“Is it a move to gain (more) support from the Catholic Church?” This was the first thought that came to mind when I heard the news that government had suddenly imposed a moratorium on kidney transplants to foreigners.
Taking a second look, this is one good move made by the government. Finally, something positive has been [...]
An interesting issue is discussed over at Eye on DNA: Newborn Genetic Screening vs Right to Privacy.
Basically, the big groups and associations of health professionals in the US are arguing that all newborns should be screened for 29 genetic disorders. Being a Federal Republic, this kind of notion or policy varies from state to state.
Some [...]
This is one of the most ridiculous and revolting news I’ve ever read since I heard that Cesar Montano and Manny Pacquiao are running in the upcoming May elections in our country.
Sweden seeks telecoms monitoring
Sweden’s government has presented a bill to give its defence intelligence agency powers to monitor any e-mail or phone call into [...]
Resigned Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz, Jr is right on the mark by stressing that he prefers to have another civilian, with no deep military ties or connections to succeed him as the new defense chief.
This is by far one of the most sensible thing I’ve heard from the men and women who compose the Arroyo administration, or in Cruz’ case, once become part of.
Ever since Arroyo took over the reigns of power, the military has been at the center of scandals, controversies and most likely behind the scenes of the recent rise in political killings and massive human rights abuses suffered by the peasant, labor and even laity leaders critical of the Arroyo administration.
