Liberal Times Manila Podcast http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/index.html en-us 2006 The Liberal Times Manila Podcast A regular program with news and commentary brought to you by the Philippine Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Created by Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines The Liberal Times Manila Podcast is a regular program with news and commentary brought to you by the Philippine Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. Explore more at www.fnf.org.ph or e-mail us at liberal@fnst.org The Liberal Times Manila Podcast is a regular program with news and commentary brought to you by the Philippine Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. Explore more at www.fnf.org.ph or e-mail us at liberal@fnst.org Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines liberal@fnst.org Politics http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-45.html Chief Justice Reynato Puno reaches mandatory retirement on 17 May 2010. Two conflicting concerns arise because of this: a vacancy in a critical position in the Supreme Court vs. the constitutional ban on midnight appointments. Fr. Joaquin Bernas, S.J., a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission, explores these constitutional issues. On one hand, the constitution bans midnight appointments. Thus, the president cannot make any appointments after March 10. The only exception would be temporary appointments to the executive department in cases where this is absolutely necessary. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EDT Chief Justice Reynato Puno reaches mandatory retirement on 17 May 2010. Two conflicting concerns arise because of this: a vacancy in a critical position in the Supreme Court vs. the constitutional ban on midnight appointments. Fr. Joaquin Bernas, S.J., a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission, explores these constitutional issues. On one hand, the constitution bans midnight appointments. Thus, the president cannot make any appointments after March 10. The only exception would be temporary appointments to the executive department in cases where this is absolutely necessary. Chief Justice Reynato Puno reaches mandatory retirement on 17 May 2010. Two conflicting concerns arise because of this: a vacancy in a critical position in the Supreme Court vs. the constitutional ban on midnight appointments. Fr. Joaquin Bernas, S.J., a member of the 1986 Constitutional Commission, explores these constitutional issues. On one hand, the constitution bans midnight appointments. Thus, the president cannot make any appointments after March 10. The only exception would be temporary appointments to the executive department in cases where this is absolutely necessary. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 14:12 http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-44.html Attorney Ferdinand Rafanan, director of the law department of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), discusses how COMELEC is preparing to conduct the country’s first nationwide fully automated elections. He explains the new voting process and the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines. Atty. Rafanan also talks about the different contingency measures in place should the automated systems malfunction. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EDT Attorney Ferdinand Rafanan, director of the law department of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), discusses how COMELEC is preparing to conduct the country’s first nationwide fully automated elections. He explains the new voting process and the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines. Atty. Rafanan also talks about the different contingency measures in place should the automated systems malfunction. Attorney Ferdinand Rafanan, director of the law department of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), discusses how COMELEC is preparing to conduct the country’s first nationwide fully automated elections. He explains the new voting process and the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines. Atty. Rafanan also talks about the different contingency measures in place should the automated systems malfunction. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 40:37 http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-43.html Bantay Balota lawyer, Ronald Solis, questions the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)'s capability of executing a nationwide automated election. He points out several administrative and technical issues that COMELEC should tackle. Attorney Solis focuses on eight critical areas: source code review, printing of ballots, education and training, testing and sealing of machines, transmission concerns, access to the server, manual audit and a continuity plan. He discuses each point extensively, examines possible scenarios and offers recommendations to address deficiencies. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:15:00 EDT Bantay Balota lawyer, Ronald Solis, questions the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)'s capability of executing a nationwide automated election. He points out several administrative and technical issues that COMELEC should tackle. Attorney Solis focuses on eight critical areas: source code review, printing of ballots, education and training, testing and sealing of machines, transmission concerns, access to the server, manual audit and a continuity plan. He discuses each point extensively, examines possible scenarios and offers recommendations to address deficiencies. Bantay Balota lawyer, Ronald Solis, questions the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)'s capability of executing a nationwide automated election. He points out several administrative and technical issues that COMELEC should tackle. Attorney Solis focuses on eight critical areas: source code review, printing of ballots, education and training, testing and sealing of machines, transmission concerns, access to the server, manual audit and a continuity plan. He discuses each point extensively, examines possible scenarios and offers recommendations to address deficiencies. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 47:40 http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-42.html Critics of liberalism would like to blame the onset of the global financial crisis on it. However, Dr. Felipe Medalla, Foundation for Economic Freedom chairman, argues otherwise. He points to the weakening of the rule of law in the United States as one of the main factors for the crisis. He talks about how the corruption in its financial system and regulatory failures led to the meltdown. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EDT Critics of liberalism would like to blame the onset of the global financial crisis on it. However, Dr. Felipe Medalla, Foundation for Economic Freedom chairman, argues otherwise. He points to the weakening of the rule of law in the United States as one of the main factors for the crisis. He talks about how the corruption in its financial system and regulatory failures led to the meltdown. Critics of liberalism would like to blame the onset of the global financial crisis on it. However, Dr. Felipe Medalla, Foundation for Economic Freedom chairman, argues otherwise. He points to the weakening of the rule of law in the United States as one of the main factors for the crisis. He talks about how the corruption in its financial system and regulatory failures led to the meltdown. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 46:07 http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-41.html In the Philippines, the problems of property rights are complex. Dr. Arturo Corpuz, vice president for Urban and Regional Planning of Ayala Land, draws from personal experience and speaks about land acquisition problems. He discusses how property rights are meaningful only to the extent that you can utilize the land and extract value from it. Unfortunately difficulties with ownership, documentation and process, zoning and access hamper the realization of property's full potential. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EDT In the Philippines, the problems of property rights are complex. Dr. Arturo Corpuz, vice president for Urban and Regional Planning of Ayala Land, draws from personal experience and speaks about land acquisition problems. He discusses how property rights are meaningful only to the extent that you can utilize the land and extract value from it. Unfortunately difficulties with ownership, documentation and process, zoning and access hamper the realization of property's full potential. In the Philippines, the problems of property rights are complex. Dr. Arturo Corpuz, vice president for Urban and Regional Planning of Ayala Land, draws from personal experience and speaks about land acquisition problems. He discusses how property rights are meaningful only to the extent that you can utilize the land and extract value from it. Unfortunately difficulties with ownership, documentation and process, zoning and access hamper the realization of property's full potential. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 25:21 http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-40.html Dr. Emmanuel de Dios, dean of the University of the Philippines School of Economics, examines the development of the idea of property rights in western philosophy. He explains that the rationale for property rights can be summed up into two opposing thoughts: the natural rights view and the welfare or utilitarian view. The natural rights notion is that property rights are absolute. They are intrinsically linked to the individual’s aim for liberty, well-being and progress, and they cannot be tampered with. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EDT Dr. Emmanuel de Dios, dean of the University of the Philippines School of Economics, examines the development of the idea of property rights in western philosophy. He explains that the rationale for property rights can be summed up into two opposing thoughts: the natural rights view and the welfare or utilitarian view. The natural rights notion is that property rights are absolute. They are intrinsically linked to the individual’s aim for liberty, well-being and progress, and they cannot be tampered with. Dr. Emmanuel de Dios, dean of the University of the Philippines School of Economics, examines the development of the idea of property rights in western philosophy. He explains that the rationale for property rights can be summed up into two opposing thoughts: the natural rights view and the welfare or utilitarian view. The natural rights notion is that property rights are absolute. They are intrinsically linked to the individual’s aim for liberty, well-being and progress, and they cannot be tampered with. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 46:10 http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-39.html Drawing from John Nye's talk on elites and reform, Noel Maurer, associate professor of Harvard Business School, talks about a time in our history when dominant interests found it beneficial to allow reforms in the country. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EDT Drawing from John Nye's talk on elites and reform, Noel Maurer, associate professor of Harvard Business School, talks about a time in our history when dominant interests found it beneficial to allow reforms in the country. Drawing from John Nye's talk on elites and reform, Noel Maurer, associate professor of Harvard Business School, talks about a time in our history when dominant interests found it beneficial to allow reforms in the country. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 23:08 Property, Rights, Political, Philisophy, Emmanuel De Dios, Philippines http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-38.html Professor John Nye of George Mason University discusses the importance of New Institutional Economics to developing countries. He talks about how reforms are best understood from the default position of poverty. In fact it is the prosperity of some nations that is a rare and recent event. The real issue is how countries can rise out of destitution, and why it is particularly difficult to do so. Tue, 17 Aug 2009 18:10:00 EDT Professor John Nye of George Mason University discusses the importance of New Institutional Economics to developing countries. He talks about how reforms are best understood from the default position of poverty. In fact it is the prosperity of some nations that is a rare and recent event. The real issue is how countries can rise out of destitution, and why it is particularly difficult to do so. Professor John Nye of George Mason University discusses the importance of New Institutional Economics to developing countries. He talks about how reforms are best understood from the default position of poverty. In fact it is the prosperity of some nations that is a rare and recent event. The real issue is how countries can rise out of destitution, and why it is particularly difficult to do so. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 20:32 New Institutional Economics, John Nye, Property Rights, Friedrich, Naumann, foundation http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-37.html Joe Hansen, U.S. Democratic Party political consultant, shares anecdotes form the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign. He attributes its success to its "standing the traditional campaign structure on its head." He talks about how it was run on the basis of respect, inclusion and empowerment. Hansen mentions how there were no preconditions; anybody who wanted to work in the campaign was welcomed. He also contrasted Obama's campaign style with that of Clinton's and McCain's and discussed their mistakes. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:51:00 EDT Joe Hansen, U.S. Democratic Party political consultant, shares anecdotes form the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign. He attributes its success to its "standing the traditional campaign structure on its head." He talks about how it was run on the basis of respect, inclusion and empowerment. Hansen mentions how there were no preconditions; anybody who wanted to work in the campaign was welcomed. He also contrasted Obama's campaign style with that of Clinton's and McCain's and discussed their mistakes. Joe Hansen, U.S. Democratic Party political consultant, shares anecdotes form the Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign. He attributes its success to its "standing the traditional campaign structure on its head." He talks about how it was run on the basis of respect, inclusion and empowerment. Hansen mentions how there were no preconditions; anybody who wanted to work in the campaign was welcomed. He also contrasted Obama's campaign style with that of Clinton's and McCain's and discussed their mistakes. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 56:13 Chito, Gascon, Jose Luis Martin, Liberal, Party, Cha-cha, Chacha, Charter Change http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-36.html Liberal Party Director General Jose Luis Martin Gascon questions the motives behind the administration’s push for constitutional change. As a 1987 constitutional commissioner, he agrees that perhaps it is time to revisit it as it is the longest serving charter without any amendments. However, he cautions that now is not an appropriate time as present initiatives look to be designed chiefly to benefit those currently in power. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:30:00 EDT Liberal Party Director General Jose Luis Martin Gascon questions the motives behind the administration’s push for constitutional change. As a 1987 constitutional commissioner, he agrees that perhaps it is time to revisit it as it is the longest serving charter without any amendments. However, he cautions that now is not an appropriate time as present initiatives look to be designed chiefly to benefit those currently in power. Liberal Party Director General Jose Luis Martin Gascon questions the motives behind the administration’s push for constitutional change. As a 1987 constitutional commissioner, he agrees that perhaps it is time to revisit it as it is the longest serving charter without any amendments. However, he cautions that now is not an appropriate time as present initiatives look to be designed chiefly to benefit those currently in power. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 24:48 Chito, Gascon, Jose Luis Martin, Liberal, Party, Cha-cha, Chacha, Charter Change http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-35.html Siegfried Herzog analyzes Germany’s ingredients for competitiveness as well as its disadvantages. He weighs the benefits of its dual system of education, the relationship between its trade unions and employers, its financing system and its efficient bureaucracy against the weaknesses of its high labor costs and greatly regulated labor market. Fri, 18 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EDT Siegfried Herzog analyzes Germany's ingredients for competitiveness as well as its disadvantages. He weighs the benefits of its dual system of education, the relationship between its trade unions and employers, its financing system and its efficient bureaucracy against the weaknesses of its high labor costs and greatly regulated labor market. Siegfried Herzog analyzes Germany's ingredients for competitiveness as well as its disadvantages. He weighs the benefits of its dual system of education, the relationship between its trade unions and employers, its financing system and its efficient bureaucracy against the weaknesses of its high labor costs and greatly regulated labor market. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 26:42 Siegfried Herzog, Philippine, Economic, Society, Competitiveness, Germany, Lessons http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-34.html Excerpts from the speech of Senator Manual "MAR" Roxas II, Liberal Party president, at the September launch of the Philippine edition of the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW): 2008 Report. He explains that economic freedom is based on property rights. When these are protected by law, Filipinos are free to produce and trade goods. Unfortunately, the country's ungainly laws and inefficient judicial system restrain it from moving forward. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EDT Excerpts from the speech of Senator Manual "MAR" Roxas II, Liberal Party president, at the September launch of the Philippine edition of the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW): 2008 Report. He explains that economic freedom is based on property rights. When these are protected by law, Filipinos are free to produce and trade goods. Unfortunately, the country's ungainly laws and inefficient judicial system restrain it from moving forward. Excerpts from the speech of Senator Manual "MAR" Roxas II, Liberal Party president, at the September launch of the Philippine edition of the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW): 2008 Report. He explains that economic freedom is based on property rights. When these are protected by law, Filipinos are free to produce and trade goods. Unfortunately, the country's ungainly laws and inefficient judicial system restrain it from moving forward. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 12:70 Economic, Freedom, World, Index, Philippine, Edition, Mar Roxas http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-33.html Isabela Governor Grace Padaca talks about how her Ramon Magsaysay award reaffirms her efforts to empower people to use their democratic right to elect leaders of their own choosing. Four years after bringing down the “Dy-nasty” in Isabela, she believes that this recognition symbolizes that change is possible. Gov. Padaca discuses her continued work for change through the Kaya Natin movement. They make the rounds of schools and meet with different polling groups and civil society organizations. Kaya Natin encourages people to make the necessary preparations for better elections now instead of waiting for the last minute. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:15:00 EDT Isabela Governor Grace Padaca talks about how her Ramon Magsaysay award reaffirms her efforts to empower people to use their democratic right to elect leaders of their own choosing. Four years after bringing down the “Dy-nasty” in Isabela, she believes that this recognition symbolizes that change is possible. Gov. Padaca discuses her continued work for change through the Kaya Natin movement. They make the rounds of schools and meet with different polling groups and civil society organizations. Kaya Natin encourages people to make the necessary preparations for better elections now instead of waiting for the last minute. Isabela Governor Grace Padaca talks about how her Ramon Magsaysay award reaffirms her efforts to empower people to use their democratic right to elect leaders of their own choosing. Four years after bringing down the “Dy-nasty” in Isabela, she believes that this recognition symbolizes that change is possible. Gov. Padaca discuses her continued work for change through the Kaya Natin movement. They make the rounds of schools and meet with different polling groups and civil society organizations. Kaya Natin encourages people to make the necessary preparations for better elections now instead of waiting for the last minute. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 13:55 Magsaysay, Awards, Awardee, Grace Padaca, Harvey Keh, Liberal, Party, Gov, Governor, Isabela http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-32.html Former Senator Jovito Salonga recalls vividly the Liberal Party's proclamation rally in Plaza Miranda on 21 August 1971. He recounts how before he was about to speak, unknown assailants hurled two grenades on stage. He remembers being rushed to the hospital more "dead than alive," and how his doctors only gave him a 5 percent chance to live. The former senator speaks of the mystery of his return to life and of his painful road to recovery. Now at 88, he looks back on his years of service at the Presidential Commission on Good Governance and his three terms in the Senate. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:00:00 EDT Former Senator Jovito Salonga recalls vividly the Liberal Party's proclamation rally in Plaza Miranda on 21 August 1971. He recounts how before he was about to speak, unknown assailants hurled two grenades on stage. He remembers being rushed to the hospital more "dead than alive," and how his doctors only gave him a 5 percent chance to live. The former senator speaks of the mystery of his return to life and of his painful road to recovery. Now at 88, he looks back on his years of service at the Presidential Commission on Good Governance and his three terms in the Senate. Former Senator Jovito Salonga recalls vividly the Liberal Party's proclamation rally in Plaza Miranda on 21 August 1971. He recounts how before he was about to speak, unknown assailants hurled two grenades on stage. He remembers being rushed to the hospital more "dead than alive," and how his doctors only gave him a 5 percent chance to live. The former senator speaks of the mystery of his return to life and of his painful road to recovery. Now at 88, he looks back on his years of service at the Presidential Commission on Good Governance and his three terms in the Senate. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 27:36 Magsaysay, Awards, Awardee, Jovito Salonga, Liberal, Party, Quintin Doromal http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-31.html Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo explains that his Ramon Magsaysay award is his people's affirmation of their continuing quest for meaningful politics and governance. He describes the city’s history of active citizen participation and their tradition of seeking out new ideas through debates and discourse. Some of their ideas such as the peace zone, i-governance and tripartite partnership for social housing have been hailed among the world's best practices. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:05:00 EDT Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo explains that his Ramon Magsaysay award is his people's affirmation of their continuing quest for meaningful politics and governance. He describes the city’s history of active citizen participation and their tradition of seeking out new ideas through debates and discourse. Some of their ideas such as the peace zone, i-governance and tripartite partnership for social housing have been hailed among the world's best practices. Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo explains that his Ramon Magsaysay award is his people's affirmation of their continuing quest for meaningful politics and governance. He describes the city’s history of active citizen participation and their tradition of seeking out new ideas through debates and discourse. Some of their ideas such as the peace zone, i-governance and tripartite partnership for social housing have been hailed among the world's best practices. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 18:35 Magsaysay, Awards, Awardee, Jesse Robredo, Liberal, Party, Naga, Nene Guevarra http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-30.html Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan, Ph.D., spoke on the evolution of ASEAN 41 years ago out of a shared vision for peace, stability, security and prosperity in the region. He describes how it gave rise to other architectures of cooperation such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Asia-Europe Meeting. These have led to greater collaboration with the international community. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:05:00 EDT Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan, Ph.D., spoke on the evolution of ASEAN 41 years ago out of a shared vision for peace, stability, security and prosperity in the region. He describes how it gave rise to other architectures of cooperation such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Asia-Europe Meeting. These have led to greater collaboration with the international community. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan, Ph.D., spoke on the evolution of ASEAN 41 years ago out of a shared vision for peace, stability, security and prosperity in the region. He describes how it gave rise to other architectures of cooperation such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Asia-Europe Meeting. These have led to greater collaboration with the international community. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 33:58 ASEAN, Surin Pitsuwan, CALD, FNF, Forwarding, Democratic, Agenda http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-29.html Senator Manuel "MAR" Roxas II talks about how freedom, the rule of law and democracy are essential to nation building. Without them, a society's development will be stunted and poverty will deepen. However as necessary as these are, it is not enough. A change of mindset is also needed. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EDT Senator Manuel "MAR" Roxas II talks about how freedom, the rule of law and democracy are essential to nation building. Without them, a society's development will be stunted and poverty will deepen. However as necessary as these are, it is not enough. A change of mindset is also needed. Senator Manuel "MAR" Roxas II talks about how freedom, the rule of law and democracy are essential to nation building. Without them, a society's development will be stunted and poverty will deepen. However as necessary as these are, it is not enough. A change of mindset is also needed. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 12:10 Manuel Roxas, MAR, freedom, democracy, rule of law, building, nation, Philippines, Germany, FNF, 50th anniversary http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-28.html Siegfried Herzog discusses the objectives of a liberal education: acquisition of basic skills, development of a critical mindset and a passion to learn and the instruction of values and sensibilities. He then examines how open education, the growing worldwide movement to develop free educational content, fulfils these. Wed, 28 May 2008 18:00:00 EDT Siegfried Herzog discusses the objectives of a liberal education: acquisition of basic skills, development of a critical mindset and a passion to learn and the instruction of values and sensibilities. He then examines how open education, the growing worldwide movement to develop free educational content, fulfils these. Siegfried Herzog discusses the objectives of a liberal education: acquisition of basic skills, development of a critical mindset and a passion to learn and the instruction of values and sensibilities. He then examines how open education, the growing worldwide movement to develop free educational content, fulfils these. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 45:44 Creative, Commons, empowerment, liberal, education http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-27.html 1993 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics laureate Douglass C. North speaks on the formation of human societies. Restricted social orders continue to be the norm in most of the contemporary world. These limited access societies are ruled by elites through monopolies or rents. These coalitions are based on personal ties, hence he calls such societies “natural” states. However, a number of countries have developed into open access societies where competition in economic and political markets, instead of rent-creation, sustains civil order. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:21:00 EDT 1993 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics laureate Douglass C. North speaks on the formation of human societies. Restricted social orders continue to be the norm in most of the contemporary world. These limited access societies are ruled by elites through monopolies or rents. These coalitions are based on personal ties, hence he calls such societies “natural” states. However, a number of countries have developed into open access societies where competition in economic and political markets, instead of rent-creation, sustains civil order. 1993 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics laureate Douglass C. North speaks on the formation of human societies. Restricted social orders continue to be the norm in most of the contemporary world. These limited access societies are ruled by elites through monopolies or rents. These coalitions are based on personal ties, hence he calls such societies “natural” states. However, a number of countries have developed into open access societies where competition in economic and political markets, instead of rent-creation, sustains civil order. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 53:48 Douglass C. North, Nobel, Laureat, Prize, Institutions, economic, development, natural, state http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-26.html National Institute for Policy Studies President Mario Taguiwalo explains the economic and social background that gives birth to Philippine civil society. He expounds on its rise during the Marcos dictatorship and its continued flourishing in restored democracy. He speaks of civil society as the central channel of engaging politicians due to the lack of ideologically based political parties in the country. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:21:00 EDT National Institute for Policy Studies President Mario Taguiwalo explains the economic and social background that gives birth to Philippine civil society. He expounds on its rise during the Marcos dictatorship and its continued flourishing in restored democracy. He speaks of civil society as the central channel of engaging politicians due to the lack of ideologically based political parties in the country. National Institute for Policy Studies President Mario Taguiwalo explains the economic and social background that gives birth to Philippine civil society. He expounds on its rise during the Marcos dictatorship and its continued flourishing in restored democracy. He speaks of civil society as the central channel of engaging politicians due to the lack of ideologically based political parties in the country. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 11:33 NIPA, Mario Taguiwalo, Liberal Think tank, Civil Society, National Institute for Policy Studies http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-25.html The final part of this installment has Fr. Robert Sirico touching upon the correlation between business ethics and corruption. He explains that personal corruption is one reality, but that it is institutional corruption which forces the lack of business ethics. This occurs when the political apparatus extends into the private sphere. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:05:00 EDT The final part of this installment has Fr. Robert Sirico touching upon the correlation between business ethics and corruption. He explains that personal corruption is one reality, but that it is institutional corruption which forces the lack of business ethics. This occurs when the political apparatus extends into the private sphere. The final part of this installment has Fr. Robert Sirico touching upon the correlation between business ethics and corruption. He explains that personal corruption is one reality, but that it is institutional corruption which forces the lack of business ethics. This occurs when the political apparatus extends into the private sphere. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 20:32 Fr. Robert Sirico, Acton Institute, business ethics, corruption, subsidiarity, Capitalism, Christian, values http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-24.html In the fourth installment of this series, Fr. Robert Sirico asserts that reconciling Christian values and free market principles begins with giving importance to profit. Profit is the result of an activity planned well and the fruit of human labor. However, the solution to poverty is not redistribution. It is creating mechanisms for superfluous wealth production that let people share. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:42:00 EDT In the fourth installment of this series, Fr. Robert Sirico asserts that reconciling Christian values and free market principles begins with giving importance to profit. Profit is the result of an activity planned well and the fruit of human labor. However, the solution to poverty is not redistribution. It is creating mechanisms for superfluous wealth production that let people share. In the fourth installment of this series, Fr. Robert Sirico asserts that reconciling Christian values and free market principles begins with giving importance to profit. Profit is the result of an activity planned well and the fruit of human labor. However, the solution to poverty is not redistribution. It is creating mechanisms for superfluous wealth production that let people share. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 16:52 Acton institute, Fr. Robert Sirico, Christian, values, principles, profit, human labor, poverty, mechanism http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-23.html Fr. Robert Sirico discusses how economics, liberty and morality center on the human person. A free environment creates opportunities that allow him to choose and harness resources. Criticism against economics arises because many choices are based on subjective values. However, it is a misconception to understand morality as relativistic. Virtue is something consistent across all humanity. Morality underlines the responsibility to create a flourishing society that is worthy of human dignity. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:41:00 EDT Fr. Robert Sirico discusses how economics, liberty and morality center on the human person. A free environment creates opportunities that allow him to choose and harness resources. Criticism against economics arises because many choices are based on subjective values. However, it is a misconception to understand morality as relativistic. Virtue is something consistent across all humanity. Morality underlines the responsibility to create a flourishing society that is worthy of human dignity. Fr. Robert Sirico discusses how economics, liberty and morality center on the human person. A free environment creates opportunities that allow him to choose and harness resources. Criticism against economics arises because many choices are based on subjective values. However, it is a misconception to understand morality as relativistic. Virtue is something consistent across all humanity. Morality underlines the responsibility to create a flourishing society that is worthy of human dignity. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 15:03 Acton Institute, Fr. Robert Sirico, virtue, economics, morality, environment, criticism, values http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-22.html The second instalment of this series features Fr. Robert Sirico's commentary on the film: The Call of the Entrepreneur as well as portions of the open forum that followed. Fr. Sirico discusses the value that business brings to a society. He explains that it is through entrepreneurship that the poor's hopes are met and their needs are addressed. He stresses that in order to have this, liberty is required. Without freedom, the human spirit and its creativity are discouraged. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:40:00 EDT The second instalment of this series features Fr. Robert Sirico's commentary on the film: The Call of the Entrepreneur as well as portions of the open forum that followed. Fr. Sirico discusses the value that business brings to a society. He explains that it is through entrepreneurship that the poor's hopes are met and their needs are addressed. He stresses that in order to have this, liberty is required. Without freedom, the human spirit and its creativity are discouraged. The second instalment of this series features Fr. Robert Sirico's commentary on the film: The Call of the Entrepreneur as well as portions of the open forum that followed. Fr. Sirico discusses the value that business brings to a society. He explains that it is through entrepreneurship that the poor's hopes are met and their needs are addressed. He stresses that in order to have this, liberty is required. Without freedom, the human spirit and its creativity are discouraged. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 22:07 Acton institute, Liberty, freedom, Fr. Robert Sirico, business, entrepreneurship http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-21.html In this first episode of a five-part series, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog introduce Fr. Robert Sirico and Kris A. Mauren, founders of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. Fr. Sirico and Kris explain the reasons behind establishing the institute and its mission of reconciling liberalism and morality. They also talk about their Asian visit and their impressions of the Philippines. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:10:00 EDT In this first episode of a five-part series, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog introduce Fr. Robert Sirico and Kris A. Mauren, founders of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. Fr. Sirico and Kris explain the reasons behind establishing the institute and its mission of reconciling liberalism and morality. They also talk about their Asian visit and their impressions of the Philippines. In this first episode of a five-part series, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog introduce Fr. Robert Sirico and Kris A. Mauren, founders of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. Fr. Sirico and Kris explain the reasons behind establishing the institute and its mission of reconciling liberalism and morality. They also talk about their Asian visit and their impressions of the Philippines. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 20:21 Acton Institute, Robert Sirico, Kris Mauren, Asian Visit, Philippines, The Call of the Entrepreneur http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-20.html The final part of the education podcast series takes a look at liberal solutions. Dr. Chito Salazar, head of the Philippine Investment Management Education Network, proposes reforms: deregulating the education industry, rationalizing state universities and colleges and pursuing quality oriented reforms. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:59:00 EDT The final part of the education podcast series takes a look at liberal solutions. Dr. Chito Salazar, head of the Philippine Investment Management Education Network, proposes reforms: deregulating the education industry, rationalizing state universities and colleges and pursuing quality oriented reforms. The final part of the education podcast series takes a look at liberal solutions. Dr. Chito Salazar, head of the Philippine Investment Management Education Network, proposes reforms: deregulating the education industry, rationalizing state universities and colleges and pursuing quality oriented reforms. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 47:43 Chito Salazar, Public-Private, Public school, private school, nexus, Philippine education, Liberal Perspective http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-19.html From the perspective of a globalized world, Juan Miguel "Mike" Luz, International Institute of Rural Reconstruction president, explores whether the Philippines is educating for competitiveness or is barely trying to educate for competence. He discusses five disconnects in Philippine education: the two-types of Philippine basic education, the low pay of teachers, the school age of children, the male drop-out rate and the isolation of Muslim Filipino children. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:58:00 EDT From the perspective of a globalized world, Juan Miguel "Mike" Luz, International Institute of Rural Reconstruction president, explores whether the Philippines is educating for competitiveness or is barely trying to educate for competence. He discusses five disconnects in Philippine education: the two-types of Philippine basic education, the low pay of teachers, the school age of children, the male drop-out rate and the isolation of Muslim Filipino children. From the perspective of a globalized world, Juan Miguel "Mike" Luz, International Institute of Rural Reconstruction president, explores whether the Philippines is educating for competitiveness or is barely trying to educate for competence. He discusses five disconnects in Philippine education: the two-types of Philippine basic education, the low pay of teachers, the school age of children, the male drop-out rate and the isolation of Muslim Filipino children. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 49:31 Juan miguel Luz, Mike Luz, Educating, Competitiveness, Philippines, Philippine education, Liberal Perspective http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-18.html In the second-part of this education podcast, former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad outlines the crisis in Philippine education: poor competency and the meaninglessness of diplomas and professional licenses. He also talks about the DepEd's reform initiatives such as the Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:57:00 EDT In the second-part of this education podcast, former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad outlines the crisis in Philippine education: poor competency and the meaninglessness of diplomas and professional licenses. He also talks about the DepEd's reform initiatives such as the Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda. In the second-part of this education podcast, former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad outlines the crisis in Philippine education: poor competency and the meaninglessness of diplomas and professional licenses. He also talks about the DepEd's reform initiatives such as the Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 43:57 Butch Abad, Philippine Basic Public Education, Philippine education, Liberal Perspective http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-17.html Alexandra Cuyegkeng, Siegfried Herzog and Jojo Antonio, International Academy for Leadership alumnus, reflect on the Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s first IAF replication seminar on education. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:57:00 EDT Alexandra Cuyegkeng, Siegfried Herzog and Jojo Antonio, International Academy for Leadership alumnus, reflect on the Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s first IAF replication seminar on education. Alexandra Cuyegkeng, Siegfried Herzog and Jojo Antonio, International Academy for Leadership alumnus, reflect on the Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s first IAF replication seminar on education. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 23:39 Siegfried Herzog, Alexandra Cuyegkeng, Jojo Antonio, Mike Luz, Geronimo Sy, Education, Quality, Crisis, Solution, Liberal, Philippine http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-16.html Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog discuss the Foundation's, the Foundation for Economic Freedom's (FEF) and Center for Research and Communication (CRC)' s launch of the first Philippine edition of the Economic Freedom of the World 2007 report. This is an annual report that discusses the degree of economic freedom around the world based on a composite Index that includes: size of government, legal structure and security of property rights, access to sound money, freedom to trade internationally and regulation of credit, labor and business in 141 nations. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:27:00 EDT Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog discuss the Foundation's, the Foundation for Economic Freedom's (FEF) and Center for Research and Communication (CRC)' s launch of the first Philippine edition of the Economic Freedom of the World 2007 report. This is an annual report that discusses the degree of economic freedom around the world based on a composite Index that includes: size of government, legal structure and security of property rights, access to sound money, freedom to trade internationally and regulation of credit, labor and business in 141 nations. Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog discuss the Foundation's, the Foundation for Economic Freedom's (FEF) and Center for Research and Communication (CRC)' s launch of the first Philippine edition of the Economic Freedom of the World 2007 report. This is an annual report that discusses the degree of economic freedom around the world based on a composite Index that includes: size of government, legal structure and security of property rights, access to sound money, freedom to trade internationally and regulation of credit, labor and business in 141 nations. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 25:05 Siegfried Herzog, Alexandra Cuyegkeng, llt4, economic, freedom, world, launch, alex magno, index, emilio antonio jr http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-15.html Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog take you with them to Panglao Island, Bohol where the Foundation conducted the offline part of its online seminar on globalization from 22-26 April 2007. Thu, 10 May 2007 23:27:00 EDT Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog take you with them to Panglao Island, Bohol where the Foundation conducted the offline part of its online seminar on globalization from 22-26 April 2007. Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog take you with them to Panglao Island, Bohol where the Foundation conducted the offline part of its online seminar on globalization from 22-26 April 2007. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 25:09 Siegfried Herzog, Alexandra Cuyegkeng, llt3, liberal, leadership, training, online, presence, bohol, panglao, philippines http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-14.html In this episode, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog discuss the Foundation's regional partner, the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD)'s recent political party management workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Foundation sponsored the workshop which was designed to strengthen CALD's member parties - young, liberal Asian democracies. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:27:00 EDT In this episode, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog discuss the Foundation's regional partner, the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD)'s recent political party management workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Foundation sponsored the workshop which was designed to strengthen CALD's member parties - young, liberal Asian democracies. In this episode, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog discuss the Foundation's regional partner, the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD)'s recent political party management workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Foundation sponsored the workshop which was designed to strengthen CALD's member parties - young, liberal Asian democracies. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 13:44 Siegfried Herzog, Alexandra Cuyegkeng, CALD, Council of asian liberals and democrats, carlo religioso, newsbreak, maritess vitug, anne elicano, clare amador, alumni group, iaf, international academy for leadership http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-13.html Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog take a closer look at two of the Foundation's regional partners: the Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism (Working Group) and the Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA). Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:16:00 EDT Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog take a closer look at two of the Foundation's regional partners: the Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism (Working Group) and the Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA). Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog take a closer look at two of the Foundation's regional partners: the Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism (Working Group) and the Young Liberals and Democrats of Asia (YLDA). Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 18:52 Siegfried Herzog, Alexandra Cuyegkeng, RWG, Regional working Group, ASEAN Human Rights, 12th ASEAN Summit, YLDA, Sri Lanka, Fundraising, Jan Argy Tolentino, Ray paolo Santiago http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-12.html In this episode, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog review the Foundation's projects in the latter part of the year: the second Liberal Leadership Training seminar, the book launch of Notes from the Academy, a compilation of International Academy for Leadership (IAF) reports, the Kapihan (coffee forum) on the Human Rights Situation, and the book launch of Beyond Borders. Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:16:00 EDT In this episode, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog review the Foundation's projects in the latter part of the year: the second Liberal Leadership Training seminar, the book launch of Notes from the Academy, a compilation of International Academy for Leadership (IAF) reports, the Kapihan (coffee forum) on the Human Rights Situation, and the book launch of Beyond Borders. In this episode, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Siegfried Herzog review the Foundation's projects in the latter part of the year: the second Liberal Leadership Training seminar, the book launch of Notes from the Academy, a compilation of International Academy for Leadership (IAF) reports, the Kapihan (coffee forum) on the Human Rights Situation, and the book launch of Beyond Borders. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 17:01 Siegfried Herzog, Alexandra Cuyegkeng, Kapihan, Liberal Leadership training, LLT 2, Market Economy, Poverty Alleviation, Beyond Borders, IAF, book, launch, Notes from the academy http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-11.html Alexandra Cuyegkeng welcomes her new co-host, new Resident Representative Siegfried Herzog. Together they pay tribute to Dr. Ronald Meinardus and talk about his contributions to the Foundation’s Philippine project. They discuss his last two programs in the Philippines and in the region: the first Liberal Leadership Training seminar on local government and the fourth Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats communication workshop. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:16:00 EDT Alexandra Cuyegkeng welcomes her new co-host, new Resident Representative Siegfried Herzog. Together they pay tribute to Dr. Ronald Meinardus and talk about his contributions to the Foundation’s Philippine project. They discuss his last two programs in the Philippines and in the region: the first Liberal Leadership Training seminar on local government and the fourth Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats communication workshop. Alexandra Cuyegkeng welcomes her new co-host, new Resident Representative Siegfried Herzog. Together they pay tribute to Dr. Ronald Meinardus and talk about his contributions to the Foundation’s Philippine project. They discuss his last two programs in the Philippines and in the region: the first Liberal Leadership Training seminar on local government and the fourth Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats communication workshop. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 16:11 Siegfried Herzog, Alexandra Cuyegkeng, Manuel Manolo Quezon, Maritess Vitug, hubertus Von Welck, Episode 11, Good-bye, Hello, Tribute, Outgoing, Resident, Representative, Dr. Ronald Meinardus, Welcome, Successor, 4th, communications, workshop, cald, council, asian, democrats, liberals, barun mitra, free, trade, market, economy http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-10.html Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus talk about human rights advocacy as a vital cause to the liberal Foundation. They discuss the Foundation’s support for the Ateneo Human Rights Center's (AHRC) human rights field work program, and the AHRC and the Foundation’s joint launch of the book Remembering Still: Interns’ Reflections on Alternative Lawyering in the Philippines. This book is a compilation of essays on lessons learned from law students’ immersions in the fringe sectors of society. Remembering Still shows a glimpse of how the AHRC internship program has profoundly shaped the lives of law students. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:25:00 EDT Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus talk about human rights advocacy as a vital cause to the liberal Foundation. They discuss the Foundation’s support for the Ateneo Human Rights Center's (AHRC) human rights field work program, and the AHRC and the Foundation’s joint launch of the book Remembering Still: Interns’ Reflections on Alternative Lawyering in the Philippines. This book is a compilation of essays on lessons learned from law students’ immersions in the fringe sectors of society. Remembering Still shows a glimpse of how the AHRC internship program has profoundly shaped the lives of law students. Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus talk about human rights advocacy as a vital cause to the liberal Foundation. They discuss the Foundation’s support for the Ateneo Human Rights Center's (AHRC) human rights field work program, and the AHRC and the Foundation’s joint launch of the book Remembering Still: Interns’ Reflections on Alternative Lawyering in the Philippines. This book is a compilation of essays on lessons learned from law students’ immersions in the fringe sectors of society. Remembering Still shows a glimpse of how the AHRC internship program has profoundly shaped the lives of law students. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 18:16 Ronald Meinardus, Alexandra Cuyegkeng, Ketherine May Ranches, Carlos Medina, Ateneo Human Rights Center, (AHRC), human rights, Remembering Still, Interns, Reflections, Alternative, Lawyering, Philippines http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-9.html Lord Alderdice is the President of Liberal International, the global network of liberal political parties. He hails from Northern Ireland, where he was at the helm of the Alliance Party for many years. He also served as Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly and on the independent Monitoring Commission charged with looking after paramilitary activities and security normalization in Northern Ireland. As Lord Alderdice explains in his speech, terrorism in the various parts of the world has similar roots and causes. Therefore, also from a liberal vantage point, the answers to this global challenge should be similar. Once more, the program is hosted by Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus. Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:25:00 EDT Lord Alderdice is the President of Liberal International, the global network of liberal political parties. He hails from Northern Ireland, where he was at the helm of the Alliance Party for many years. He also served as Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly and on the independent Monitoring Commission charged with looking after paramilitary activities and security normalization in Northern Ireland. As Lord Alderdice explains in his speech, terrorism in the various parts of the world has similar roots and causes. Therefore, also from a liberal vantage point, the answers to this global challenge should be similar. Once more, the program is hosted by Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus. Lord Alderdice is the President of Liberal International, the global network of liberal political parties. He hails from Northern Ireland, where he was at the helm of the Alliance Party for many years. He also served as Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly and on the independent Monitoring Commission charged with looking after paramilitary activities and security normalization in Northern Ireland. As Lord Alderdice explains in his speech, terrorism in the various parts of the world has similar roots and causes. Therefore, also from a liberal vantage point, the answers to this global challenge should be similar. Once more, the program is hosted by Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 18:45 Lord John Alderdice, president, liberal international, terrorism, speech, global terrorism, roots terrorrism, causes terrorism, global challenge, liberal, times, manila, podcast, alexandra cuyegkeng, ronald meinardus http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-8.html In this episode, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus present comments and excerpts of speeches presented at the CALD-ALDE-LI conference in the Philippines last 21-24 June 2006. What made this conference special was its partisan character: All of the more than 100 participating politicians from various parts of the world belong to liberal parties. They assembled in Manila to discuss common liberal approaches to important global issues their societies in Asia and Europe are confronted with. Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:00:00 EDT In this episode, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus present comments and extracts of speeches presented at the CALD-ALDE-conference in the Philippines in late June 2006. What made this conference special was its partisan character: All of the more than 100 participating politicians from various parts of the world belong to liberal parties. They assembled in Manila to discuss common liberal approaches to important global issues their societies in Asia and Europe are confronted with. In this episode, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus present comments and extracts of speeches presented at the CALD-ALDE-conference in the Philippines in late June 2006. What made this conference special was its partisan character: All of the more than 100 participating politicians from various parts of the world belong to liberal parties. They assembled in Manila to discuss common liberal approaches to important global issues their societies in Asia and Europe are confronted with. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 28:40 wolfgang gerhardt, population, migration, overseas workers, globalization, labor, cald, alde, li, liberal, ronald meinardus, alexandra cuyegkeng, jules maaten, cory, corazon aquino, franklin drilon, felicito payumo, istvan szenti-ivanyi http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-7.html The final part in the three part series of special episodes focuses on professional blogging. The Liberal Times Manila podcast discusses how blogs have changed the media landscape. It features interviews with Mike Abundo on the social aspects of Philippine blogging and how to blog for the world community, and Abe Olandres on how to earn from your blog. It also includes a personal account from Angelo Racoma on how he moved from full-time employee to full-time blogger. Fri, 12 May 2006 17:00:00 EDT The final part in the three part series of special episodes focuses on professional blogging. The Liberal Times Manila podcast discusses how blogs have changed the media landscape. It features interviews with Mike Abundo on the social aspects of Philippine blogging and how to blog for the world community, and Abe Olandres on how to earn from your blog. It also includes a personal account from Angelo Racoma on how he moved from full-time employee to full-time blogger. The final part in the three part series of special episodes focuses on professional blogging. The Liberal Times Manila podcast discusses how blogs have changed the media landscape. It features interviews with Mike Abundo on the social aspects of Philippine blogging and how to blog for the world community, and Abe Olandres on how to earn from your blog. It also includes a personal account from Angelo Racoma on how he moved from full-time employee to full-time blogger. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 22:26 alexandra cuyegkeng, ronald meinardus, friedrich naumann foundation, blog, problogging, monetizing, blog monetization, problog, abe olandres, mike abundo, angelo racoma, iblog2 http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-6.html The Liberal Times Manila podcast co-host Ronald Meinardus shares his views on podcasting (and blogging) in civic education. Manuel Viloria talks about podcasting trends in the Philippines. Finally Brian Ligsay shares his experiences on how to set up a podcast and also how to make money with it. Thu, 04 May 2006 18:00:00 EDT The Liberal Times Manila podcast co-host Ronald Meinardus shares his views on podcasting (and blogging) in civic education. Manuel Viloria talks about podcasting trends in the Philippines. Finally Brian Ligsay shares his experiences on how to set up a podcast and also how to make money with it. The Liberal Times Manila podcast co-host Ronald Meinardus shares his views on podcasting (and blogging) in civic education. Manuel Viloria talks about podcasting trends in the Philippines. Finally Brian Ligsay shares his experiences on how to set up a podcast and also how to make money with it. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 26:16 alexandra cuyegkeng, ronald meinardus, friedrich naumann foundation, brian ligsay, pocholo gonzales, podcsating, speech, marketing, earn on podcast, erwin viloria, interview, up diliman, iblog, 2, summit http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-5.1.html The Liberal Times Manila podcast highlights speeches and interviews with Internet personalities of the 2nd Philippine Blogging Summit on 18 April 2006 at the UP College of Law, Quezon City in a series of three special episodes. Following the summit’s format of dividing topics into tracks, The Liberal Times Manila podcast will also divide the special episodes into three themes: political blogging and the politics of blogging, podcasts and problogging. Thu, 27 Apr 2006 17:00:00 EDT The Liberal Times Manila podcast highlights speeches and interviews with Internet personalities of the 2nd Philippine Blogging Summit on 18 April 2006 at the UP College of Law, Quezon City in a series of three special episodes. Following the summit’s format of dividing topics into tracks, The Liberal Times Manila podcast will also divide the special episodes into three themes: political blogging and the politics of blogging, podcasts and problogging. The Liberal Times Manila podcast highlights speeches and interviews with Internet personalities of the 2nd Philippine Blogging Summit on 18 April 2006 at the UP College of Law, Quezon City in a series of three special episodes. Following the summit’s format of dividing topics into tracks, The Liberal Times Manila podcast will also divide the special episodes into three themes: political blogging and the politics of blogging, podcasts and problogging. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 28:40 alexandra cuyegkeng, ronald meinardus, manuel quezon iii, rebecca mackinnon, peter lavina, erwin oliva, up diliman, 1blog 2, iblog summit, problogging, speeches, interviews, dieter bachman, liberal, podcast, podcasting, philippines http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-4.html A closer look at the international and regional activities of the liberal Foundation and a short preview of the 2nd Philippine Blogging Summit on April 18, 2006 of which The Liberal Times Manila Podcast is a co-sponsor Wed, 12 Apr 2006 12:46:01 EDT A closer look at the international and regional activities of the liberal Foundation and a short preview of the 2nd Philippine Blogging Summit on April 18, 2006 of which The Liberal Times Manila Podcast is a co-sponsor A closer look at the international and regional activities of the liberal Foundation and a short preview of the 2nd Philippine Blogging Summit on April 18, 2006 of which The Liberal Times Manila Podcast is a co-sponsor Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 20:54 alexandra cuyegkeng, ronald meinardus, friedrich naumann foundation, educative programs, east asia, south east asia, hubertus von welck, siegfred herzog, asia, latin america, germany, dieter bachman, liberal, podcast, podcasting, philippines http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-3.html A portrait of the International Academy for Leadership (IAF) in Gummersbach, Germany and participants from the Philippines. A review of a successful hands-on workshop on blogging and podcasting in the context of Philippine politics. Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:46:01 EDT A portrait of the International Academy for Leadership (IAF) in Gummersbach, Germany and participants from the Philippines. A review of a successful hands-on workshop on blogging and podcasting in the context of Philippine politics. A portrait of the International Academy for Leadership (IAF) in Gummersbach, Germany and participants from the Philippines. A review of a successful hands-on workshop on blogging and podcasting in the context of Philippine politics. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 22:13 Seminar, workshop, germany, gummersbach, podcast, podcasting, blog, blogging, ronald meinardus, iaf, alexandra cuyegkeng, leadership, training, manolo quezon http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/episode-2.html In the second episode of The Liberal Times Manila Podcast, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus review the various activities held on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Liberal Party of the Philippines. Thu, 2 Feb 2006 10:46:01 EDT In the second episode of The Liberal Times Manila Podcast, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus review the various activities held on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Liberal Party of the Philippines. In the second episode of The Liberal Times Manila Podcast, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus review the various activities held on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Liberal Party of the Philippines. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 17:35 partido liberal, 60th anniversary, essa remoquillo, the filipino as a liberal, the dilemma of philippine campaign politics, testimonial launch, vigan http://www.fnf.org.ph/podcast/news/maiden-issue.html In the maiden issue of The Liberal Times Manila Podcast, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus explain why the Friedrich Naumann Foundation's Philippine Office (create link to our homepage) has joined the growing community of podcasters. They share some thoughts on the possible relevance and the potential of podcasting in the Philippines. Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:15:00 EDT In the maiden issue of The Liberal Times Manila Podcast, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus explain why the Friedrich Naumann Foundation's Philippine Office (create link to our homepage) has joined the growing community of podcasters. They share some thoughts on the possible relevance and the potential of podcasting in the Philippines. In the maiden issue of The Liberal Times Manila Podcast, Alexandra Cuyegkeng and Ronald Meinardus explain why the Friedrich Naumann Foundation's Philippine Office (create link to our homepage) has joined the growing community of podcasters. They share some thoughts on the possible relevance and the potential of podcasting in the Philippines. Friedrich Naumann Foundation Manila Philippines 19:55 episode 001, podcasting in the philippines, digital communications, internet penetration, blogging, overseas filipino workers, friedrich naumann foundation, communications strategy, definition of liberalism, liberalism, liberal commentary, liberal party, anniversary, young liberals and democrats of asia (ylda) interview with anne elicano, council of asian liberals and democrats (cald) interview with john coronel, www.fnf.org.ph