Testigo July-August 2010 Issue

First 100 days: beyond anti-corruption, real steps to reform -- Beyond an anti-corruption drive or ‘successful’ elections and a peaceful transition from the Arroyo administration, the real test of democracy in the country depends on identifying the real problems and the right set of tools being used to solve or manage them.

RP under new gov't: is there hope for our backward economy? -- Will the incoming administration take the bold steps needed to ensure land distribution and enhance agricultural production? Will the president-apparent promote measures in favor of building and strengthening local industries?

Dark legacies: The economy under Arroyo --The disturbing divergence between the fortunes of a few and the welfare of the many is the most troubling legacy that the Arroyo presidency leaves behind– and among the greatest challenges that the incoming

Pnoy's first SONA rating: Needs improvement -- Letter to the Editor | After the 35 minute first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno  Simeon “Noynoy”  Aquino III aka P-Noy, many people from congressmen, senators, critics  and the usual man on the street find the speech wanting.

Urgent Appeal of Support And Solidarity Statement To The Workers And Employees, Pilots, Flight Attendants/Stewardess Of Philippine Airlines -- As they confront massive retrenchment, contractualization, collective bargaining agreement (CBA), moratorium and deadlock, age, sex and gender discrimination and other forms of attacks to labor rights...