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World Press Freedom Day: Freedom of expression, access, and empowerment
Article 19 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights states that freedom of expression is a fundamental right of people.
Permanent friends; federalism’s pledges
Romeo V. Pefianco
Early this year old and big girls calling themselves friends of animals — crocs, lion, tiger, snake, elephant, orang-utan, bear, deer, bird, etc. — felt that proper care/nutrition was denied to their friends at the zoo.
Rotary Club District Assembly (DISTAS 2008) at the historic landmark Manila Hotel
Annually, the incoming leadership of each of the 10 districts of the Rotary International in the Philippines holds a District Assembly (DISTAS) to help prepare the incoming presidents-elect, district governors, assistant governors, district officers, district training team, and training committee for their responsibilities.
Make dreams real
More than 700 Rotarians from Rotary International District 3780 led by District Governor-elect Alex P. Cureg meet at the historic landmark Manila Hotel today to meet the challenge hurled by Rotary International President-elect Dong Kurn Lee, to "Make Dreams Real" for the children of the world.
Constitution Day of Poland
Today is Polish National Day, which coincides with its Constitution Day. The Republic of Poland, which is 94 percent Roman Catholic, has strong ties with the Philippines.
Feast of Sts. Philip and James
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Sts. Philip and James. Since 563, their feast has been jointly commemorated. These saints were among the original apostles of Jesus Christ.
Ascension: Building heaven on earth
Fr. Bel R. San Luis, SVD
Tomorrow is the feast of our Lord’s Ascension into heaven. It teaches us that our final destiny is not in this world but in the next life. Where He went, we will follow.
Last Supper discourse
John 14:6-14
A foundational blueprint
Jesus P. Estanislao
It is common to repeat that a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. In taking that first step, we should always remember to set our compass in the right direction as we begin a long journey.
Margin for survival
Hern P. Zenarosa
If plans of the region’s rice-exporting countries are pushed through to form a price-fixing mechanism to protect their industry, that could be a bad dream for those depending on rice imports such as the Philippines.
Federalism
Florangel Rosario Braid
The resolution on Charter change initiated by Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. and supported by 15 other senators, proposes a federal structure of government. There will be 11 autonomous federal states where each state will elect 6 senators with 9 others will be elected by overseas Filipinos.
Free to be bad
Jullie Yap Daza
Talking about his and Jet Li’s roles in the blockbuster movie, Forbidden Kingdom, Jackie Chan said, "I’m the bad good guy and he’s the good bad guy."
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