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INEQUALITY

By ANTONIO S. LOPEZ Oxfam is calling on governments to introduce one-off solidarity wealth taxes and windfalltaxes to end crisis profiteering, and permanently increase taxes on the richest 1%, for exampleto at least 60% of […]

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BBM trip deepens, strengthens Philippines-China ties

A NEW CHAPTER By President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (Arrival Statement during his State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, Maharlika in Villamor Airbase, Pasay City, Jan. 5, 2023) Thank you very much, Secretary […]

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MAN OF THE HOUR, HERO OF THE YEAR

“WE WILL PULL THROUGH” By Antonio S. Lopez In 2023, the man of the hour –and possibly, the hero of the year— is our central banker, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe Manguiat Medalla, 73, […]

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Economic Crisis

By TONY LOPEZ An economic crisis. That is a very strong possibility for the Philippines in 2023. Major corporations are reporting dramatic declines in sales – both in volume and value (with a price increase).   […]