A Philippines that Works: Noynoy Aquino on economic policy and transformation
A PHILIPPINES THAT WORKS: ECONOMIC VISION AND PLATFORM
Senator Benigno S. Aquino III
// read a briefing of his points here //
Officers and members of the Makati Business Club, Your Excellencies of the diplomatic corps, ladies and gentlemen, my friends and countrymen.
Thank you very much for giving me...
Source: NOYPIPOL: The Official Blog of Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino
Villar should man up
Villar Should Man Up: Accept Enrile Challenge
Instead of crying foul , Sen. Manny Villar should accept Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile’s challenge to prove his predecessor isn’t a coward and debate the merits of the Enrile’s C5 Report. This is a crucial leadership test to see if Villar can truly...
Source: NOYPIPOL: The Official Blog of Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino
Noynoy Aquino on his vision for the Philippine economy: “We need a government committed to transformation”
Sen. Benigno S. Aquino III: “We need a government committed to transformation’
\\ read the full text of his speech here \\
Liberal Party standard bearer Senator Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino III presented his vision for the Philippine economy at the Makati Business Club’s (MBC) general...
Source: NOYPIPOL: The Official Blog of Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino
Funding Fudges
Among the kleptocratic absurdities inflicted in 2009 one that elicited the most responses was the existence of a corruption cartel involving our highest officials, their relatives and “relevant local media” as described by the World Bank’s Department of Institutional Integrity. Karl Garcia recalled...
Source: Filipino Voices
Good governance is the central issue for Halalan 2010
Posted in its entirety from Business World, December 20, 2009
Yellow Pad — By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III
The central issue
The central issue for the 2010 elections is governance. The wide lead that Noynoy Aquino enjoys in poll surveys stems from the people’s desire for good government. Good government...
Source: NOYPIPOL: The Official Blog of Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino
The Christmas gift I cannot give
A BISHOP I know pretends to champion social justice, but, right in his own backyard is brewing unrest.
“His true colors now show,” say a group of parish workers. “He is a moneymaker.”
For instance, he announced that he will celebrate masses in all parishes this Christmas season, and, with over...
Source: Riknakem
It really isn’t over! (the Great Book Blockade… again!)
Just got back from the post office. Apparently, the rumors that have been swirling around for some months now are true — they’re taxing books again. The Great Book Blockade is truly not over!
I haven’t been to the post office in a while so my parcels had piled up this week– I...
Source: Bookmarked!
Visualizing what’s at stake
by Nina Sanchez
Here is a visualization of the Common Credo, thanks to a nifty online tool called Wordle. The Common Credo is the spirit behind Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas’ platform. (By the way, has anyone seen the other candidates’ published platforms?)
These words instantly jump out at me:...
Source: Noypipol's Blog
POVERTY AND CORRUPTION
Introduction
It seems that the word “Filipino” s accompanied by the following words: Poverty and Corruption. Even other nations looked at the Filipino people as poor and corrupt. That is maybe because of the different surveys conducted, but to tell you honestly, I don’t...
Source: Zzaragoza's Weblog
Martial Law: a culmination of GMA’s long grasp on power
by Carlos Garchitorena
Ring the bells. Martial law has once again sounded throughout the land.
In unprecedented violence, disregard for human dignity, and the peace of mind that only comes with impunity, the unearthing of the Maguindanao Massacre is the latest open secret of this administration.
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Source: Noypipol's Blog
