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Not so confidential funds

by Pia Roces Morato - November 22, 2024 - 12:00am

Properly defined, confidential and intelligence funds are the total amount of allocations set aside in the national budget for expenses that involve surveillance and intelligence information gathering activities...

War on drugs

by Pia Roces Morato - November 16, 2024 - 12:00am

It seems that some studies say when Nixon exploited these issues in 1968, he was elected president as his policies capitalized on the public concern over the high rate of drug use, with his administration telling...

War on drugs

by Pia Roces Morato - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am

Did you know that originally, the war on drugs began in June 1971 when US president Richard Nixon declared drug abuse to be “public enemy number one” and increased federal funding for drug-control agencies...

Will America be great again?

by Pia Roces Morato - November 9, 2024 - 12:00am

Some writers have noticed that Americans are becoming more insular and in turn becoming more protective of a legacy – something Kamala Harris could not do regardless of her approach in treating the issues with...

Will America be great again?

by Pia Roces Morato - November 8, 2024 - 12:00am

It is finished.

Duterte 101

by Pia Roces Morato - November 1, 2024 - 12:00am

If I were to be given the chance to teach again, I would have a class called Duterte 101.

To ask or not to ask

by Pia Roces Morato - October 26, 2024 - 12:00am

On the other hand, because of our culture, we have also been able to say things in such a manner that the other person’s feelings are taken into consideration and would not feel rejected.

To ask or not to ask

by Pia Roces Morato - October 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Context, as we often say, always matters and sometimes, the way we say things can affect the outcome.

The intrinsic role of women in peace building

by Pia Roces Morato - October 18, 2024 - 12:00am

The inclusion of women in peace building can take many forms, particularly for efforts in addressing rising global hostilities that include armed insurgencies or civil wars that rip countries apart.

Alternative Learning System and PDLs

by Pia Roces Morato - October 12, 2024 - 12:00am

In my experience 14 years ago, the memory of women and young adults who have chosen to undergo the program relayed to me many times how, looking back, had they only received proper education earlier in their lives,...

Alternative Learning System and PDLs

by Pia Roces Morato - October 11, 2024 - 12:00am

In 2010, I had the opportunity to experience first-hand how the Alternative Learning System worked under the Department of Education.

Confucius said…

by Pia Roces Morato - October 4, 2024 - 12:00am

Confucius said, “If you are courteous, you will not be disrespected.

Finding the ‘BFF’ for your business

by Pia Roces Morato - September 28, 2024 - 12:00am

Equally commendable is the city’s recognition of the vital role nano-enterprises play in the local economy.

Finding the ‘BFF’ for your business

by Pia Roces Morato - September 27, 2024 - 12:00am

I recently caught up with a friend of mine who was in the middle of opening a small business of her own: a humble bakery, which has been her dream for as long as I could remember.

Doing more to protect our children

by Pia Roces Morato - September 20, 2024 - 12:00am

For those who haven’t seen the movie “Sound of Freedom,” I would urgently suggest that you go and see it online and you will definitely be more than teary eyed upon watching the film.

History of Guilin rice noodle

by Pia Roces Morato - September 7, 2024 - 12:00am

In those days of the Qin Dynasty, and in an effort to unify the many kingdoms in the country, thousands of troops were deployed in order to defend local warring forces and in the midst of it, the Lingqu Canal was...

History of Guilin rice noodle

by Pia Roces Morato - September 6, 2024 - 12:00am

A year ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Guilin, a city located in the northeast of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region famous for its limestone mountains and caves.

When culture is education

by Pia Roces Morato - August 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Just recently, Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed his appreciation for more locations with free admission for national museums in the country.

Filipino hospitality around the world

by Pia Roces Morato - August 23, 2024 - 12:00am

From Vienna to Paris to the United Kingdom, a Filipino such as myself will truly appreciate a kababayan’s efforts which will always be a genuine pleasure to have while abroad.

Is Pinoy Pride toxic?

by Pia Roces Morato - August 16, 2024 - 12:00am

I’ll admit….

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