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If we want to stop the oligarchs then we need to strengthen independent regulatory agencies, and go after all oligarchs instead of merely replacing them with a new set of Southern players. The real solution to oligarchy is competition—and competition thrives on rule of law. Ronald U. Mendoza, @PROFRUM

At the closing of SEAGAMES, Alan Peter Cayetano thanked bloggers like Mocha. At the U2 concert, Bono expressed the band’s support for the free press. The dichotomy. Hazel Nutella, @1nutty_hazel

With so many gov’t officials watching the #U2manila concert yesterday (while some watched in Japan, Korea & Singapore), i hope they’ll be inspired to make sure human rights for all are ensured, and journalists are protected. #U2inmanila #U2thejoshuatree2019 Gregorio Larrazabal, @Goyylarrazabal