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A different kind of Marcos

Thursday, 10 October 2024 01:13 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Third of a seriesIMEE did the unexpected. She opted out of BBM's administration alliance senatorial lineup. To refresh our memories, with former president GMA, Imee, the chief strategist, conceptualized the 2022 UniTeam, propelling BBM and Sara to victory. Imee sold…

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The woman DDS love to hate

Wednesday, 02 October 2024 23:44 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Second of a seriesLAST week's column ended with first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos stepping into controversy. She didn't burst into the scene, but it was a seemingly nonchalant depiction of a video clip at the airport departure ceremonies for the first…

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Filipino women in high-stakes politics — she who would be president

Thursday, 26 September 2024 19:11 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

First of a seriesMASS and social media have recently been inundated by a slew of news, "tsismis" and fake news involving Filipino women of diverse status, political color, different persuasions and atypical motivations. But these women have several distinctive traits…

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Pulse Asia — a mad scramble for the presidency

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 23:06 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Last of two partsLAST week's column ended with a rhetorical question: which political dynasty will dominate Philippine politics post-2028 upon the Marcos-Duterte coalition breakup? This conundrum is tangential to the intent of Pulse Asia, per se, but the data points…

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Pulse Asia research — post-EDSA PH presidents

Thursday, 12 September 2024 20:12 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

First of a seriesRECENTLY, a friend shared with me the latest analysis of Pulse Asia survey data on approval/disapproval ratings of post-1986 Philippine presidents — Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (GMA, 2001-2010), Benigno Aquino III (PNoy, 2010-2016) and Rodrigo Duterte (Digong, 2016-2022).…

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Pulse Asia research — post-EDSA PH presidents

Thursday, 12 September 2024 22:12 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

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Ukraine war — Armageddon postponed

Wednesday, 04 September 2024 07:37 Written by Lito Monico C. Lorenzana

Last of two partsIT has been a month since Ukraine invaded Russia, ostensibly underscoring Putin's inutility and continued humiliation with his allies and, more importantly, his credibility with the Russian people who have been led to believe that the original…

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