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Monday, August 03, 2009 |
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EDITORIAL
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Whom to thank
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WE have every reason to thank our millions of overseas Filipino
workers (OFWs) for the country’s slim escape from an economic
contraction in the first quarter of the year.
Late last month, Moody’s Investors’ Service
lifted the Philippines’ credit rating a notch higher to Ba3 from
the previous B1.
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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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BIG
DEAL
By Dan Mariano
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Every Filipino’s
favorite aunt
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Before Corazon C. Aquino came along all Philippine presidents were
referred to by their acronyms. The first Commonwealth president,
Manuel Luis Quezon, was called MLQ—appropriately enough as those
three letters summarized his commanding presence.
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OPEN
NOTEBOOK
By Random Jottings
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Tourism boost from across
South China Sea
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THE Philippines can expect a tourist boon from across the South
China Sea as more visitors are expected to take advantage of the
additional flights coming on line between mainland China and Taiwan
to Cebu and Kalibo.
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