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blocktimer

blocktimer  n.— «Most of these hard-hitting journalists—print or broadcast—are independent, free-lancers, or in our broadcast parlance, “blocktimers.”» —“Why they kill local journalists” by Nonie C...

OKW

OKW  n.— «The Philippines should pursue programs that would hone the country’s emerging manpower pool: the overseas knowledge workers (OKW).» —“RP urged to hone skills of knowledge workers” by Maricel E. Estavillo IT...

Susmaryosep

Susmaryosep  n.— «According to officials, SANCANCO had been discharging effluent by 3400 mg/l exceeding the allowable 80 mg/l. Susmaryosep! DENR also said that SANCANCO has been operating without permit.» —“Philippine Environment III:...

Susmaryosep

Susmaryosep  n.— «In the words of one vendor, who loudly remonstrated that what she earned was not even enough to cover the debts she accumulated as puhunan: “Susmaryosep!”» —“Taxing the underground economy” by...