PEOPLE POWER The Paradox of Freedom: People Power in the Information Age
by David Celdran
When public space migrates to the airwaves and the news pages, politics risks degenerating into a spectator sport.
ELECTIONS 2004 Lanao’s Dirty Secrets
by Sheila S. Coronel
What really happened in Lanao del Sur in 2004 that prompted the attempts to silence Brig. Gen. Gudani?
10 Reasons to Doubt the 2004 Election Results
by Yvonne T. Chua and Avigail M. Olarte
The numbers don’t alays add up, and that’s just one reason why last year’s elections are so controversial.
THE FUTURE OF ELECTIONS Can Comelec Reform?
by Alecks P. Pabico
Despite being hounded by controversy, the elections body is resisting change.
REFORMS IN THE BARRACKS The Officers Who Say No
by Luz Rimban
Military and police officers believe reforming the system begins with reforming the individual.
JOURNALIST AT RISK Reporting under the Gun
by Vinia M. Datinguinoo
Mei Magsino escaped the wrath of the alleged jueteng lord who is also Batangas governor.
THE METROPOLIS Battle of the Billboards
by Charlene Dy
They’re big, bold, and not quite beautiful. They can also be a health and environmental hazard, but so far, no one is policing billboards.
WOMEN AND DISASTER Resilience Amid Ruin
by Tess Bacalla
Many more women than men died in the Aceh tsunami. Today the women survivors wrestle with disaster relief programs that don’t consider special needs.
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS A Gift of Self
Young people discover life’s meaning by doing volunteer work.
SPECIAL FEATURE ON PINOY POLITICAL HUMOR
Impersonating Presidents
by Elvira Mata
This is a country where there’s always someone spoofing a president — dead or alive — on TV, during concerts, and from time to time, at people power marches. Five acgtors top the list of the country’s best impersonators.
La Vida Doble
by Tony Velazquez
Because Philippine politics is so ridiculous, amateur impersonators are having a feast.
Mobile Clowning
by Sheila S. Coronel
The cellphone has only encouraged the Pinoy propensity for jokes.
Where Has All the Laughter Gone?
by Katrina Stuart Santiago
Websites and blogs have provided an outlet for political humor, but not all of them are funny.
Kick Out the Clowns
by Alan C. Robles
The popular view is that politics is a circus and politicians are clowns who entertain the public and make them laugh.
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