THE MARCOS FAMILY AND LUCIO TAN
Two separate stories have recently become headline news. The first is the story about how PMFTC, an affiliate of Philip Morris...
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- Jan 13
THE CO-CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
It is regrettable that the news and commentaries regarding the “Co-Chairperson’s Report” have focused on the finding that “the percentage...
- Jan 9
‘THERE’S THE RUB’
It is in memory of Conrad de Quiros that I title this commentary about the current Philippine economy, “There’s the rub.” The late Conrad...
- Dec 18, 2023
PROTECTING HARD-WON REFORMS
Dec. 20, 2023 marks 11 years since the signing of the Sin Tax Reform Law, which, in my opinion, is the greatest health advocacy and the...
- Dec 11, 2023
IYE, THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, AND THE MAGSAYSAY AWARD
What does the recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award think about the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize Award? That’s an intriguing question I would...
- Dec 4, 2023
A CASE FOR ENHANCED ALCOPOPS REGULATION
Earlier this year, the Coca-Cola Company launched their beverage collaboration with American whiskey brand Jack Daniels called “Jack &...
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