Insights
Poetics of desire - Danton Remoto
The last five years have seen the rise of publishers coming from outside “imperial Manila.” Some of them are affiliated with university presses, while others are run by young, maverick publishers who want to lob new, in-your-face books into the mainstream.
HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY - Pat A. Sto Tomas
Itong nagdaang semana santa ay marahil nakapagbigay sa atin hindi lamang ng sapat na pahinga sa nakakapagod na trabaho at mga problema dala ng pagharap sa mga pang araw-araw na pangangailangan ng pamilya kundi pati na rin ng pagkakataon na mapagmuni-munihan ang mga nakaraan at mapaghandaan ang bukas. Higit sa lahat sana ang nagdaang semana santa ay nakapagdulot sa atin ng sapat na panahon upang tingnan ang ating mga sarili at ang antas ng ating pananampalataya at pagtitiwala sa Panginoon.
Bar Exam: Take It, Pass It and Move On (3) – Carlo Osi
Third of Three Parts
WASHINGTON DC, United States – I was talking to an American lawyer last year about the tradition and intricacies surrounding the Philippine Bar Exam and he was flabbergasted. He thought it was unbelievable that the Philippines would publicly list the Top 10 Bar passers with their grades. He was also puzzled that the exam days were on the four Sundays of September instead of two or three consecutive days.
Bar Exam: Take It, Pass It and Move On (2) – Carlo Osi
Second of Three Parts
WASHINGTON DC, United States – There’s a festive atmosphere immediately after the Bar Exam results are announced. Anyone thick-skinned enough can unashamedly ask for a free dinner from those who topped the Bar Exam. Congratulatory greetings are offered to those who made it. Messages of encouragement are given to those who didn’t.
Bar Exam: Take It, Pass It and Move On - Carlo Osi
First of Three Parts
WASHINGTON DC, United States – The 2009 Philippine Bar Exam results are out. 1,451 passed out of 5,903 who took the Bar Exam. Of the Top 10 Bar passers, 7 are from Ateneo, 2 from the University of the Philippines, and 2 from San Beda, with a 10th place tie. The 2 from San Beda placed # 1 and 2. Congratulations to those who topped the Bar and to those who passed. For those who didn’t, take time to reflect and compose yourself. Then try again.
Greencard for child of a fiancée of a US citizen - Atty. Mike Templo
A fiancée of a US citizen or his or her child goes through four steps to become a Greencard holder or Lawful Permanent Resident.
The Harapan 'debacle': Who's afraid of feedback? - Gemma Mendoza
Instead of pointing fingers and protesting over the outcome, shouldn't candidates listen and take their feedback to heart?
Ang kahalagahan ng maayos na paggastos ng remittances - Pat A. Sto Tomas
Ating napag-usapan noong mga nakaraang linggo ang kahalagahan ng remittances sa ating ekonomiya at sa pagpapatatag sa kinabukasan ng ating bansa. Lalo na at ang forecast ay tataas pa sa mga darating na panahon ang over-all remittances na matatanggap ng bansa.
Action plan for women, peace and security - Miriam Coronel Ferrer
This year’s Women’s Month will close with one victory scored by women’s rights and peace advocates outside and inside of government who have jointly worked hard the last 15 months to draw up a plan that would address the needs of women in conflict situations and promote their empowerment and participation in building peace.
BMPM: Helping Democracy Through a Wealth of Local Insights - Beth Morrissey
MANILA, Philippines - Last Wednesday, March 17, ABS-CBN’s Atom Araullo reported that a mayor in Bustos, Bulacan was attempting to run for a fourth term, despite the three-term limit on all elected officials. The mayor claimed that he was eligible for a fourth term because he had been suspended from office between previous terms.