Too many problems have been confronting the Filipino people. To effectively confront these problems and issues, tough but obvious solutions can be implemented. However, the Arroyo government refuses to act decisively, claiming it could not do anything about it or at best, implements peripheral solutions. This is programmed helplessness. BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ANALYSIS The Supreme…
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Crisis Under Arroyo Rages On; People Bear the Brunt *
2004 was rough for the ordinary Filipino. While economists and politicians debated endlessly on the intensity of the country’s problems and wavered on their solutions, the masa was bearing the worst of the Philippine crisis. BY ROSARIO BELLA GUZMAN Executive Director, Ibon Foundation Posted by Bulatlat.com Introduction 2004 was rough for the ordinary Filipino. While…