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An iron is an element characterized by its being hard but malleable when exposed to high temperature, and if the temperature is too high this iron will melt. At some points, this is how I describe most militant groups; ironic in their principles and modus operandi.

I mean ironic because they want changes and reforms but hesitant to submit themselves even to the least solutions our government is imposing in solving its issues and problems. The present Maguindanao scenario is...

Sometimes I keep on thinking how other Filipinos think and have this sudden outburst of emotion believing what they have in mind is the only idea that has weight and must be heard. Some are even unconsciouss what they are saying are just nonsense ramdom noises without basis.

Look at these statements:

1. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) leader said they were “one with the public in demanding justice for the victims of the Ampatuans. Howev...

This is addressed to those militant groups who staged and are staging demonstrations denouncing the action of the President in putting Maguindanao under martial law. Do you know what a "first aid" is? My reference says: "first aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. Or, better yet let me ask you this: Do you know how to apply a first aid?

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's decision of military rule in the entire province of Maguidanao foll...

This issue is originally posted here. However, my comments (the same as posted below) was not approved by the moderator for reasons I do not know. Just read it.

There are two points we have to consider here: first - how exactly the blogs were written? Did these students observe the code of ethics in writing blogs? Did they not go beyond their limitatio...

This is a reaction to the news "Shell ordered to pay P7B in taxes" posted to the PDI Inquirer Headlines/Nation section, Nov. 16, 2009 issue."

Taxes are the life-blood of the government" an economist says. It is obligatory for every individual or institution to pay taxes according to gain or assets as mandated by the law, and it is the government's right...

The country can not sustain its population without the agricultural sector being sutained by the government. The point is, we can not sustain our economy if we neglect its prime source - the agriculture.

The Philippines was once the center of rice production in Asia. The International Rice Research Institute was established purposely to yield the country's rice production. It was a success at first and other Asian countries believed in what the Filipinos can do. We have the...

Looking back to the pages of history our country had written since its First Republic era is a comprehensive view how its citizens have been managed by our leaders. Citizens of different generations have their own version of development and progress, and the version of politics, as well.

But what is always prevailing is the invisible arms of the capitalists that are somehow manipulating the strings in a puppet show. The leaders who are the frontrunners are unwittingly swing...

Just recently as I watched Al-Jazeera news, an issue catched my attention - "Philippines has the poorest family planning program in Southeast Asia." Few weeks ago, another "not-too-hot" issue also made my ears hot: this is about the issue on "same sex marriage" if it will be allowed in the Philippines or not.

What is happening in the Philippines today? The issue on family planning method is not a matter between the church and the state, but a matter between the state and th...

With all due respect to Sen. Noynoy Aquino, he must have done this long time ago before making his previous announcement to run for presidency. What different will it make now? Is he at the crisis of "decision making" that he needs to validate his previous decision? What more if he is already the President of the Republic? Does it mean that he will decide first on critical issues before seeking Divine Guidance?

Politics is a serious business as we knew it, hence it require...

Dear Mr. Ambeth Ocampo,

Greetings! At first, I thought you are a "woman" because your name sounds like a girl's. With this I could say "I am innocent but not ignorant because that was my first impression", right?

With all due respect, I just want to express my sentiment on your statement, "...contrary to popular belief, ...Maynila (not Maynilad as propagated by the ignorant)" posted in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on 01/22/09 (Opinion/Columns section) un...