Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose 2010-04-08 13:43:30

The Long View News from unusual places By Manuel L. Quezon III Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 22:33:00 04/07/2010 IN THE MUSICAL “CHICAGO,” Renee Zellwegger gets some tips from Richard Gere on how to charm the public with some razzmatazz and razzle-dazzle. Today, the final leg of the national... 

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FILIPINO VOTE: 5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDATE

Today, It was a privilege to be invited in a small gathering of about twenty to twenty five people. My wife and I were invited by someone we knew who happens to be running as a Senator. [continue reading]

The Long View: Sobriety versus Wowowee

The Long View Sobriety versus Wowowee By Manuel L. Quezon III Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 23:05:00 02/14/2010 THE two leading candidates, Aquino and Villar, have taken turns facing the Makati Business Club to put forward their views concerning business and the economy. Their views present... 

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Eleksiyon, telebisyon at pakiusap sa mga nangungunang istasyon

N.B. – This will be published in the February 5-11, 2010 issue of Pinoy Weekly. Sipag at tiyaga, galing at talino, diyos at bayan – para sa kalikasan, kontra sa kahirapan, tungo sa kaunlaran. Sa Pebrero 9 pa ang simula ng kampanya ng mga tumatakbo para Presidente, Bise Presidente at Senador.... 

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How to properly accomplish the election ballot for 2010 election

It’s going to be the first time that Filipinos will be voting for their chosen candidates running for public office such as the president, vice-president, senators, etc. via an “automated system” which obviously poses a big risk of commiting mistakes on how to use the voting ballot. Let... 

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Truth and lice

Whatever else can be said about the adoption of Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan (Makabayan) senatorial candidates Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza by the Nacionalista Party (NP), it is definitely nothing less than an event for the history books. After all, Ocampo and Maza are militant leftists, while the... 

Source:  Filipino Voices

Philippines ruled by Hacenderos

Through the history, the Philippines have been ruled by hacenderos. Since the times of the Spaniards, the hacenderos had been oppressors of Filipinos. At present, majority of hacenderos are still oppressors of the poor.On account of this, Philippine Legislature passed the Land Reform Law and the Comprehensive... 

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The Long View: Wander Woman

The Long View Wander Woman By Manuel L. Quezon III Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 22:49:00 12/23/2009 BACK in 1986, an American editorial cartoon showed Ferdinand Marcos in pajamas, his fist raised in the air, a scowl on his face, and a blasé Hawaiian customs officer saying to him, “Yes,... 

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The Presidency as Trophy

Since Philippine politics has no ideological or philosophical moorings, changing parties or allegiances is like changing clothes to suit the occasion or event. Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero had decided to quit the Nationalist Peoples’ Coalition (NPC) after hanging around for so long waiting for... 

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Liveblogging Joint Session on Martial Law: Day Two

For a background on the issues, see Martial Law konfrontasi. For yesterday’s liveblogging, see Liveblogging the Joint Session of Congress on Martial Law. Today’s session is scheduled to resume at 2 PM and will extend possibly to midnight. 2:05 PM TV shows empty session hall. Ricky Carandang... 

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