Diasen Unveils “PEACE” Vision by Marciano Paroy Jr. Tabuk, Kalinga, Philippines – Hon. Floydelia R. Diasen, first lady governor of the province of Kalinga, was formally installed into office in a turn-over ceremony initiated by out-going Governor Dominador T. Belac last June 28, 2007 at the Provincial Capitol foyer. Drawing on her proven […]
Politics: Philippine-style?
It is only in the Philippines, where the longest-running elections take place. And it is also where politics has become commercialized at the seams. Why not? With billions in countrywide development funds at the disposal of each legislator, who wouldn’t be tempted to dip his hands in dirty politics? And the politics of dynasty […]
Musharaff delaying action against pro-Taliban Lal Mosque
Saeed Minhas Islamabad: In the aftermath of the abduction and ultimate release of seven Chinese Massage parlor owners and workers, federal authorities have decided to tighten its noose against pro-Taliban Lal-Mosque administration, which is adding to the embarrassment of President Musharaff both at home and abroad. Sources within the interior ministry said that a […]
Doha goes down, again
The “Doha round” of WTO negotiations to increase free commerce in the world was a very difficult task from the beginning, almost impossible in some ways. To find a common denominator between developing countries with strong industry and agriculture, rich countries with even stronger industries and heavily subsidized agriculture and countries with nothing at all […]
Illegal aliens must learn to read, write and speak English
Kudos to the concerned members of the U.S. Senate who took the courage to consider immigration policies that would eventually encourage millions of illegal immigrants to come out from darkness and expose themselves to join the normal mainstream of American society. But some U.S. legislators are still remorseful at the way things turned out […]
Studying Nature in Mexico is an Unforgettable Adventure
After spending many vacations in Cancun, Mexico, I decided to take the plunge and move there to study the beautiful nature I’d admired in my previous trips. Having lived many years in the comfort and safety of American suburbia, it was time for some adventure. After learning Spanish, I went to the Yucatan and rented […]