Thought Leaders

Thought leaders challenge the status quo and see the world as it should be rather than stopping at what it is. Ideas define and shape our world. Often, what gets onto mainstream media are mere shadows and distortions of the ideas that powered events. Now, undiluted, hear from the experts and newsmakers themselves - the people who are helping shape the ideas that move our world. Note: these do not reflect the views of Rappler.

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Reporting on suicide

by  Chay F. Hofileña  on  March 20, 2013

Journalists are always held up against a standard and are accountable for decisions they make and actions they take

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Shadows of Sabah

by  Marites Dañguilan Vitug  on  March 19, 2013

History repeats itself because Sabah remains the promised land to many Muslims

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Pope Francis, servant-leader

by  Dean Tony La Viña  on  March 17, 2013

Many voices are calling for Francis to lead a sea change in the affairs of the Catholic Church. In a way, it’s a tide...

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The Popes of my life

by  FR JOHN J. CARROLL, SJ  on  March 15, 2013

The popes may be universal pastors, but no one of them is a universal man. Each has his own background, experience,...

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Sabah, Ramos and Arroyo

by  Marites Dañguilan Vitug  on  March 11, 2013

Past presidents--Ramos and Arroyo—used contrasting approaches to deal with the Kirams. But it is from Ramos that...

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The 2 ASEANs must meet

by  Farish A. Noor  on  March 08, 2013

What if this discrepancy between capital-driven globalization and poverty-induced stagnation/inertia is not addressed?

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A Chinese president for ADB? Not quite yet

by  Curtis S. Chin  on  March 07, 2013

Having nationality as a primary factor for hiring or promotion is constraining, and potentially damaging to employee...

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It’s the equity, stupid!

by  Marites Dañguilan Vitug  on  March 06, 2013

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the mega-wealthy in our country comprise a tiny 1%. That leaves many of us...

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Between a fluid region and a hard state

by  Farish A Noor  on  March 04, 2013

For those who seek a happy panacea to their existential angst, history is not the remedy because every single...

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Sabah, Merdeka and Aquino

by  Glenda M. Gloria  on  March 03, 2013

Sabah is not just an academic or political issue. It is about social networks deeply rooted in the past.

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