The Philippines still bears the scars of military dictatorship, which was imposed 40 years ago this month, says Iris Gonzales.
After the floods, the blame game starts in the Philippines
The Church says the catastrophe is a punishment from God. Really? asks Iris Gonzales.
- Iris Gonzales
- August 14, 2012
- 0
Liberators, step aside! Let the administrators in
Mgcini Nyoni explains why revolutionary leaders make poor presidents.
- Mgcini Nyoni
- August 9, 2012
- 7
Ratings v quality – time for the media to do the right thing
With education losing out to sensationalism, the current balance is all wrong, says Iris Gonzales.
- Iris Gonzales
- July 9, 2012
- 0
Can you teach people peace?
Iris Gonzales attends a workshop in Germany to find out.
- Iris Gonzales
- June 29, 2012
- 7
A ‘strategic silence’ on Syria – to the Philippines’ shame
Iris Gonzales on an uncomfortable absence at this month’s Human Rights Council meeting.
- Iris Gonzales
- June 12, 2012
- 0
Poor Indian kids checkmating the odds
One man’s drive to teach dalit children chess is putting pride back into a community, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- June 7, 2012
- 19
Single motherhood: muddling through the mayhem
We all have dreams of a better life, says Iris Gonzales. But can the Philippine government help to fulfil them?
- Iris Gonzales
- May 29, 2012
- 1
Zimbabwe: the curse of fabrication and exaggeration
Massaging the truth for a good story doesn’t help reshape reality, argues Mgcini Nyoni.
- Mgcini Nyoni
- May 11, 2012
- 2
Finance leaders come out to play in the Philippines
But how exactly will the Asian Development Bank meeting help the poor? asks Iris Gonzales.
- Iris Gonzales
- May 2, 2012
- 0
World Bank bullying must stop!
Iris Gonzales has strong words for incoming bank boss Jim Yong Kim.
- Iris Gonzales
- April 18, 2012
- 0
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