By Randy David
To my last column on the current conflict between the Philippines and Taiwan, a country with whom, until recently, we have had only friendly relations, a reader from Canada has written a most thoughtful rejoinder. He wishes to remain anonymous, but, with his permission, I will quote from the rich account he has shared of his experience as a former official of the Canadian department of fisheries in charge of enforcing maritime fishing boundaries. His job entailed protecting his country’s fishery from poachers coming from other countries.
Posted: May 22nd, 2013 in Columnists,Columns,Editor's Pick,Inquirer Opinion | Read More »
Only a week old, and the year 2013 is already groaning under the weight of a terrible burden: the death, by gun, of many innocents.
Posted: January 6th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Editorial,Inquirer Opinion | Read More »
By Rina Jimenez-David
When news first filtered out that a gunman had shot up a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises,” the first thought that sprang in my mind was: “Oh, crap, there goes my column for Sunday.”
Posted: July 21st, 2012 in Columnists,Columns,Featured Columns,Featured Headline,Inquirer Opinion | Read More »