotel Rembrandt” the other day tackled hot topics such as the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) massacre, political double cross, and a new Filipino world class product. Ferdie Pasion, chairman of Nat-Fil, reminded our leaders that no … Read more »
Youth joins nation in mourning SAF men
Kabataan Partylist Rep. Terry Ridon on Friday said the Filipino youth joins the nation in mourning the untimely death of 44 Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) officers in a gruesome encounter in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. “Our heartfelt condolences and prayers … Read more »
US statement on contaminated apple exports
Washington on Friday assured the Filipino consumers that apple shipments from the mainland United States are safe for human consumption, stressing that only a single packinghouse was involved in the recall due to possible contamination of Listerosis bacteria. “The recall … Read more »
Analysis & Commentary
Alexis Tsipras, Syriza are as moderate as Bert Romulo, circa 1987
The slide of media to mediocrity is clearly taking place on a global scale. How else could you explain the mainstream press’s reportage on the Greek elections? After the victory of Syriza and the defeat of the political parties favored … Read more »
In mourning: The Fallen 44
I write this on the National Day Of Mourning for the 44 police commandos of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Special Action Force (SAF) who died in action in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. I wish there were a way of registering my … Read more »
Does God allow human suffering?
The children were all gathered in the ‘center for street children’ near the Manila Cathedral when the Pope just finished a mass, during which he challenged bishops and priests to be true pastors and imitate Christ and serve the poor. … Read more »
Double-Depping at the cinema
Back in the ‘90s I’d be running around in circles like a happy puppy if there were two Johnny Depp movies out in the cinema at the same time. I know he doesn’t really care about what anyone else says, … Read more »
SAF Maguindanao massacre: Who gave the order for Oplan Wolverine?
LIKE the millions of our fellow Filipinos, I am very much affected by the deaths of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) troops who were involved in a covert police operation in Maguindanao to arrest two notorious terrorists involved in … Read more »
BS Aquino betrayed the policemen
PRESIDENT BS Aquino The Last, I mean, The Third, and his drumbeaters see nothing wrong in ignoring the giving of honors to our fallen heroes when their bodies arrived at Villamor Air Base. Usec Abigail Valte said there was no … Read more »
Legal Advice
Arrest warrant valid unless it is quashed
Dear PAO, Does a warrant of arrest expire? Kean Dear Kean, A warrant of arrest is issued by a competent authority directing the arrest of a person so that he/she may be bound to answer for the commission of an … Read more »
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