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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...
Jan 20, 2024


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 13, 2024


‘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...
Jan 9, 2024


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 18, 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 11, 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 &...
Dec 4, 2023
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