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Sunday, April 06, 2008 |
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EDITORIALS
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Leave your dignity here
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HE was a principal guest of the Philippine government earlier in the
day and President Arroyo was honored to have him at the palace for
bilateral talks. In the evening, he was unable to leave as
scheduled, having been refused by an international airline to board
its aircraft.
Continental Airline inspectors wanted to frisk
Palau President Tommy Remengsau Jr. in compliance with US security
rules. He refused, invoking protocol and dignity of office. The
airline staff stood on its rules and the visitor persisted.
Intercessions by Vice President Noli de Castro, who accompanied
President Remengsau at the airport, failed. The plane left Manila
without the Palauan president.
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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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CENTER
OF GRAVITY
By Rony V. Diaz
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The coming water
crisis
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Camille Rose A. Ignacio of this paper wrote on March 24 that the day
may come when water would be dearer than crude oil.
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SUNDAY
STORIES
By Marlen V. Ronquillo
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Give us the
wherewithal
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This is a period in our history that makes this cliché
relevant—there is a sliver of light after the dark clouds.
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REFLECTIONS
By Fr. Shay Cullen
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Prophetic voice and
deaf ears
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In times of injustice, structural tyranny and overwhelming
corruption, everybody longs for strong, outspoken prophetic
leadership in word and action. That’s what committed Christians
look for in their pastors, bishops and priests and lay leaders.
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VIRTUAL
REALITY
By Tony Lopez
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Rice prices highest
in 20 years
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The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) rice price index (with
2000 as base year) reached 142 in October 2007, the highest in 20
years. In 2007, the rice price index was up 16 percent over 2006.
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Words from the wise
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Excerpts from commencement speeches by a diplomat,
two senators and a cultural journalist on the shape of the brave,
new world
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To whom much is given . . .
By Sen. Mar Roxas
The world has changed
By Sen. Loren Legarda
Be your best
By Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney
Ora et labore
By Rosalinda L. Orosa
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