It’s a daunting task to leave the comforts of your own country of origin to migrate to a foreign country, whose culture is entirely
Author: Louie Encabo
Perhaps it is time to #BringBackMIA
Buoyed by his success in removing former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno from her post, lawyer and staunch ally of President Duterte, Larry Gadon,
Meet Larry Gadon and Ferdie Topacio: the two lawyers behind Duterte’s power grab
President Duterte’s dictatorial ambitions were finally realized on Friday, the 11th of May, after his allies successfully ousted the Chief Justice of the Supreme
Using Documentaries to Highlight Pressing Social Issues
Filipinos have long showcased their talent in the arts, particularly film-making, for decades. Most of us will be familiar with the names Lino Brocka
No, the Foreign Minister’s overseas trips are not “vacations”
As they are paid for by taxpayer dollars, many New Zealanders become critical when they see elected politicians traveling overseas. The most common accusation
What did NZ First achieve in #Budget2018?
As with any coalition government, the different parties which comprise the Labour-NZ First-Greens coalition have dissimilar priorities. Such was the root cause for critics to
Migrants win big in #Budget2018
As a migrant New Zealander unfamiliar with the politics of your newfound home, you can be forgiven for not paying attention closely to the
Investing in Stronger Ties with the Pacific
In the lead-up to the much-awaited first budget of the new Labour-New Zealand First government, the Rt. Hon Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a significant
An Explanation of Why Chief Justice Sereno’s Ouster is a Very Bad Predicament
Last Friday, the 11th of May, was a grim day for Philippine democracy. Contrary to what pro-Administration fanatics argue (many of whom celebrated the
NZ First Hits Rotorua: Why it was Significant
“It’s the people we set out to help that should be our greatest purpose. There’s a whole lot of people who’s very life and