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Saturday, January 05, 2008 |
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EDITORIAL
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Grim outlook
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The Moro Islamic Liberation Front negotiators boycotted a scheduled
round of exploratory talks with the Philippine government in KL last
December. As a result a comprehensive GRP-MILF peace with the MILF
is now in limbo.
The MILF claims the government reneged on
agreements reached in the November exploratory talks in Kuala
Lumpur. Individual MILF leaders made this claim. It was repeated in
the rebel group’s website.
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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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THE
OTHER VIEW
By Elmer A. Ordoñez
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Saying goodbye to
Adrian
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I WAS among the first to say something about Adrian Cristobal
because Lito Zulueta called me right away when he knew. Adrian
deserved a fuller (than mine) assessment which several columnists
and The Times gave the day after Lito’s extended obit came out.
The eulogies have sought to do justice to Adrian’s memory.
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ABOVE
ALL THINGS
By Ramon Jr. &
Eloisa S. Mabutas
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Senior citizen
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QUERY: The life of a senior citizen in the Philippines is
full of misery. The pension he receives, if any, can hardly answer
for his basic necessities. I have come to this realization years
after I have rendered faithful and honest service to our nation and
people.
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LAW
AND PHILOSOPHY MATTER(S)
By Atty. Emmanuel Q. Fernando
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Jalosjos, pardon and
rape
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THE public controversy, furor or outrage surrounding the pardon (or
non-pardon) of convicted child (or minor) rapist Congressman Romeo
Jalosjos provides an excellent opportunity for society and
government to reflect upon and re-examine itself and its values.
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NATURE
FOR LIFE
By Anabelle E. Plantilla
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Forest tenurial
security
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THE government began the democratization of forestland and
resources access during the time of President Marcos who initiated
the participation of local communities in forest management.
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ENGLISH
PLAIN & SIMPLE
By Jose A. Carillo
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Punctuating ourselves gracefully
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AFEW weeks ago, a US-based Filipino reader, Mr. Rogelio Alvarez,
asked me for advice on the proper use of the parenthesis. Below is
his e-mail...
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ANALYSIS
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Clinton faces battle royale
after Obama scoops Iowa
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan 3, 2008 (AFP) -
Hillary Clinton’s wounding defeat in Iowa leaves the former first
lady fighting to salvage her White House hopes and overcome mistrust
of her political baggage, heading into a congested field of
nomination battles.
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