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Friday, October 10, 2008 |
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EDITORIAL
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Taiwan looks forward
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China and Taiwan, which calls itself the Republic of China, are
gravely at odds over Taipei’s status and global standing. China
claims Taiwan as a province belonging to the mainland. Taiwan
insists it is a democratic, sovereign state with the right to
self-determination and freedom from Beijing’s control. The tension
between the two is at the root of the conflict on the Taiwan Strait,
which has the potential to become a violent war if not properly
managed.
Taiwan, which observes its 97th national day
today, October 10, is the world’s 18th largest economy and 20th
biggest outbound investor. Part of its foreign policy is the
sponsorship of 34 long-term technical missions in 29 partner
countries. It was a long-standing member of the United Nations until
it was voted out 37 years ago in favor of the People’s Republic of
China.
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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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Rich China a developing state
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The People’s Republic of China, which marked its 59th anniversary
on October 1, is a wealthy nation with a developing-country status.
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BIG
DEAL
By Dan Mariano
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Opaque GSIS
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At the recent Singapore Grand Prix, visiting Filipinos were
surprised to see the chief of a government financial institution (GFI)
taking in the sights and sounds of the races.
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HEADS
UP
By Joel P. Palacios
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Back to square one
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How do we stop speed maniacs from crashing the red light? Warning
them of fatal consequences don’t work. Threats of stiff fines and
penalties don’t work. The Metro Manila Development Authority even
nailed pictures of its stern-looking chairman, Bayani Fernando, on
the roadside. No effect. What can we do?
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AMBIENT
VOICES
By Ma. Isabel Ongpin
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International Care
Ministries
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There are eight million Filipino overseas workers. These Filipinos
have left the country for jobs abroad, mostly because they cannot
find jobs in their country. Or, they earn a better wage from jobs
based abroad.
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ENTHUSIASMS
&FOREBODINGS
By Rene Q. Bas
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A reader attacks Bas and
Atty. Paguia on RH bill
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I print (light editing done for clarity) the following letter from
Mr. Aureli Sinsuat (aureli.sinsuat@gmail.com).
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DEVELOPMENT
DIALOGUE
By Nora O. Gamolo
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Readying communities
for disasters
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Our country is one of the most disaster-prone countries of the
world. In the book Earth’s fury: An introduction to natural
hazards and disasters, author R. L. Kovach stated, “Of all the
nations of the world, the Philippines has experienced...
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YOUTHOPIA
By Marylaine
Louise Viernes
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Bring on the PAIN
(reliever)!
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It has been said that when America sneezes, the world catches a
cold. The inconceivable had already occurred with the collapse of
the strongest financial institutions. Of course, this predicament
causes more problems not only in the Unites States, but it is also
affecting other world markets.
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LETTER
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Financial crisis and world’s banks
About your various reports and columns about the
financial crisis and the world’s bank:
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