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Bold blows vs corruption, cautious steps vs poverty
BENIGNO Simeon ‘Noynoy’ C. Aquino III became the Philippines’ 15th president on June 30, 2010 or exactly 70 days ago, triggering a contagion of hopefulness among Filipinos. He…
By Malou Mangahas·September 7, 2010
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Poverty of purpose?
THE NATIONAL Anti-Poverty Commission or NAPC was created by Republic Act No. 8425 or the “Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act” that came into force on June 30, 1998, the day…
By Malou Mangahas·September 7, 2010
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Rx for health: Not just money or dole-outs but real reforms
IN HIS message that accompanies the proposed government budget for next year, President Benigno C. Aquino III notes that the allocation for health is 13.6 percent higher than…
By Che De Los Reyes·September 6, 2010
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RP far behind goals to lift plight of children, mothers
IT WILL be his first official trip overseas as the country’s chief executive, but President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III has little reason to look forward to his upcoming visit to…
By Che De Los Reyes·September 5, 2010
