During the period of the Americans until 1991 the Philippines has one of the most modern armed forces in the world, and even second in Asia. The Air Force was best equipped in the entire Asia with more fighter jets than pilots, all were handed down by the US. After the departure of the Americans [...]
January 8, 2008
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It was a long time ago when the Black race, especially those in the African continent, were made slaves and exploited by the Whites. During those times, who would’ve thought that over centuries later a Black man would have a chance to lead the world’s biggest White nation.
The historians can put aside their reference material. [...]
January 6, 2008
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Kenya was a role model for peace in Africa, unlike most of its neighbors it did not engage into civil war after independence. It maintained a stable and strong economy during its early years, posting an annual growth of 6.6% from 1963-73. It was only in the 90’s that the economic [...]
January 5, 2008
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It’s been 38 years since the Maoist New People’s Army Group of the Philippines started clashes with government troops. From what started out as a group supported by the masses as it fought against the Japs in WWII and the military regime of a dictator in the 1970s, it is now a group which turns [...]
January 2, 2008
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Benazir Bhutto is a two-time Prime Minister of Pakistan, leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) after the execution of her father in 1978. An advocate of democracy, similar to Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma and Cory Aquino of the Philippines, and a strong ally of the west.
She would’ve been the key instrument in [...]
January 1, 2008
Categories: World Politics . . Author: Louie Encabo . Comments: Leave a Comment