“Only in the Philippines could a leader like Ferdinand Marcos, who pillaged his country for over 20 years, still be considered for a national
The Philippines
Rappler’s Closure and the Government’s Hypocrisy Regarding “Foreign Ownership”
The online news website Rappler.com was ordered closed by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly being owned by foreign entities. Despite
Don’t Fixate On Duterte, His Allies Also Deserve Scrutiny
The high approval rating that President Duterte continues to enjoy does not reflect the plethora of criticisms he receives from different sectors of society.
An Attack on the Fourth Estate
In George Orwell’s imagined totalitarian state of Oceania, the ironically-named Ministry of Truth is tasked with censoring media and silencing critics who could challenge
The Death of Decorum in Philippine Politics
On Rizal Day, Duterte Calls on Filipinos to Emulate Hero’s Actions — Here’s Why That’s Ironic
“As an author and as a scholar, he denounced the corruption, greed and other social ills that up to this day continue to plague
Trigger Happy Cops Leave Two Dead
Police brutality is a big crime in itself, but inflicting police brutality on innocent victims while allowing the suspects to go scot-free is an
Why Filipino Christmas is Unlike Any Other
In the well-loved story by Dr. Seuss, a fictional character called “Grinch” is purportedly repulsed by the Christmas season due to its jubilant atmosphere,
Duterte’s 180-Degree Turn
George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945) is a perfect allegory of the rise to power of President Rodrigo Duterte.
A Pinoy To Be Proud Of
Each time an individual of Filipino descent achieves success on the global stage, expect a vociferous assertion of pride from the rest of the