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The Standard Talks: Our Newest Platform For Enlightenment

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Imagine the country’s most informed experts on any given subject, from a wide variety of disciplines coming together to discuss the most important issues plaguing the country.

A panel of experts, influencers and opinion leaders from a range of disciplines and industries: business, politics, science/medicine, art, education, religion, discussing matters that are hot-button issues, in ways that allow most of us, the non-experts and the man-on-the-street, to understand them enough to be able to form our own opinions and take a stand.

This is the vision behind The Standard Talks, a forum hosted by The Standard that presents varied, and often opposing views on different subjects,

The first of the series, on the Bangsamoro Basic Law, was held on April 15, 2015 at the Manila Golf Club. Moderated by The Standard Editor in Chief Jojo A. Robles, it featured speakers from both sides of the issue: Prof. Miriam Coronel- Ferrer, Sec. Senen C Bacani, Atty. Raissa Jajurie, and Hon. Abdullah Camlian for the BBL, with Cong. Jonathan Dela Cruz and Atty. Chito Avecilla arguing against.

Many said it proved to be sober yet very enlightening – in fact, a surprisingly restrained and intelligent discussion on what, for many, is an emotionally-charged, highly-political subject.

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The second Standard Talks, tackling Diplomacy in the West Philippine Sea was held Thursday, May 21, at the Turf Room of the Manila Polo Club in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Manila.

Moderated by The Standard columnist and veteran journalist Tony Lopez, it featured lawyer and columnist Harry Roque and Magdalo party-list Rep. Francisco Ashley Acedillo who gave presentations on their contrasting positions, and then answered questions from the audience.

The third Standard Talks is scheduled for the second week of July and will tackle the eligibility of Sen. Grace Poe as Presidential candidate. As with the other two, it will be livestreamed over The Standard’s website so readers here and abroad may watch, listen and chime in with their own opinions.

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