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Aquino: Focus is to change status quo

by  Rappler.com  on  October 18, 2012

In an exclusive interview with Rappler, President Aquino talks about his battles, the lessons he has learned, and why...

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Murad: From a hardliner to voice of moderation

by  Edwin Espejo  on  October 14, 2012

The gates of Malacañang open to one of the most feared 'enemies' of the state. Murad Ebrahim is now both a...

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FAQs: Bangsamoro peace deal

by  Paterno Esmaquel II  on  October 10, 2012

Here's the Bangsamoro peace deal in bite-size pieces, based on a press conference with government chief negotiator...

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La Salle, Ateneo papers slam Varsitarian editorial

by  Rappler.com  on  October 09, 2012

In two separate opinion pieces, The Lasallian and The Guidon hit back at The Varsitarian's controversial editorial

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2012 Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro political region

by  Rappler.com  on  October 07, 2012

The full text of the Framework Agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)...

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Political parties should grow up, or else...

by  Carmel V. Abao and Ma. Elissa J. Lao  on  October 06, 2012

Voters must realize that there is a need to seek out viable alternatives that fill the void that parties have left...

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Enrile's tale: Hypocrisy and contradictions

by  Chay F Hofileña  on  October 03, 2012

Johnny Enrile's book launch was a gathering of the country's elite who had chosen to conveniently forget -- just for...

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Cybercrime law: '50 shades of liability'

by  Purple Romero  on  October 02, 2012

The Cybercrime Prevention Act may extend liability for libel and allow the arbitrary closure of websites, lawyers say

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Should Comelec disqualify Akbayan?

by  Voltaire Tupaz  on  October 01, 2012

Is Akbayan's proximity to the corridors of power an indication that it's no longer marginalized and an...

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Lower sin tax, less health care for poor

by  Judith Balea  on  September 30, 2012

If lower taxes on tobacco and alcohol are adopted, a large portion of the investment planned for the upgrade of public...

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