Population indicators
Dear Mr. Maceda: This refers to your column published on Aug. 11, 2012 entitled “Baptism of Fire.”
View ArticleBig Chem, big harm?
New research is demonstrating that some common chemicals all around us may be even more harmful than previously thought.
View ArticleDENR files cases against violators of Wildlife Act
This letter is in response to the article written by a Philippine STAR stringer, Cet Dematera published on July 30, 2012 on page A-28 with the story headline “Teen testifies vs fisherman for killing...
View ArticleStart preparing for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics now
When will we ever hear the patriotic, inspiring proud announcement spoken and seen in international TV heard worldwide…
View ArticlePCGG not yet closing shop
We wish to correct certain factual inaccuracies in articles on the PCGG which appeared on September 1 and 3.
View ArticleFour steps to greater trade and recovery in APEC
Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are taking concrete actions to boost trade, development and recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, in spite of economic uncertainties emanating, in...
View ArticleLet's be vigilant vs terrorists
The terrorist attack in Libya last Sept. 13, 2012 killing diplomats could have been part of the terrorists’ plans to start sowing violence again to countries known to be US allies.
View ArticleDPWH's position on vital expressway projects
This has further reference to the column article of Mr. Cito Beltran entitled, “More power or more partners” that has been published on the Aug. 15, 2012 edition of the Philippine Star and the column...
View ArticleA better pedestrian lane
We would like to call the attention of Mayor Alfredo Lim or the concerned authority.
View ArticleHigh-quality, cost-effective infra
I refer to the articles published in your newspaper by Jarius Bondoc concerning the Special Bridge Building Program and would be grateful for the right of reply in view of the serious issues raised.
View ArticleDeath over a basketball game
A bad call by a referee in a friendly basketball game between the Ilonggo settlers and Moro civilians resulted not only in a brawl but also in the shooting and killing of four persons.
View Article2 US-based groups back DFA Secretary
Rene “Butch” Meily, president of Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of New York, and US Pinoys for Good Governance chair Loida Nicolas Lewis, threw their support behind Department of Foreign...
View ArticleDPWH on bridge program issues
This refers to the comments of Mr. Jarius Bondoc in his column, “Gotcha” (The Philippine STAR, Sept. 17, 2012), titled “Shoddy bridge supplier gets new gov’t contract,” referring to the...
View ArticleNow let us praise famous men
Agee’s line updated would for political correctness add ‘and women,’ thus losing its euphony. But today we wish to praise the three famous men and ideas that embody the Philippines’ gift to the world...
View ArticlePromote human rights
Based on Justice Sec. Leila de Lima’s statement saying that the Philippines has nothing to hide on human rights violations and giving its assurance to US-based human rights groups, as a young peace...
View ArticleThoughts to guide us by
Many people experience grave difficulty in shutting the doors behind them at day’s end. A myriad of things unceasingly swirls and turns in their minds, hurled by the...
View ArticleDPWH official clarifies matters
In reference to the article of Jarius Bondoc which appeared in his column “Gotcha” dated Sept. 26, 2012 entitled “Certain DPWH officers defying internal reforms” please be informed of the following...
View ArticleThe future of cyberspace
In little over a decade the internet has revolutionised our world.
View ArticlePPS fully supports existing implementation of Milk Code
The Philippine Pediatric Society Inc. (PPS), the country’s largest organization of practicing pediatricians, fully supports the existing implementation of Executive Order 51, or more popularly known as...
View ArticleWill films like Bourne Legacy promote Phl tourism?
Will “The Bourne Legacy” promote tourism to the Philippines? Probably to Palawan’s islands which were beautifully shot.
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