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I do not know what to make of the “summit on constitutional amendments” last Wednesday at Club Filipino.

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A group of former government and Cabinet officials urged President Aquino yesterday to shift to a federal form of government as the present Constitution has failed to adjust to the nation’s changing needs.

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The government plans to implement programs focused on priority sectors such as electronics, garments, automotive parts and food manufacturing as these have its potential to create huge employment opportunities, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.

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I have news for readers who have been following this column. A book collecting most of the essays dealing with my comments on economic development policy, Weighing In: On the Philippine Economy and Social Progress, has just been released by Anvil Publishing. I hope it is now in bookstores.

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The Foundation for Economic Freedom Inc. (FEFI), a public advocacy group composed of prominent economists and financial experts, is strongly opposing plans to hike the installation targets for renewable energy (RE), warning that this could result in higher electricity rates.

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Jo-Ann Maglipon, the book’s editor, almost   self-deprecatingly called it “a small book that cost us plenty,” but everyone who attended the launch last Thursday at the Metropolitan Museum knew what she meant, especially the part about “plenty.”

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We all want renewable energy, of course. With supply infinite and non-pollutive, it is the smart alternative to dwindling dirty sources like diesel and coal. But should we go into solar and wind if it would swell our electricity bills?

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As expected, oil companies have raised anew their pump prices due to the continuing rise in international oil prices.

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Poe’s spokesman, Sorsogon Rep. Francis Escudero, said many of those in the 19-member "A-team," which includes known economist Bernardo Villegas, were handpicked by the actor himself while the others volunteered their services to the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP).
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I do not know what to make of the “summit on constitutional amendments” last Wednesday at Club Filipino.

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A group of former government and Cabinet officials urged President Aquino yesterday to shift to a federal form of government as the present Constitution has failed to adjust to the nation’s changing needs.

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I have news for readers who have been following this column. A book collecting most of the essays dealing with my comments on economic development policy, Weighing In: On the Philippine Economy and Social Progress, has just been released by Anvil Publishing. I hope it is now in bookstores.

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The Foundation for Economic Freedom Inc. (FEFI), a public advocacy group composed of prominent economists and financial experts, is strongly opposing plans to hike the installation targets for renewable energy (RE), warning that this could result in higher electricity rates.

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Jo-Ann Maglipon, the book’s editor, almost   self-deprecatingly called it “a small book that cost us plenty,” but everyone who attended the launch last Thursday at the Metropolitan Museum knew what she meant, especially the part about “plenty.”

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We all want renewable energy, of course. With supply infinite and non-pollutive, it is the smart alternative to dwindling dirty sources like diesel and coal. But should we go into solar and wind if it would swell our electricity bills?

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As expected, oil companies have raised anew their pump prices due to the continuing rise in international oil prices.

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Poe’s spokesman, Sorsogon Rep. Francis Escudero, said many of those in the 19-member "A-team," which includes known economist Bernardo Villegas, were handpicked by the actor himself while the others volunteered their services to the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP).
[DatePublished] => 2004-02-18 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1805432 [AuthorName] => Paolo Romero [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) ) )
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