BEFORE the headline topic, we strongly endorse Pope Francis' call for Ukraine to negotiate peace with Russia, which Western officials also reportedly urged on Kyiv in January. The Holy Father should not have used the phrase 'white flag,' connoting surrender, but his point of ending the war is imperative.
BEFORE the headline topic, we strongly endorse Pope Francis' call for Ukraine to negotiate peace with Russia, which Western officials also reportedly urged on Kyiv in January. The Holy Father should not have used the phrase 'white flag,' connoting surrender, but his point of ending the war is imperative.
On how the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement , which boosts military linkages with America, affects our democracy and sovereignty, three key questions:Does it advance the sovereign will of the Filipino people? Is there ample consultation and full information on EDCA matters for Filipinos, especially directly affected communities? And is our sovereignty given due respect and prerogative in EDCA operations?Regarding defense and security, we should ask and analyze:How would EDCA affect our...
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