An Evening in Russell
It was nerve-wracking and therapeutic, it was exhilarating but panic-inducing at the same time. The atmosphere at the New Zealand First Official Viewing Party in Russell on the night… Continue reading "An Evening in Russell"
Author: Louie Encabo
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Winston in Morrinsville: Kicking the Hornets’ Nest
Those who still doubt if whether or not New Zealand has a rural-urban divide should have been in Morrinsville yesterday at noon. In response to a proposed tax on water,… Continue reading "Winston in Morrinsville: Kicking the Hornets’ Nest"
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Why You’re Wrong About Winston Peters
For the migrant community, the name Winston Peters may be synonymous to the Boogeyman. He is a figure that us foreign-born New Zealanders shun because we believe he is ought… Continue reading "Why You’re Wrong About Winston Peters"
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The Foreigners Fighting in Marawi
The crisis in Marawi City is nearing its second month, yet the fighting rages on. One of the main impasse the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) faced is how… Continue reading "The Foreigners Fighting in Marawi"
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To Liberate a City by Destroying It
It has been a month and two weeks since the start of the Marawi crisis. As the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ fought valiantly to rid the city of Islamic… Continue reading "To Liberate a City by Destroying It"
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Why did ISIS choose the Philippines?
Despite being a country plagued by insurgencies – both ethnic and sectarian – for several decades, the crisis in Marawi City still shocked the nation. The threat was no longer… Continue reading "Why did ISIS choose the Philippines?"
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The United States’ Armed Forces of the Philippines
It’s no secret the Philippines and the United States are close allies, but is this alliance one of partnership or peonage?Â
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Ka Bel: The Legacy of a Working Class Hero
The failures of the political system have turned off many citizens from engaging with it completely. It can be hard not to: we elect politicians to serve the people, when… Continue reading "Ka Bel: The Legacy of a Working Class Hero"
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The Roy Cimatu-Carlos Dominguez Link to the Oligarchy
As if Gina Lopez’s rejection as Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary was not painful enough, President Duterte landed a bigger blow to progressive ideals by appointing a retired military… Continue reading "The Roy Cimatu-Carlos Dominguez Link to the Oligarchy"
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Edward Hagedorn for Environment Secretary?
With the rejection of Gina Lopez’s appointment as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Filipino progressives are longing for another champion of the environment to be… Continue reading "Edward Hagedorn for Environment Secretary?"
