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In defense of the passive voice - manilatimes.net - Britain

In defense of the passive voice

THE cult of the active voice is one of the most enduring in English grammar. From grade school onwards most everybody is taught that sentences in the active voice are the end-all and be-all of English, and that sentences in the passive voice should be avoided like the plague. Grammar teachers furiously drill into every pupil's or student's head that the sentence «Emilio hit Andres violently with a bat» is superior to «Andres was hit violently by Emilio with a bat» or «A bat was used by Emilio to violently hit Andres.» As a result, the active-voice is elevated to icon status, never to be questioned or resisted.

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British Chamber, Asian Consulting Group push business ease, tax education - philstar.com - Philippines - Britain - county Nelson - city Makati

British Chamber, Asian Consulting Group push business ease, tax education

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) has officially marked its partnership with one of its Corporate Members, Asian Consulting Group (ACG) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Jan. 10, 2025.

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Leni Robredo - Ian Laqui - Chel Diokno - Bam Aquino - With low poll numbers, Robredo's Senate bets to ramp up on-foot campaign - philstar.com - Philippines - Britain - city Quezon - city Manila, Philippines

With low poll numbers, Robredo's Senate bets to ramp up on-foot campaign

MANILA, Philippines — Despite trailing in recent election surveys, candidates aligned with former vice president Leni Robredo have vowed to intensify their "people-centric" campaign for the 2025 senatorial elections.

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Euden Valdez - International - Filipinos and Valentine's Day: Why chocolates are at the heart of unforgettable moments - philstar.com - Philippines - Britain - city Manila, Philippines

Filipinos and Valentine's Day: Why chocolates are at the heart of unforgettable moments

MANILA, Philippines — Many of us have probably heard of this chocolate fact: Cacao beans were as valuable as gold in Aztec culture.

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Sara Duterte - Joel Chua - Dominique Nicole Flores - Can Sara Duterte's bank records be subpoenaed? House prosecutors to ask impeachment court - philstar.com - Philippines - Britain - city Manila, Philippines

Can Sara Duterte's bank records be subpoenaed? House prosecutors to ask impeachment court

MANILA, Philippines — Once the Senate convenes as an impeachment court, House prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial plan to seek a subpoena for her bank records to examine evidence related to her alleged “unexplained wealth.”

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George Garcia - Cristina Chi - All celebrity endorsements presumed paid, says Comelec - philstar.com - Philippines - Britain - city Manila, Philippines

All celebrity endorsements presumed paid, says Comelec

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections will treat all celebrity and influencer endorsements as campaign expenses that candidates must declare in their reports or risk facing charges.

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Jean Mangaluz - Philippines FDI drops 20% in November despite strong year - philstar.com - Philippines - Usa - Singapore - Japan - Britain - city Singapore - city Manila, Philippines

Philippines FDI drops 20% in November despite strong year

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign direct investment into the Philippines fell to $901 million in November 2024, the central bank said on Monday, February 10.

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George Garcia - Ferdinand Marcos-Junior - Lucas Bersamin - Cristina Chi - Comelec legal chief named new poll commissioner - philstar.com - Philippines - Britain - city Manila, Philippines

Comelec legal chief named new poll commissioner

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Ma. Norina Tangaro-Casingal, director of the Commission on Elections' law department, as the poll body's new commissioner — heeding the Comelec chairperson's call to fill vacancies with "insiders" ahead of the elections.

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Donald Trump - Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets - philstar.com - Usa - New Zealand - Brazil - India - France - Britain - China - Uruguay - Switzerland - Washington - Eu - Ecuador - Uae - city Paris, France

Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets

PARIS, France — Nearly all nations missed a UN deadline Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change.

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