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IN a recent news article by Meg J. Adonis published in the business section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Monday, Sept. 25, 2023), the president of the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation or PNOC-EC,  Franz Josef George Alvarez, was quoted as saying at a Senate hearing that …

I AM enjoying a book titled “Deadliest Sea: The Untold Story behind the Greatest Rescue in Coast Guard History” by Kalee Thompson. Although it is a page turner, one passage which details lifting a man from the ocean into a Coast Guard helicopter deserves mention.  I include an abridged portion of i…

SAYS the headline of a Wall Street Journal news story in May 2023: “What Everyone — Except the U.S. — Has Learned About Immigration “Washington remains divided over allowing more foreign workers while global rivals lower barriers to ease persistent labor shortages” According to the Journal: “Govern…

IN today’s fast-paced world, time can be both a helpful ally and a daunting challenge. Many of us pride ourselves on juggling multiple tasks at home and work. However, amid all this busyness, have we lost sight of the true worth of time? Could our focus on efficiency have caused us to miss ou…

IN the ongoing journey toward a more inclusive and equitable society, one of the most crucial transformative forces is the advocacy for disability rights. This movement, driven by passionate individuals, organizations, and communities, strives to break down barriers, challenge misconceptions, and e…

BC Cook JOYRIDING refers to stealing a vehicle for the sole purpose of driving it fast and recklessly.  The hope is that the joyride will end when the thieves have had enough fun, but it often ends with a crash, significant property damage and someone in the hospital or morgue.  Like skittle partie…

ENDLESSLY arguing over public policies (or politics) will eventually sound like this: “1 + 1 is 2!” “What about 1+2? That’s not 2!” And so it goes, back and forth, about different things, and not the supposed subject at hand. Today, the issue before the CNMI government and its major source for loca…