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Obama blasts Wall Street!!!

Billions in Bogus Bonuses? President Obama has issued a scathing critique of Wall Street following news that Wall Street employees were paid more than $18 billion in bonuses last year as the financial sector melted down. What should his administration do to crack down on banks, given that some experts are suggesting an additional $1 … Continue reading »

Krugman discusses Obama’s domestic development plans

Watch this video interview of Paul Krugman re: Pres. Obama’s infrastructure development plan. Krugman on Obama’s Infrastructure Plans Video: Krugman on U.S. Infrastructure Economist Paul Krugman talks to NOW’s David Brancaccio about President-elect Barack Obama’s plan to stimulate America’s troubled economy by investing in bridges, roads, and even the Internet. Krugman, who won the 2008 … Continue reading »

It’s on! Pacquaio vs Hatton next boxing thrill

Hatton set to sign contract vs Pacquiao: report abs-cbnNEWS.com | 01/27/2009 8:40 PM Send to friend The camp of Britain’s Ricky Hatton is set to formally accept the challenge to face Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao in a May 2 “superfight” in Las Vegas, Nevada, a sports website reported Tuesday. According to a report posted on SportingLife.com, Hatton … Continue reading »

Each Filipino’s responsibility toward true democracy at home

Strengthen democratic institutions By Artemio V. Panganiban | 01/28/2009 11:33 AM Send to friend These are excerpts from the speech of the former Supreme Court chief justice delivered during the First Integrity and Human Rights Conference in Manila on January 28, 2009. This conference is crucial and relevant at this time when our country and … Continue reading »

Pres. Obama: His first environmentalist move

A Green-Thinking President Makes His First Move By Micheline Maynard  January 25, 2009, 11:58 pm Barack Obama has been talking about the need for higher fuel-economy standards for the past five years. And now Detroit can see that he means it. On Monday, President Obama is expected to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider … Continue reading »

Toward raising Philippine competitiveness

Click here to view a powerpoint presentation and this link to read about the value of family-owned businesses in the Philippine economy.

Philippine competitiveness ranking in 2008

2008 State of Philippine Competitiveness National Conference: Philippines at the Crossroads of Competitiveness An annual competitiveness national conference organized by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung partner, Asian Institute of Management Policy Center. July 15, 2008, 9.00 – 13.00, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City — The World Competitiveness Scoreboard 2008, ranking for 55 economies and initially put … Continue reading »

“Bagong Simula”: Anthem of New Philippines?

This is dedicated to Bush and Cheney

I know it’s childish; can’t help myself…

The potential and utility of good government

Government’s Promise Published: January 19, 2009 When he accepted his party’s nomination last year, Barack Obama repudiated the “you’re on your own” ethos that had come to define the government’s relationship to the people. He said government cannot do everything, but he promised one that would do what individuals cannot do for themselves: “protect us … Continue reading »

President Obama’s inaugural speech — full text

Following is the prepared text of President-elect Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address, as provided by the Presidential Inaugural Committee: My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our … Continue reading »

“Organizing for America” hopes to nurture public engagement

Asian stocks up in anticipation of Obama inauguration

Asian markets up ahead of Obama inauguration Agence France-Presse | 01/19/2009 7:40 PM HONG KONG – Optimism on the eve of the inauguration of Barack Obama as president of the United States helped most of Asia’s markets higher on Monday amid quiet trade ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations. Tokyo added 0.32 percent as investors … Continue reading »

MLK Jr’s “I have a dream” speech in full

plus, his last speech in 1968 and a CBS report on his assassination, April 4, 1968

Lessons in governance for presidents facing national crises

How F.D.R. Made the Presidency Matter By Jean Edward Smith When President-elect Barack Obama takes office Tuesday he will be facing high expectations. Americans expect their presidents to hit the ground running, and the initial 100 days set the tone for a president’s first term. That was not always the case. Until the adoption of … Continue reading »

President Obama’s White House team

A very diverse and formidable collection of leaders. Click here for the photo gallery and background story

These shoes were made for throwing…

…at the nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue that is the outgoing Dubya administration. Even though Dubya leaves us broken in numerous ways, let us thank the good Lord that it is over. Amen. ACORN should organize truckloads of ‘throwing’ shoes as a going-away gift to Dubya… USA Today/Gallup conducted a survey on Jan. 9-11 and found … Continue reading »

Dubya’s farewell speech

President George W. Bush gave his farewell address to the nation on Jan. 15, 2009 from the White House. This copy of President Bush’s farewell address to the nation was provided by the White House press office to the  press corp prior to Mr. Bush actually delivering the speech: Fellow citizens: For eight years, it … Continue reading »

Philippines: World’s epicenter of marine biodiversity

US to pursue environmental preservation By Philip Tubeza Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 23:27:00 01/14/2009 MANILA, Philippines—With an incoming president belonging to a party sympathetic to environment preservation, US Ambassador Kristie Kenney said Wednesday the US Embassy will take up the banner for environmental issues in the Philippines this year. Kenney said that apart from … Continue reading »

From man’s lips to God’s ears…

2009 is upon us, and from the looks of it we face another year of a deepening economic crisis. But as the Chinese say, crisis is made up of danger and opportunity. I love this perspective. It is “glass half-full” psychology — yes — and it is also politics. In particular, it is about the … Continue reading »