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Collage of a rice farmer toiling in the field (photo from pixabay.com) and of Philippine rice traders' selling price (Photo from Reuters)
The Philippines 
September 8, 2019

What is the Rice Tariffication Law and how is it to blame for the demise of the Philippine rice industry?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2153 Views cynthia villar, featured, Philippine rice, rice tariffication law

Rice is the staple food in the Philippines, and therefore is largely in-demand by consumers. Being in the tropics, the country has the necessary

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Tito Sotto Senate President
The Philippines 
June 5, 2019

Tensions are brewing in the Senate — but for what reason?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1731 Views cynthia villar, featured, senate of the philippines, tito sotto

While an all-out skirmish is occurring in the House of Representatives (HoR) over the position of House Speaker, tensions are also brewing among their

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Cynthia Villar, Rodrigo Duterte and Alan Peter Cayetano
The Philippines 
May 28, 2019

With the Liberals nearly wiped out, will the Nacionalista Party be the next big hurdle for the Duterte administration?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1814 Views alan peter cayetano, cynthia villar, featured, Liberal Party of the Philippines, nacionalista party, rodrigo duterte

Coming off a resounding victory in the May 2019 elections, the Duterte administration has now found itself short of recognized enemies in Philippine politics.

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