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In memoriam: Cory and Ninoy Aquino (and that bastard Marcos)
Funeral rites Cory Aquino Ninoy Aquino Ferdinand Marcos
Leaders remember Cory and her People Power Revolution
World leaders mourn loss of Cory abs-cbnNEWS.com | 08/01/2009 12:38 PM Send to friend | MANILA – World leaders have expressed their condolences on the passing of former Philippine president Corazon Aquino, who died early Saturday morning after battling cancer for more than a year. United States President Barack Obama was deeply saddened by the … Continue reading
Cory Aquino passes away at 76
Corazon Aquino, Ex-Leader of Philippines, Is Dead By SETH MYDANS The NY Times, Published: July 31, 2009 Corazon C. Aquino of the Philippines, who was swept into office on a wave of “people power” in 1986 and then faced down half a dozen coup attempts in six years as president, died Saturday in Manila, her … Continue reading
Full text of GMA 2009 SONA
Transcript of President Arroyo’s State of Nation Address, July 27, 2009 abs-cbnNEWS.com | 07/27/2009 5:08 Pm Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Before I begin my report to the nation, please join me first in a moment of prayer for President Cory Aquino. Thank you, Speaker Nograles, Senate President Enrile, Senators, Representatives, Vice President … Continue reading
Arroyo administration is optimistic about the economy despite gloomy WB projection
Palace pooh-poohs WB’s negative economic forecast Malacanang Palace belittled a recent World Bank (WB) negative economic forecast for the country, saying that the Philippine economy remains strong and resilient despite the global economic crisis. Gary Olivar, the deputy presidential spokesman for economic affairs, told a press conference on Friday that the government takes the concerns … Continue reading
Protected: How might a nation bloom
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Climate change a settled political issue with passage of pro-environment legislation
House Passes Bill to Address Threat of Climate Change By JOHN M. BRODER Published: June 26, 2009 WASHINGTON — Overcoming deep divisions within its Democratic majority, the House passed legislation on Friday intended to address the threat of global warming and transform the way the United States produces and uses energy. The vote was 219 … Continue reading
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, aka Waxman-Markey
Everything you always wanted to know about the Waxman-Markey energy/climate bill—in bullet points You keep hearing about the Waxman-Markey climate and energy bill—aka the American Clean Energy and Security Act, ACES, H.R. 2454—but what’s actually in it? We combed through the 946-page beast so you don’t have to. Here are the highlights of the bill, … Continue reading
Philippines urged to form body for global economic crisis
Thursday, June 25, 2009 RP told to form crisis agency By Darwin G. Amojelar, Senior Reporter ALARMED by the impact of the global economic turmoil, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is pushing the Philippines to create a task force headed by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to respond to the global economic … Continue reading
Villar’s vision of a “New Philippines”
Villar reveals vision for RP in New York –Johanna M. Sampan During the recent commemoration of Philippine Independence, Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. flew to New York City and delivered a speech at the Carnegie Council on his vision for the Philippines in the next few years. Villar said the country’s problems a hundred years ago … Continue reading
Breaking up a toxic tea party
The anti-Obama rhetoric from the fringes of the Republican Party is reaching fever pitch, once again. And while it was alarming during the campaign, this time it is toxic. Even conservative anchors of Fox News are very concerned enough to call it frightening. Watch below. In an op-ed piece published today by the NY Times, … Continue reading
Philippines and her shrinking middle class
RP middle class shrinking even before crisis By Karen Flores, abs-cbnNEWS.com | 06/13/2009 11:09 AM Send to friend | Many Filipino middle-class families were already lost to the low-income groups years before the global economic crisis started. Data from the government’s Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) showed that middle-class families only accounted for 19.1 … Continue reading
Businessmen support changing Philippine Constitution
Filipino-Chinese traders back Charter change By TJ Burgonio Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 05:43:00 06/11/2009 MANILA, Philippines—While she has come under fire from business groups over Charter change, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has apparently found an ally in the Federation of the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII). Speaking at the joint celebration of … Continue reading
People protest move to amend Philippines Constitution
‘Shameless abuse of power’: Cory issues strongest message vs Con-ass By Christian V. Esguerra Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 01:37:00 06/11/2009 MANILA, Philippines—It was the strongest message former President Corazon Aquino has so far issued, and it was roundly applauded in the largest rally against moves to revise the Constitution in three years. Here we … Continue reading
Philippine House of Representatives takes steps to amend Constitution
(Update) House OKs con-ass By CARMELA FONBUENA, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak | 06/02/2009 10:20 PM After months of jockeying, the House of Representatives on Tuesday night approved House Resolution 1109 which will convene Congress into a constituent assembly (con-ass) and propose amendments to the 1987 Constitution, including changes that may prolong President Arroyo’s stay in power. In a … Continue reading
First Latina Supreme Court nominee: Some of her most noteworthy work
Sotomayor’s Notable Court Opinions and Articles THE NEW YORK TIMES Updated: May 26, 2009 Mark Lennihan/Associated Press (1998) Racial Discrimination Lawsuits Against Federal Contractors Environment Workplace Discrimination: Disabilities International Law Second Amendment Abortion Additional Cases Top Racial Discrimination Judge Sotomayor’s most high-profile case, Ricci v. DeStefano, concerns white firefighters in New Haven who were denied … Continue reading
Obama speech on terrorism: Video and transcript
05-21-09 Obama major speech on Terrorism, Torture, Gitmo, and Abuse Photos. Missing only the first installment. 2/6 3/6 4/6 5/6 6/6 Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Protecting Our Security and Our Values National Archives Museum Washington, D.C. May 21, 2009 These are extraordinary times for our country. We are confronting … Continue reading
Filipino student activists win seats on UCLA Student Council
Students First! victorious Students First! and SERVE take most elected seats; Bruins United wins more general representatives Published: Friday, May 8, 2009 Students First! won a decisive victory in this year’s undergraduate student government elections, winning seven out of 11 contested seats in an election with the highest voter turnout in recent history. Students First! … Continue reading
Funds for Ilocos Sur farmers said to have “no effect”
Tobacco fund not of much help to Ilocos Sur farmers By Aries C. Rufo, abs-cbnnews.com/Newsbreak | 05/07/2009 1:31 PM Send to friend (Last of two parts) CANDON, Ilocos Sur—From 1996 to 2008, the provincial government here received some P5.816 billion from the national government’s tobacco excise tax collection. But the likes of Cesar Despe, a … Continue reading
Nieverra’s controversy: Artist first or nationalist?
Martin faces House probe over anthem By Jess Diaz Updated May 06, 2009 12:00 AM MANILA, Philippines – For his “incorrect” rendition of the national anthem at the start of the Pacquiao-Hatton fight, singer Martin Nievera may have to be called to an investigation to be conducted by the House of Representatives. In Resolution 1137, … Continue reading
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