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The arrest of a Duterte critic is not what you think

The arrest of a Duterte critic is not what you think

by Abegail Jarade A. Nocos | Feb 20, 2019 | Current Affairs, Featured, Residents

The sight of a noted critic of Rodrigo Duterte being placed under arrest bristles the senses. However, if you look deeper, the truth becomes obvious.

The vaccine paranoia in the Philippines is now costing lives

The vaccine paranoia in the Philippines is now costing lives

by Abegail Jarade A. Nocos | Feb 19, 2019 | Featured, Health, Lifestyle

The measles has returned to the Philippines, claiming the lives of almost 70 children. As a teacher in that country, the vaccine paranoia that parents possess is certainly real, and borderline legitimate.

Those who decry teen killed in Duterte drug raid speak from ignorance

Those who decry teen killed in Duterte drug raid speak from ignorance

by Abegail Jarade A. Nocos | Aug 28, 2017 | Current Affairs, Featured, Residents, The Big Smoke Arena

The social uproar over the teenager killed in one of Duterte’s drug raid is systemic to the misunderstanding of my government’s goal. It’s a tragedy, yes, but nothing in the larger scheme of things.

Duterte’s martial law in Mindanao: We need more of it

Duterte’s martial law in Mindanao: We need more of it

by Abegail Jarade A. Nocos | May 27, 2017 | Current Affairs, Featured, Residents

Earlier this week, Rodrigo Duterte called for martial law on the streets of Mindanao in response to the attack by IS-sponsored terrorists – and as someone who calls those streets my own, I desire more of it.

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