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After investing significant political capital to push the passage of the Reproductive Health Act, President Aquino’s zeal appears to be flagging in implementing the law.

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Section 7(d) of Republic Act 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, prohibits public servants from soliciting or accepting, directly or indirectly, “any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from any person in the course of their official duties or in connection with any operation being regulated by, or any transaction which may be affected by the functions of their office.”

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Due to bad weather, the latest storm between the Philippines and China has a chance of blowing over.

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In Hong Kong, government officials and some of the former hostages expressed dismay over President Aquino’s actions on the recommendations of the special panel he created to investigate the Aug. 23 hostage incident.

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Foreign investors have sad tales of being burned in this country, especially when dealing with the government.

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As the ninth anniversary of the second people power revolt came and went, the administration installed through EDSA II touted its accomplishments.

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The United Nations World Food Program has sent an initial shipment of 100 tons of food consisting mostly of fortified biscuits to be distributed to victims of flooding and mudslides.

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One nearly forgotten detail about the Aquino presidency is that in the last years of her administration, Corazon Aquino stopped going overseas so precious public funds could be put to other uses.

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For ordinary citizens, health is a private matter. For the president of the Philippines, health is a national security concern.

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If the government truly wants to end the country’s dependence on imports for food and boost local production of rice and other crops, it should wage a relentless campaign against smuggling.

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After investing significant political capital to push the passage of the Reproductive Health Act, President Aquino’s zeal appears to be flagging in implementing the law.

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-12 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/opinion/20160113/startoon.jpg ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1375487 [Title] => EDITORIAL - Conduct unbecoming [Summary] =>

Section 7(d) of Republic Act 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, prohibits public servants from soliciting or accepting, directly or indirectly, “any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from any person in the course of their official duties or in connection with any operation being regulated by, or any transaction which may be affected by the functions of their office.”

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Due to bad weather, the latest storm between the Philippines and China has a chance of blowing over.

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In Hong Kong, government officials and some of the former hostages expressed dismay over President Aquino’s actions on the recommendations of the special panel he created to investigate the Aug. 23 hostage incident.

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Foreign investors have sad tales of being burned in this country, especially when dealing with the government.

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As the ninth anniversary of the second people power revolt came and went, the administration installed through EDSA II touted its accomplishments.

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The United Nations World Food Program has sent an initial shipment of 100 tons of food consisting mostly of fortified biscuits to be distributed to victims of flooding and mudslides.

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One nearly forgotten detail about the Aquino presidency is that in the last years of her administration, Corazon Aquino stopped going overseas so precious public funds could be put to other uses.

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For ordinary citizens, health is a private matter. For the president of the Philippines, health is a national security concern.

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If the government truly wants to end the country’s dependence on imports for food and boost local production of rice and other crops, it should wage a relentless campaign against smuggling.

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