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2 days ago · Good things come in threes, with recent government initiatives seemingly tripling the glad tidings of the season. Early this week, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said that, effective immediately, purchase booklets are no longer required for senior citizens to avail of the 20-percent discount on medicines.
Fighting fake news in the media | Inquirer Opinion
Sep 5, 2024 · Truth] is not always the most viral, but it remains to be the best story to tell.” This statement, by GMA Network chair Felipe Gozon, sums up the vision of a landmark coalition of major media organizations and academic institutions launched last week, to combat fake news and disinformation as the 2025 midterm elections draw closer.
Sara Duterte: Is impeachment next? | Inquirer Opinion
Nov 26, 2024 · Another option would be to file appropriate criminal charges against the Vice President since she does not enjoy full immunity. As current Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra clarified during his tenure as Duterte’s justice secretary: “The Constitution does not grant the vice president immunity from suit … the vice president has …
Laws do not provide exceptions: Abortion is illegal
Feb 18, 2022 · Abortion is illegal under any and all circumstances under the Philippine Constitution and statutes. Abortion is not allowed even when the life of the mother is in danger, and for that matter, even when the life of the unborn is threatened. Under the law, the life of the unborn and the life of the mother shall be equally protected because they are equally valuable.
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The uncomfortable truth VP Sara must face | Inquirer Opinion
Sep 24, 2024 · More importantly, the hearing brought to light serious issues regarding the use of public funds. The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged nearly half of the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) P500 million in confidential and intelligence funds as questionable.
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Transforming PH’s political landscape | Inquirer Opinion
Jul 16, 2024 · Political parties must embrace their responsibility to create a transformative political landscape. By investing in research, fostering intellectual discourse, and developing comprehensive policy platforms, they can empower themselves and the nation to navigate turbulent times and build a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future.
Understanding ‘utang na loob’ - Inquirer.net
Dec 22, 2022 · The ongoing debate in social media pits utang na loob toward parents against protecting children from becoming their “retirement plans.” The concept of children as retirement plans connote that the main reason parents conceived their children was to ensure that they would be taken care of in their old age.
The flaws of Philippine democracy - Inquirer.net
Feb 22, 2024 · Our electoral process, political participation, and civil liberties are worth scrutinizing. But today’s column will zero in on the two categories that are weighing the Philippines down: a miserable 4.64 score for the functioning of government and an equally regrettable 4.38 score in the political culture indicator.