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Thursday, February 21, 2008 |
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EDITORIAL
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Holier than thou
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CONVENTIONAL wisdom tells us it is “easier” to
achieve economic reform and political change than moral renewal.
Philosophers, teachers, intellectuals, bureaucrats, priests,
politicians and self-anointed moralists have pondered the question
of ethical rebirth, as it relates to government corruption and
private-sector graft. None has succeeded in motivating the
authorities and the citizens to unite and mobilize their energies to
root out dishonesty in the name of a moral revolution.
Some countries have tried social
engineering to change people. Singapore, for example, has a yearly
campaign on almost every aspect of human behavior, from basic
courtesy to avoidance of rot in public and private lives.
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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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EAST WEST
By JULIUS F. FORTUNA
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Kenney’s questionable
behavior
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I believe that United States envoy to Manila Kristie
Kenney made an improper behavior the other day by visiting the camp
of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Mindanao.
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HERE I STAND
By Geronimo L. Sy
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A few good men
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What do you think of Lozada? That question has been
ringing in our ears for the past several days. It is not going
anywhere anytime soon. Protest actions abound, hearings continue,
rumors spread and confusion reigns.
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FROM THE
SIDELINES
By ALFREDO G. ROSARIO
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The Canadian labor market
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If Filipino workers were made to choose the country
where they prefer to work, they will pick the US first and Canada
second. Both offer inducements to our workers not only in terms of
high salary...
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VIRTUAL REALITY
By Tony Lopez
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Valentine’s Day with GMA
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I had a thoroughly enjoyable moment with President
Arroyo on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. I had a 30-minute exclusive
interview at 11 a.m. at the Quezon Room of the Palace,....
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FROM THE NEWSROOM
By Johnna Villaviray-Giolagon
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GMA slay try
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Philippine intelligence has uncovered an
assassination plot on President Gloria Arroyo by Islamic militants.
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FEATURE
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Our vision of the future
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Speech at the Expanded Meeting of
the State Council on Russia’s Development Strategy Through to
2020.
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LETTER
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I concur with what Ms. Marit
Stinus-Remonde wrote in her column [Feb. 19] entitled, “Handle
Garci Tape With Care.” The different media entities must assume
absolute responsibility for everything they broadcast or publish.
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