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Better compensation package urged for teachers

Posted on September 5, 2013

By Perla Lena TACLOBAN CITY, (PNA) — The Philippine government should look into the state of teachers and work on a better compensation package to encourage younger generations to pursue education courses….

Why stay in the Philippines?

Posted on June 18, 2013

By DLS Pineda Year in and year out, the Independence Day Question remains a favorite: Are we truly free or not? Time and time again, the answer remains a resounding “no,” and…

Filipino voters should be blamed for the Philippines’ problems

Posted on May 31, 2013

by Ilda I don’t think there is a point in holding elections in the Philippines. It’s so expensive and the whole process just disrupts normal activities and keeps Filipinos from moving forward….

Boracay as world’s best? ‘Hardly,’ says LA Times travel editor Calls WV’s tourist destination a big disappointment

Posted on May 30, 2013

By Florence F. Hibionada/PNS CALIFORNIA, USA – More fun in the Philippines? Maybe. Or to borrow the word of a Los Angeles (LA) Times Travel Editor, “hardly.” The reason? Boracay, the Philippines’…

What a Difference Years Make!

Posted on December 9, 2011

By Daniel Escurel Occeno I was able to visit Metro Manila. There are no automobile dealerships in the small town of Gubat, Sorsogon Province so we had to go to Metro Manila…

Nature, green and technology

Posted on October 3, 2011

Arch. Celso C. Nieves, FUAP, CAAIF There are many definitions of Green. Green is color, abundance, amateur, novice, raw, and many more. There is a new definition of Green which was created…

I Voted; How About You?

Posted on October 26, 2010

By Daniel Escurel Occeno I was able to vote after waiting 24 hours from whatever caused the delay. The only loser I saw was Barack Obama because there will be those wanting…

‘Mr. President, something in you has to die’

Posted on September 18, 2010

By Reyn Barnido This is not anymore about failing to handle the hostage-taking as much as this is about fulfilling the promises of your oath-taking. This is not just about nine people…

Muling Nabihag

Posted on July 29, 2010

Ilang siglo na rin ang nakararaan nang unang mamataan ng mga dayuhan ang kahali-halinang taglay na katangian ng isang kapuluan. Una’y nakipagkaibigan sila sa dinatnan nilang mga tao sa lugar na kanilang…

SILA NA NGA BA?

Posted on June 22, 2010

Nitong nagdaang dekada lamang tila nabuksan ang aking isipan at damdaming pagkabahala sa mga nangyayari sa ating lipunan. Hindi na gaya ng dati noong ako’y nasa murang edad pa lamang na ang…

Victory

Posted on June 16, 2010

By: Leo C. Bandejo The very first automated election finally brought to conclusion; Aquino reigns. As what most of the Filipinos says; “Aquino’s triumph is the start of change in Philippines”. But…

Patio Pacific Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence

Posted on February 12, 2010

This year, Patio Pacific will celebrate its 20th anniversary and as such, they are slashing off prices for as low as Php 2,000/person during the 17th Philippine Travel Tour Expo at the…

In every Filipino is a hero waiting to be born

Posted on January 11, 2010

I believe in the Filipino. I have faith in his inherent capabilities for nation-building and I fully support his aspirations for a better quality of life. The Filipino is a diligent and…

Can financial betting make money??

Posted on December 11, 2008

Nowadays, there are many different investment tools and platforms for traders and investors to build their fortune. There are several reasons why investors keep financial betting in their portfolio when it comes…

Senate coup – naked power grab?

Posted on November 25, 2008

Senate coup – naked power grab? What this ‘coup’ – unceremoniously unseating Sen. Manny Villar out of the Senate presidency by forcing him to resign on the face of a resolution that…

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