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PH Inquirer: “Philippine economy a rare bright spot”

S&P says PH economy a ‘rare bright spot’ ASEAN reaffirms plan on economic integration By: Michelle V. Remo Philippine Daily Inquirer 11:40 pm | Friday, June 1st, 2012 share220  200 “The economic forecast for many countries these days ranges from shaky to dismal, especially among industrialized countries. Yet, the Philippines and Indonesia stand out as … Continue reading »

The arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice: Obama’s same-sex marriage pronouncement

I re-post this as I watch the CNN news coverage on the passage of Amendment 1 in North Carolina and President Obama’s favorable open support for same-sex marriage. I am moved by the value of this moment in the overall arc of social justice. With equal intensity, I find myself troubled by the retrograde character of … Continue reading »

Industrialization urged as one anti-poverty solution

ADB urges Philippines to push industrialization in cutting poverty By: Michelle V. Remo, Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—The Asian Development Bank has urged the Philippines to aim for high level of industrialization—indicated by an ability to produce and export more goods—to squarely address the long-standing problem of poverty. In a comprehensive study on the Philippines titled “Taking … Continue reading »

Let tanks be beaten into tractors

About three years ago, I posted this because it struck a cord as the first African American U.S. President was inaugurated. I reprise it for three reasons: (1) as the 2012 U.S. Presidential election nears, let us not be manipulated to forgive the backwardness of the modern Republican party, (2) as we can only watch … Continue reading »

The closing of the American conservative mind

The White rage against the Obama administration represents a closing of the American conservative mind. Taken over by the most extreme fringe of its base, the modern Republican Party is unable to engage in reason, which is the foundation of good governance and effective, credible political debate and leadership. The American conservative mind has closed … Continue reading »

Health insurance reform and the end of conservative White hegemony

The violence and extreme opposition that followed the passage of health insurance reform is not really about the fear of a government take-over, as the right-wing wants us so desperately to believe. As the public finds out the specific benefits of health insurance reform, the conservative claim of a government takeover rings hollow. In the … Continue reading »

Pacquiao defeats Clottey; turns focus on congressional race

Pacquiao’s Focus Turns From Boxing to Politics Mark Ralston/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Manny Pacquiao, who defeated Joshua Clottey on Saturday, appears no closer to a showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr. By GREG BISHOP Published: March 14, 2010 ARLINGTON, Tex. — The future of Manny Pacquiao — in politics, in boxing, in acting, singing or … Continue reading »

2010 SANGDAAN FLOOD PREPAREDNESS INFO CAMPAIGN: 100 SCHOOLS IN 7 MONTHS

HELP GOODBRANCH VERGARA REACH 100 SCHOOLS (high schools, colleges, universities) in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines by September 26, 2010 with its flood preparedness message below. STEP 1: Send the info below to your contacts in these countries. Help prevent unnecessary loss of life from flooding and extreme storms during the 2010 storm season. … Continue reading »

Videos on 2010 Philippine presidential candidate forum

The promise of 2010

2010 is the light at the end of the tunnel for many reasons; the economy is showing a rebound in many parts of the world, especially in the U.S. and Asia; Iran is at the cusp of a pro-democracy revolution, and the popular attention to climate change is likely to spread even more widely. In … Continue reading »

ATENEO VIDEO OPEN 11 CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Ateneo Video Open (AVO), now on its eleventh year, is an annual nationwide film competition open to collegiate-level filmmakers. It is organized by the Loyola Film Circle, the Ateneo de Manila University’s premiere film organization. The event aims to highlight the effective use of aesthetically pleasing films as media for social discourse. There are … Continue reading »

Pictures of Pacquiao vs Cotto fight night

Go here for a slideshow.

Full video of Pacquaio vs. Cotto fight

Go watch the British coverage in full here. It is the last link on the list. The site also has post-fight interviews.

Pacquiao wins unprecedented 7th title!!!

(UPDATE) Pacquiao wins 7th world title abs-cbnNEWS.com | 11/15/2009 1:39 PM Referee stops fight as Pacquiao dominates the bout MANILA – Pound-for-pound king and now WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao made boxing history after defeating Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto in their “Firepower” bout Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada (Sunday … Continue reading »

Why care about climate change?

By now, the answer to this is clear to more of us: we care because the rising human toll of extreme weather here and abroad is a growing threat to us all. In recent years, many of us have had direct personal experience with the negative impact of climate change: relatives and friends hurt by … Continue reading »

Pacquaio vs Cotto: “Firepower”

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Pacquaio vs Cotto: How might the fight play out?

“Handa na!” — Pacman ready for Cotto

Pacman back in US and ready for Cotto

‘Baguio did Pacquiao well’ by Ma. Rosanna Mina, abs-cbnNEWS.com | 10/28/2009 6:11 PM Send to friend MANILA – “People’s Champ” Manny Pacquiao is back in familiar training ground at the Wild Card Boxing Gym in Los Angeles, California, 5 weeks after shaping up in the Philippines for his November 14 fight against Miguel Cotto. For … Continue reading »

Typhoon Mirinae, 4th typhoon to hit Northern Luzon

4th storm threatens central and northern Luzon abs-cbnNEWS.com | 10/28/2009 9:49 AM   Send to friend MANILA – Another potential powerful typhoon is heading towards northern and central Luzon area, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday. Nathaniel Cruz, PAGASA’s weather bureau chief, said the storm with an international name Mirinae … Continue reading »