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Take the ominous trend… Foremost is the supremacy of the money factor. No matter how brilliant or academically-qualified, or morally straight, with no money to buy votes, he can not get elected. Conversely, even a dimwit with wealth to burn is a sure winner.


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Whoever most vividly characterizes what a product or service is usually determines how others see it in their mind’s eye, feel it in their hearts, and act on it with great interest. Whoever dreams our dream gets our support. Such a person is an opportunity-maker. Going beyond charisma, he makes things happen.


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CESAR MONTANO AND RICHARD GOMEZ

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Lengthening shadows in Philippine politics

By Lorenzo Paradiang Jr. | March 10, 2007 - 12:00am

There's an adage that says it all, that a nation gets the kind of government that it deserves. When its ruling officials are on the average top-heavy with the dense, the kleptos, the "balimbings", and showbiz...

Freeman Opinion

Looking for opportunity-makers

By Bong R. Osorio | February 26, 2007 - 12:00am

Whoever most vividly characterizes what a product or service is usually determines how others see it in their mind’s eye, feel it in their hearts, and act...

Lifestyle Business