Heroes? HE SAYS Aldrin Cardon 11/25/2009

Heroes? HE SAYS Aldrin Cardon 11/25/2009 It takes more than the courage of a hero to forgo an ambition — achievable as it was when the opportunities were clear — and tell the world about it like it is an admission of defeat, even before the real fight is on. Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero just proved that, further peeling himself off the traditional ... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20091125com6.html

COMMENTARY EDITORIAL Culture of impunity FRONTLINE No change forthcoming ZOOMING IN GMA after June 30, 2010 MR. EXPOSE Ampatuan’s Republic C.R.O.S.S.R.O.A.D.S Boycott ABS-CBN? HE SAYS Heroes? SHE SAYS Heroism in our times

Ampatuan’s Republic MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 11/25/2009

Ampatuan’s Republic MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 11/25/2009 Why are the Ampatuans so bold, so powerful, so drunk with power, so murderous? Clearly, it is because they are coddled and protected by the administration. Why? Because they controlled the election results for GMA in 2004 and produced a 12-0 Team Unity candidates victory in 2007. The Ampatuans have a long history of political violence. But to kidnap, kill, behead and rape 40 persons including more than 30 mediamen and 13 women is the height of cruelty and devilishness, so unparalleled in Philippine history. This adds to the black marks of the GMA administration. Gov. Datu Andal Ampatuan has .... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20091125com4.html

COMMENTARY EDITORIAL Culture of impunity FRONTLINE No change forthcoming ZOOMING IN GMA after June 30, 2010 MR. EXPOSE Ampatuan’s Republic C.R.O.S.S.R.O.A.D.S Boycott ABS-CBN? HE SAYS Heroes? SHE SAYS Heroism in our times

Heroism in our times SHE SAYS Dinah S. Ventura 11/25/2009

Heroism in our times SHE SAYS Dinah S. Ventura 11/25/2009 Manny Pacquiao, Charisse Pempengco and Arnel Pineda share more than one thing in common. Other than being internationally recognized Filipinos who excel in their fields, they are Filipinos who strove hard, dreamed big and rose from adverse conditions. They all came from poor, dysfunctional backgrounds, bringing to light a situation that is fairly common among our countrymen. Yes, the Philippines is full .... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20091125com7.html

COMMENTARY EDITORIAL Culture of impunity FRONTLINE No change forthcoming ZOOMING IN GMA after June 30, 2010 MR. EXPOSE Ampatuan’s Republic C.R.O.S.S.R.O.A.D.S Boycott ABS-CBN? HE SAYS Heroes? SHE SAYS Heroism in our times

Bias showing EDITORIAL Click to enlarge 11/24/2009

Bias showing EDITORIAL Click to enlarge 11/24/2009 Had the comment come from the media anchors or even political supporters of certain presidential candidates, it wouldn’t have been surprising. But since it came for a poll analyst who was moreover representing her firm, Pulse Asia, the comment made by Ana Maria Tabunda was not only not based on scientific data, but was completely biased and unprofessional. In a dzMM radio program .... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20091124hed2.html

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