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Paul Gutierrez

Filipino journalist for more than two decades. 2-term president of the National Press Club and former undersecretary at the Office of the President as Executive Director, Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS). Keen observer of events. Independent, Nationalist.

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Ex-BIR Chief not responsible for ‘LOA’ abuse

Paul Gutierrez Dec 16, 2025

The system is designed to “blindside” the BIR commissioner, rendering him reliant on the report of his subordinates.
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Opinions

Kampanya kontra droga ni PBBM, “bloodless but highly effective”

Paul Gutierrez Dec 16, 2025

Hindi kagaya ng madugong giyera laban sa droga ni dating Pang. Rody Duterte, ang kay Pangulong Marcos ay “bloodless but highly effective.”
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National

Beyond diplomacy: Why IHL governs the Thailand – Cambodia conflict

Paul Gutierrez Dec 16, 2025

Under IHL, questions of who started the conflict are legally irrelevant to the protection of civilians.
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Opinions

The ‘fly in the ointment’ in PH-China relations

Paul Gutierrez Dec 15, 2025

We have over a millennium of good neighborly relationship with China and shared sacrifices in the hand of Western Imperialism.
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Opinions

‘Timeline’ sa mga proyekto at Masaganang Pasko sa Manilenyo

Paul Gutierrez Dec 15, 2025

“Iba” talaga ang manirahan sa isang lungsod na may malasakit sa taumbayan at responsable ang mga nakaupong pinuno!
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Opinions

HE Ambassador Jing Quan: China’s new diplomatic ‘bridge’ to Filipinos

Paul Gutierrez Dec 15, 2025

The suits are aimed at covering the fact that the US has not provided us with any help of such scale and magnitude.
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Opinions

Ukraine and the Philippines at a historical juncture

Paul Gutierrez Dec 10, 2025

Our present similarities with Ukraine can only lead to one conclusion: national disaster.
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Opinions

Crossing China’s ‘Red Line’ has a costly price

Paul Gutierrez Dec 2, 2025

The Philippines was the first to be sacrificed, losing 1.5 million Chinese travelers each year and its $1.5 billion tourism revenues.
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Opinions

Isumbong kay Commissioner!

Paul Gutierrez Dec 2, 2025

Gustong malaman nang mabilisan ni Commissioner Nepomuceno ang mga reklamo ng waterfront stakeholders.
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National

Drawing the Line on ICC Obligations

Paul Gutierrez Dec 2, 2025

When the Philippines’ withdrawal became effective on March 17, 2019, there was no ICC investigation yet.
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