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The future of sustainable energy

"This is just the tip of the iceberg."     The purpose of expropriation, like its counterparts police power and power of taxation, is to serve the...

Anatomy of a failed pandemic response

"She sums it up in one word: ‘Palpak.’"     Being unjustly detained for trumped-up charges has not sidelined Senator Leila De Lima who continues to perform...

Marathon run in the mud

"Let us seize the moment!"     “Reinvent resistance at this turning point” is the last and final letter in the trilogy compiled by two of our...

Justice for Randy Echanis

"He is the third peace negotiator killed by enemies of peace." “Reinvent the Pursuit of Peace” is the second installment in the trilogy of letters...

Reinventing resistance in the COVID era

"This is for Filipinos who believe in a country ruled by democracy, human rights, and social justice."   “Reinvent Resistance!” is a compilation of three letters...

Big energy fight in Iloilo

"Why let a rookie bypass a veteran player in the middle of a crucial game?" The Panay Electric Company (PECO) has been the power service provider...

Sonny, Obet, and Pat

"They planted so many trees, and we will build on their work."   Last Tuesday, I wrote about Jun Factoran and Rolly Metin, founding leaders of...

Pillars of our environmental community

"I thank them for their contributions to the intergenerational work on the environment."   June is environment month. This is because major environmental conferences were held...

A stranded Philippines

"Why are Filipinos seeing their situation so negatively?"     "¨In my last column, I wrote about the special Social Weather Stations (SWS) May 4-10, 2020 COVID-19...

Free exercise of religion

"I miss going to Church and experiencing the sacraments."     In the landmark case of Estrada vs. Escritor, former Chief Justice Reynato Puno traces the long...

Baron and Ressa, on press freedom

"These are wise and courageous words."     Hands down, two of the best and most important commencement speeches delivered in this unique graduation season were by...

Gross violations of De Lima’s rights

"This incommunicado detention of the senator is illegal under Philippine and international law."   Yesterday, June 5, Atty. Chel Diokno, one of the legal counsels of...

Warrantless arrests in a pandemic

"Protecting public health and respecting human rights need not be mutually exclusive."   As Metro Manila is set to ease restrictions and transition from Modified Enhanced...

Pentecost during a pandemic

"May we be better, not bitter, persons after this ordeal."     Metro Manila and most of the country are about to emerge from months of strict...
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