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A VIEW FROM THE CENTER: Introduction to Social Market Economy: Laissez faire and socialism, the antecedents (part 2)
Thursday, 03 November 2016 08:56 Written by Lito Monico Lorenzana
Last of two partsIn the capitalist system, where the practice of unimpeded free market is undisturbed by the state, the better capitalized actors will tend to dominate, distorting the market mechanisms. Cartels, oligopolies and monopolies arise and eventually exploit the…
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MILLENNIALS ON THE MOVE: We are a drugged nation.
Thursday, 27 October 2016 20:28 Written by Cyrell Alingasa
We have been in an imperial hangover for a long time, that only an F bomb stint from that big guy at the helm can jolt us out of this long overdue somberness.
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A VIEW FROM THE CENTER: Introduction to social market economy: Laissez faire and socialism, the antecedents
Thursday, 27 October 2016 11:11 Written by Lito Monico Lorenzana
First of two partsPresident Rodrigo Duterte’s recent visit and diplomatic detente to China and his proclamation of a military and economic “separation” from the United States was like a nuclear bomb detonated on a peaceful Friday afternoon.
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CHANGE IS NOT COMING!
Friday, 06 May 2016 18:43 Written by Lito Monico Lorenzana
A Call to Arms to the Centrist Democrats The biggest lie foisted upon the Filipino voters this election is that the leaders we enthrone into government to manage our country’s affairs will change our lives.This is not entirely true!
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A VIEW FROM THE CENTER: What’s wrong with Philippine politics? How might it be fixed?
Thursday, 05 May 2016 07:43 Written by Lito Monico Lorenzana
(this article first appeared on The Manila Times) EVERYTHING’S wrong with Philippine politics – period!This tongue and cheek reply to the first query above encapsulates the frustrations of many a writer on where to begin to dissect the multitude of…
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Why Political Parties Must Be Member-Based
Thursday, 03 October 2013 14:28 Written by Lito Monico Lorenzana
We mentioned in an earlier blog that members of political parties in the Philippines do not pay dues and do not have a real stake in them. These parties are funded by self-proclaimed candidates, party big-wigs and oligarchs. To understand…
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What Political Parties Must do All Year-Round, Off Election Season
Thursday, 03 October 2013 14:23 Written by Lito Monico Lorenzana
The reality in the local political landscape is that political parties are only active during election season. Off-season, they tend to “hibernate.”Ideally though, political parties ought to have activities throughout the year. In-between campaign periods, representatives must conduct continuous dialogue…
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What are Political Parties?
Thursday, 03 October 2013 13:09 Written by El Monico
Political parties are key actors in a democracy. They serve as a linking and leading mechanism in politics being a means of mobilization of the masses as well as the socialization of leaders. They also function as a source of…
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