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Monday, December 24, 2007 |
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EDITORIAL
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Adrian Cristobal, an appreciation
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Adrian E. Cristobal, writer, journalist, public servant and former
publisher of this paper, passed away last Saturday morning. He
was 75.
Cristobal’s career as a writer and journalist
spanned more than 50 years.
He co-founded the UP Creative Writing Center
(now known as the UP Institute of Creative Writing), was a founding
member of Pen Philippines and the Ravens, a select literary group at
the University of the Philippines and the Unyon ng mga Manunulkat na
Pilipino (Umpil).
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O T H E R C O L U M N S A
N D F E A T U R E S
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BIG
DEAL
By Dan Mariano
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Prayer for Burma
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This Christmas spare a thought for the people of Burma. They may not
be Christians but the Buddhism that most of them practice values
compassion above all—sometimes more so than many self-styled
followers of Jesus.
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OPEN
NOTEBOOK
By Random Jottings
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Christmas with a twist for Sumilao farmers
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FESTOONED with bright lights and colorful Christmas decorations, the
mood at Malacañang Palace was festive and merry when the hapless
Sumilao farmers came calling hoping the season of goodwill will rub
off on them.
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INSIDE
CONGRESS
By Efren L. Danao
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Noynoy getting the
hang of Senate debates
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Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino 3rd is learning fast that floor
deliberations in the Senate are different from those in the House.
By now, he should have learned that he has to study a bill first
before standing up on the floor.
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DOUBLE
TAKE
By Eric F. Mallonga
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Searching our souls
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JESUS CHRIST, Son of God, enfleshed.
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Christian pilgrims and tourists flock to
Bethlehem
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Israel and holy sites in the West Bank are
experiencing a renewed surge of tourism this year—a lot them
Christian pilgrims braving the terrorist threats that always hover
above Bethlehem.
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‘Lifestyle managers’ take charge for busy
Americans
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WASHINGTON: Too busy to shop for Christmas
presents or take shirts to the cleaners, high-flying Americans have
spawned an industry to absolve themselves of everyday chores. Enter
the “lifestyle manager.”
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