To abolish pork, abolish political dynasties – UP Prof
A University of the Philippines professor has offered a formula “for a more systematic” abolition of the pork barrel system: abolish political dynasties.
YOUTH PROTEST. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com file photo)
“Pork” scholars ambivalent on move to scrap solons’ PDAF
“It is not the job of congressmen to impose and implement projects such as scholarships; rather these belong to the CHED and DOH,” said Kenneth Renegado, a scholar of the Gabriela Partylist, who is also the president of the USEP League of Class Mayors.
MNLF Davao Chair Rolando Omalit (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)
“Intention was a rally, not an offensive,” says MNLF Davao chair
"Our brothers wanted to mount a peaceful rally but they were not granted. Do we need to see bloodshed so that our voices are heard?” (MNLF Davao Chair) Olamit asked.
Today’s View : A Churchman’s Exhortations
The venerable Churchman talks of selfishness and greed among capitalists. What about the politicians’ greed for power and wealth? Ha-ha. They are identical twins. It’s hard to distinguish between who is greedier and who is more selfish. Sometimes you are tempted to lump them into the same “genetic” tribe. Are they?
SunStar Davao editor-in-chief Stella Estremera
“It can happen to any of us” says “convicted” editor
“It can happen to any of us. Even because of a mere police story. As long as someone wants to silence you.” So says multi-awarded journalist and editor-in-chief Stella Estremera after a trial court found her and former publisher Antonio Ajero guilty of libel for publishing an alleged one-sided news article 10 years ago.
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