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    February 1, 2017

    The Fighter for the Environment

    When it comes to protecting the environment, there seems to be no enemy worse than large-scale mining firms.

  • The Philippines

    January 31, 2017

    "Bato" Redeems Himself

    In light of the scandal engulfing the Philippine National Police (PNP), the chief of the force – Roland “Bato” dela Rosa – has suspended the infamous “War on Drugs”. In… Continue reading ""Bato" Redeems Himself"

  • The Philippines

    January 28, 2017

    Why Chavit Singson is the Wrong Man to Front Miss Universe

    On the 3rd of November 2016, the reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach announced that the next iteration of the prestigious beauty pageant will be held in her home country – the… Continue reading "Why Chavit Singson is the Wrong Man to Front Miss Universe"

  • The Philippines

    January 25, 2017

    Duterte is Right, Mamasapano was a CIA Operation

    In an address to the bereaved family members of the 44 slain Police-Special Action Force (SAF) commandos, President Rodrigo Duterte called the botched 2015 Mamasapano Massacre a “CIA-backed mission”. It… Continue reading "Duterte is Right, Mamasapano was a CIA Operation"

  • The Philippines

    January 24, 2017

    Condoms for Students

    The Department of Health’s campaign to distribute free condoms in public high schools has been criticized as one might expect in a conservative country like the Philippines, with attacks coming… Continue reading "Condoms for Students"

  • The Philippines

    January 21, 2017

    The Arrogance of Tito Sotto

    You can usually point out the arrogant person in the room, these people share a common trait: in that they feel superior over their peers for a reason only known… Continue reading "The Arrogance of Tito Sotto"

  • The Philippines

    January 19, 2017

    Time to replace Bato dela Rosa?

    It’s important to have trust in the people you have appointed to do important tasks, if they have become incompetent or ineffectual in their responsibilities then a replacement is in order.… Continue reading "Time to replace Bato dela Rosa?"

  • The Philippines

    January 18, 2017

    Zubiri v.s. Trillanes: Is It Really Wrong to Call Migz a "Cheat"?

    Commotion erupted on the Senate floor last night as two prominent Senators got into a verbal stand-off that almost turned physical. Senators Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Antonio Trillanes IV… Continue reading "Zubiri v.s. Trillanes: Is It Really Wrong to Call Migz a "Cheat"?"

  • The Philippines

    January 17, 2017

    Duterte's Police Chief – a Clown?

    With the revelation of high-ranking police officers involved in illegal activities such as kidnapping and the President, himself admitting that he may take “drastic measures” to tackle the drug problem… Continue reading "Duterte's Police Chief – a Clown?"

  • The Philippines

    January 13, 2017

    Duterte's Drug War Targets Foreigners

    A Korean businessman went missing on October 18, 2016 along with his domestic helper. The wife of the former testified that armed men had grabbed the two victims from the… Continue reading "Duterte's Drug War Targets Foreigners"

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