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One does not retract the plaudit heaped upon the lady for her to make good her crusade to get rid of corruption in the public service.


In fairness though to certain dissenters, their side of the coin has also to be shown and, their opposite opinions heard or ventilated...


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Businessmen suffer because there is no level playing field. Foreign investment slows down. Higher taxes do not necessarily result in better government services and infrastructure works.


Corruption deprives. It benefits only a few. It makes the poor poorer. People die because of corruption. It demeans all of us.


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NCR growth slows to 5.9% in 2014

By Ted P. Torres | July 30, 2015 - 10:00am

The economy of the National Capital Region grew at a slower pace of 5.9 percent in 2014 compared to 9.2 percent recorded in 2013, the national data agency said.

Business

Customs executive urges maximized use of X-ray inspection facility

May 27, 2011 - 12:00am

The head of the Bureau of Customs X-ray inspection project (XIP) has recommended the full utilization of the X-ray facility in order to realize the maximum net benefits that can be derived from this key operating...

Business

Customs seizes shabu chemical worth P1.5 billion

By Evelyn Macairan | August 26, 2010 - 12:00am

Customs Commissioner Angelito A. Alvarez announced yesterday the seizure of 32 drums of toluene an ingredient in the manufacture of shabu, by the Bureau of Customs X-Ray Inspection Project (XIP) at the Manila International...

Business

UN experts warn of floods in Luzon, Visayas, drought in Mindanao

By Marianne V. Go | August 21, 2009 - 12:00am

United Nations climate change experts have warned the Department of Agriculture of more rains, floods and landslides in Luzon and Visayas, and drought in Mindanao as a result of climate change.

Business

The other side of the coin

By Lorenzo Paradiang Jr. | March 11, 2006 - 12:00am

Some months back, this corner featured local Customs collector, Atty. Lourdes Mangaoang, for her boldness in cleansing her office from perceived shenanigans. It was also a morale booster for her who by then had made...

Freeman Opinion

Light in the midst of darkness

By Fr. Carmelo Diola | June 29, 2005 - 12:00am

Corruption is not a victimless crime. Businessmen suffer because there is no level playing field. Foreign investment slows down. Higher taxes do not necessarily result in better government services and infrastructure...

Freeman Opinion