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The Role of Antitrust Policy in Economic Development

October 2, 2017

By Paolo Lorenzo Tejano, Economist, Philippine Competition Commission Antitrust policy is viewed by many as a complex matter, often seemingly out of touch with the issues of poverty and development. What many fail to realize is the importance it holds in bringing forth economic development through institution building. For developing countries like the Philippines, a … More The Role of Antitrust Policy in Economic Development

Vote well, build our nation

June 6, 2017

By Diogenes C. Dy, University of the Philippines Diliman In this millennial era, social media plays a huge part in our voting behavior. I had my share in defending my preferred candidates over other people via social media. Quarrels with friends even happened. When we vote, we should refer to correct information. With the spread … More Vote well, build our nation

Poverty leads to vote buying

May 7, 2017

By Aileen Sabater, BS Tourism student, University of the Philippines Diliman The less fortunate is the most susceptible to vote buying. Vote buying hinders the democratic progress in the Philippines, but can we actually blame the poor for selling their votes? The poor, who makes up majority of the Filipino voters, has always been blamed … More Poverty leads to vote buying

Philippine politics: A family business

April 26, 2017

By Reg, BA Political Science student, University of the Philippines Diliman Political dynasties are remnants of the long colonial period and affect the system by hampering effective operations of the system. According to Pareto, “History is the graveyard of aristocracies.” Filipinos give great importance to kinship. A Filipino family is characterized by the closeness of … More Philippine politics: A family business

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The Role of Antitrust Policy in Economic Development

Vote well, build our nation

Poverty leads to vote buying

Philippine politics: A family business