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Change is what we seek
Wed Nov 5, 2008 5:47 AM EST
Now that the US elections are over and we have a change agent as President of the most powerful nation in the world, the question that everybody is asking, especially in Asia is this--what lies ahead for the region?
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Barack Obama and the Asian Challenge
Wed Nov 5, 2008 5:34 AM EST
Now that the elections are over and we now have a "change agent" as President of the United States, the question that everybody is asking right now, especially in Asia is--how would President Barack Obama tackle issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region?
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Effects of a Barack Obama Presidency in the Philippines
Seeded on Wed Nov 5, 2008 4:55 AM EST (The Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Inquirer's resident columnist Conrado de Quiros wrote an insightful commentary on the effects of a Barack Obama presidency on the Philippines.
Philippine President hits back at critics
Seeded on Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:15 PM EDT (INQUIRER.net Breaking News)
Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Philippines alleged head of state, hits back at her critics for alleged "politicking" and "mudslinging" in the face of an imminent financial disaster waiting to hit the Philippines.
Will Obamanomics work?
Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:11 AM EDT
Will populist economics work for America? Democratic candidate Barack Obama thinks so. "Obamanomics" or "Obamanism" proposes to "regulate" earnings of the rich to "equalize" opportunities for the poor.
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US Congress rejects bailout plan due to Bush
Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:47 PM EDT
More than the devastating effects on the global stock markets is the clear message sent by Congress to the Bush administration--we don't trust you. Apologists for the beleaguered US president will simply say that the vote was election-related.
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Gas shortage creates tensions
Seeded on Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT (CNN)
Over at the Southwest, things are turning very serious indeed, as fellow Americans are fighting over petrol. This is just gas. What if the financial crunch really hit all our homes, what measures will the US government take to maintain peace and order?
Developing States Threatened by Global Crisis-WB
Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
World Bank president Robert Zoellick is worried that the worsening global economic turmoil could "push developing and poor countries" to the edge, already affected by high food and fuel prices. Zoellick said they are anticipating the serious implications of the global finan …
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Army deploys combat unit in US for possible civil unrest
Seeded on Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:58 PM EDT (uruknet.de)
For the first time ever, the US military is deploying an active duty regular Army combat unit for full-time use inside the United States to deal with emergencies, including potential civil unrest.
Be part of Creating Philippine Digital Film History
Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:58 PM EDT
If filmmakers could rewrite The Creation of the World, a lot of things would certainly change – it would be in digital format, black and white, linear, deleted scenes, re-takes, and extras. But it would still begin with 'Let there be light' - followed by camera and action.
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Philippine Economy continues to crumble
Seeded on Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:53 PM EDT (ABS-CBN Latest News)
Despite the improving global economic situation, the Philippine economy continues to weaken. Exports are down. Inflation is expected to breach 12% and more than 57% of foreign direct investments has left the country in the past few weeks. Reason? RP government.
Interesting times in Philippine Politics
Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:49 AM EDT
September seems to be very interesting times for Philippine politics. It's just 18 months before the 2010 elections, and political groups are starting to throw muck at each other.
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In aid of politics? Villar should be investigated
Seeded on Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:34 AM EDT (INQUIRER.net Breaking News)
Politics is being blamed for the so-called "theatrics" of Philippine Senator Ping Lacson against Philippine Senate President Manny Villar.
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