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Glorifying the Wrong
For those who haven’t heard or read about this one, the following story is very unfortunate — but not necessarily an isolated incident. The very same judgment of glorifying wrong qualities is practiced by many private media outfits and practitioners Continue reading Glorifying the Wrong
The Ghost of Chacha Past
Not a few were surprised when the brouhaha about the Bangsamoro juridical entity and the widespread violence that followed its postponed implentation (or will it be eventually be canceled?) took a strange and surprising turn when politicians again resurrected talks Continue reading The Ghost of Chacha Past
The Bigger Stories
Yesterday’s ARMM elections were reportedly peaceful. But obviously, the bigger story lies not in who would eventually be proclaimed governor. The bigger and most immediate story is the ongoing violence in North Cotabato. Still there are many poll-related questions that Continue reading The Bigger Stories
Aswang: Reporter's Notebook Halloween Special
In October 2006, I joined Jiggy Manicad and Maki Pulido in a special presentation of Reporter’s Notebook. I went to Capiz to produce my segment, which was entitled Aswang. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part Continue reading Aswang: Reporter's Notebook Halloween Special
Full Text: GRP-MILF draft Memorandum of Agreement on Bangsamoro Juridical Entity (BJE)
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) herein referred to as the “Parties” to this Agreement. Terms of Reference The context of referents follows: The Agreement for General Cessation of Hostilities Continue reading Full Text: GRP-MILF draft Memorandum of Agreement on Bangsamoro Juridical Entity (BJE)