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Philippines' Olympic debacle

December 26, 2012 - 5:16pm

The Philippines’ medal-less campaign in the 2012 London Olympics is understandable because the competition there has...

Do you consider the constant bickering between politicians a sign of a healthy democracy?

May 1, 2010 - 12:00am

Juan Deveraturda, Subic, Zambales: Bickering and mudslinging between politicians is better than resorting to violence and killings. It’s not healthy, but it is more acceptable than the use of bullets in settling...

Inbox World

Do you think that there will ever be an end to the constant bickering between the administration and the opposition?

February 25, 2009 - 12:00am

C.K. Yeo, Iloilo City: We should be glad about the bickering between the administration and opposition. To a certain extent, it is a sign of a healthy democracy. This does not happen in Communist countries. ...

Inbox World

Do you think that there will ever be an end to the constant bickering between the administration and the opposition?

September 10, 2008 - 12:00am

Do you think that there will ever be an end to the constant bickering between the administration and the opposition?

Inbox World

NEXT INBOX QUESTION: Why do you think are politicians engaged in endless bickering?

November 19, 2007 - 12:00am

Inbox World

EDITORIAL – Back to work

October 22, 2005 - 12:00am

The bickering and backstabbing are unlikely to stop, but politicians at least might get some work done now that religious leaders are calling for a ceasefire.

Opinion

EDITORIAL - Checks and balances

July 30, 2001 - 12:00am

A credible opposition is crucial to a strong democracy. While a president may consider it ideal to have a rubber-stamp Congress, the absence of checks and balances makes for an unhealthy democracy and can lead to...

Opinion