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WHY DUTERTE VETOED THE PHILIPPINE COCONUT AUTHORITY BILL

Malacanãng on Sunday (Feb. 10, 2019) defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s veto of the Philippine Coconut Authority bill, first use of his veto power. The presidential palace said it wanted a PCA less susceptible to corruption. […]

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MAKING SENSE OF SCIENCE: SEPARATING SUBSTANCE FROM SPIN

New York Times science journalist promotes the importance of public discourse about science and the issues in our lives. Dean bemoans the absence of scientific minds in policy, government, and media given their influence to […]

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REDEFINING DIPLOMACY

The Honorable Undersecretary Thomas Modly,  Excellencies, Distinguished guests [Acting Assistant Secretary of State Susan Thornton], Friends of the Philippines, Good evening. First and foremost, I wish to congratulate our ally, the United States, for a […]