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网页1 天前 · President Marcos received a long-standing ovation in Congress and widespread public approval last July when he declared unequivocally during his third State of the Nation Address an outright ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), a sector that thrived during the Duterte administration but has since fallen from favor.
Challenge to Filipino voters: support alternative candidates
网页2 天之前 · Latest Opinion. Challenge to Filipino voters: support alternative candidates. Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:30 AM October 09, 2024. If more people voted with logic and reason instead of emotion, we would have better politicians, I am convinced of that. Eleanor Pinugu is correct (“How emotions shape votes,” Undercurrent, 10/07/24).
US vs China in Southeast Asia | Inquirer Opinion
网页3 天之前 · Article continues after this advertisement. As to foreign direct investments, the US is Asean’s largest source, with $74.4 billion in FDI inflows in 2023. China comes in fourth with FDI flows of $17.3 billion, behind the European Union’s $24.9 billion and Asean cross-investments of $21.9 billion. American investments have been shifting to ...
Peace, not weapons, in the 2025 polls | Inquirer Opinion
网页2 天之前 · Iqbal’s declaration means the MILF will keep their guns until the May 2025 polls, which is also the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The yardstick for determining what constitutes “enough” in the decommissioning process appears to be a shifting standard, understood primarily by ...
Change will come from dissent and defiance | Inquirer Opinion
网页1 天前 · Change will come from dissent and defiance. The biggest gambling extravaganza has come to town, once again. It’s a surreal event that happens, transforming the whole country into one humongous casino. Last Tuesday was the last day when thousands of “bettors” registered their intention to participate in the high stakes gambling, hoping ...
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网页2 天之前 · US vs China in Southeast Asia. October 08, 2024 BY: Cielito F. Habito. Next. Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Follow us:
How emotions shape votes | Inquirer Opinion
网页4 天之前 · This suggests that political advertisements whose messages trigger fear and anxiety are more likely to resonate and effectively sway voters. This is further confirmed by a large-scale study published in American Psychology which analyzed data from over 150 countries. It highlighted how negative emotions, like fear, anger, and sadness, strongly ...
Editorial Archives | Inquirer Opinion
网页2024年10月4日 · Inquirer Opinion Editorial offers insightful and timely commentary on current issues, politics, economy, culture and society in the Philippines and beyond.
Grateful over small wins | Inquirer Opinion
网页2024年9月26日 · Grateful over small wins. Over the past few years, I have devoted considerable time to watching committee hearings conducted by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, mostly through replays but occasionally live. What has genuinely surprised me is the unwavering persistence displayed by legislative members in …
Our leaders are a mirror image of our voters | Inquirer Opinion
网页2024年5月9日 · Our well-meaning electorate fail to realize one fundamental truth—our leaders are mirror images of our voters. Attempting to change the image in the mirror is futile. We must change the image that makes its reflection on the mirror. Only then can we change the image in the mirror. The past presidential election …