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Sunday, January 20, 2008 |
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EDITORIAL
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New red-letter days |
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Be prepared to update your calendar because
Congressman Juan Binimbol (Lone District, Freedom Island) has
introduced a bill to address some significant nonevents in the
country.
Many of these events do not
materialize but people talk about them incessantly, Binimbol says.
The fact that they become big news on radio, TV and newspapers means
they are significant to the people.
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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 energy summit
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IF it’s not too late, Secretary
Angelo Reyes should include in the agenda of the energy summit some
matters that are far less transient and of far greater importance to
the long-term future of the country than the current price of crude
oil.
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SUNDAY STORIES
By Marlen V. Ronquillo
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Speak softly but
carry big ideas
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THERE is a constant narrative in
the public life of Sen. Edgardo J. Angara: Speak with a soft voice
but carry big ideas. Substance makes the difference, not great
oratory.
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ONE MAN’S MEAT
By Benjamin G. Defensor
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The Peninsula
arrests and the Chicago riot
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NOW is the time for all media to
look back at the past year for the top news stories. And one of the
top stories of the last few weeks are the media. While the media try
to keep out of the way as they make their reports,...
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REFLECTIONS
By Fr. Shay Cullen
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Peace comes when
child abuse goes
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PEACE will come to the world a
lot sooner when child abuse goes. Peace is planted when children’s
rights are respected and children are given affirmation, respect,
love, good example and protection from abuse.
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Perception
surveys: Impact on political culture
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In an earlier article
(“Objective Analysis vs Subjective Rumor-Mongering,” The Manila
Times, Sept. 26, 2007) I pointed out that perception surveys of the
type regularly carried out by the Social Weather Stations...
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