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BILL CLINTON: GHOSTS FROM THE PAST

Posted on November 18, 2010 by hellokitty

For eight years, he was the world’s most powerful man, but wielding that power – at times – carried great personal costs. Now 64 years old, former US President Bill Clinton visibly aged since they last met – his face more lined and gaunt, his voice thinner. Maria Ressa interviews him in front of an audience of leaders, which represented Philippine history – former presidents Fidel Ramos and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former first lady Imelda Marcos and her son Bongbong Marcos, numerous politicians and top business executives. Continue reading →

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Noynoy Flunks His First Test

Posted on October 5, 2010 by hellokitty

Filipinos have high hopes for President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, who took power two months ago with the largest margin of victory in two decades and an 85% approval rating. His popularity rested mostly on promises of good values and cleaner governance—promises his mother, democracy icon Cory Aquino, made too. Yet his first major test in office shows how early political compromises are exacerbating problems in the weak institutions he’s promised to reform. Continue reading →

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Position Paper on Role of Media During Conflict Situations

Posted on September 14, 2010 by hellokitty

In any democracy, there is a symbiotic relationship between the government and media, particularly during times of crisis. Government officials must resolve the crisis, managing information for that end goal. Journalists report events for the public, which holds them accountable for their actions. Continue reading →

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ABS-CBN steps up ‘Ako ang Simula’ campaign

Posted on June 12, 2009 by hellokitty

You are powerful. You will make a difference. If we all come together now, we will reach the tipping point when change becomes inevitable and irreversible. These are the ideas behind Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo: Ako ang Simula, and there is no better time than now. Continue reading →

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We are journalists first

Posted on May 21, 2008 by hellokitty

In the past week, several people have alluded to Lopez control of the news agenda on ABS-CBN. On May 14, Secretary Eduardo Ermita hinted that an ABS-CBN story on the NBN-ZTE deal was being used as a “diversionary tactic” by the Lopezes, who are also the majority shareholders of Meralco. He said, “it is highly probable given players of issue which is electricity.” That was followed by strong words by presidential son and Congressman Mikey Arroyo effectively questioning the integrity of ABS-CBN News. Over the weekend, the Philippine Daily Inquirer ran a quote from an anonymous source who said that the prize for a dialogue between President Arroyo and Meralco Chairman & CEO Manuel Lopez would be “ABS-CBN’s cooperation.” How independent is ABS-CBN News & Current Affairs? Continue reading →

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