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February 2015

Editorial

By | Editorial, News

Peace at what price?   THERE is no doubt in anyone’s mind, including those who have expressed reservations and still others, like Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who withdrew their support for the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, that efforts to seek a lasting peace in Mindanao should never end. But at…

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Editorial

By February 2, 2015Editorial, News

Punchline

By | Opinion, Punchline

Prepare for the worst By Ermin Garcia Jr.   PANGASINENSES perhaps may still feel far removed from the bloody massacre of 44 of the Special Action Forces unit in Maguindanao because it did not happen anywhere near the province. The truth is, the massacre will have an impact on the…

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Punchline

By February 2, 2015Opinion, Punchline

Think about it

By | Archives, Opinion

Rep. Bataoil’s view on Mindanao tragedy cited By Jun Velasco   “Mass media information must give way to expert view on security issues,” Walter Lippmann   AT the wedding of Mark Ydeo and Katrina Peralta at the Stadia on Wednesday on Jan. 28), Board Member Pogi Espino showed wisdom and…

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Think about it

By February 2, 2015Archives, Opinion

Playing with Fire

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Lack of propriety or lack of respect? By Gonzalo Duque   THIS is about propriety and professionalism going haywire — or something worse, much, much worse. It involves, of all people, a Northern Luzon education (kuno) official promoting sports, sportsmanship; being a person expected to play by the rules. Remember…

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Playing with Fire

By February 2, 2015Archives, Opinion

Deretsahan

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Mourning after the euphoria By Bebot Villar   AFTER the euphoria during Pope Francis’ visit to the country, the whole nation is now mourning because of the death of 44 policemen belonging to the Special Action Force (SAF) in an alleged ‘misencounter’ with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front fighters. By…

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Deretsahan

By February 1, 2015Archives, Opinion

News Sense

By | Archives, Opinion

Of death and peace By Hilda Austria   THE whole nation was shocked and grieved with the massacre of some 44 Philippine National Police (PNP) Special Action Force (SAF) members in Mamansapano Maguindanao last January 25. After the incident, many questions were raised. Who holds the responsibility for the aftermath…

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News Sense

By February 1, 2015Archives, Opinion