It seems that winning numerous sports accolades for the country is not enough to earn the respect of Filipinos. Decorated athlete Hidilyn Diaz found herself at the receiving end of… Continue reading "Hidilyn Diaz is right — Philippine sports is woefully underfunded"
As announced before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup last Friday, the 2026 edition of the prestigious sporting event will be hosted by a trio of hosts comprised… Continue reading "Is it time for a World Cup Down Under?"
The 6th of February marked the International Day for Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation. Unbeknownst to many, the practice – although barbaric and extremely dangerous – is still widely… Continue reading "Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation"
Andy Williams immortalized himself as a Christmas carol staple with his piece, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. The song’s refrain proclaims the festivities of the Christian tradition… Continue reading "Christmas Isn’t Wonderful For Everyone"
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, full of merriment, singing and family… Continue reading "Why Filipino Christmas is Unlike Any Other"
Each time an individual of Filipino descent achieves success on the global stage, expect a vociferous assertion of pride from the rest of the community. Without fail, the wider Filipino… Continue reading "A Pinoy To Be Proud Of"
It is said that one of the dearest casualties of colonization is the death of a nation’s own identity. This theory is truly evident in New Zealand, where a vast… Continue reading "Why Don Brash is Wrong about Te Reo Maori"
Tradition is not the worship of the ashes but the preservation of fire. – Gustav Mahler The unfortunate result of the ever-changing tastes and worldviews of different populations all over… Continue reading "To Remember the Dead"
In an historic upset the Philippine national rugby team, dubbed “the Volcanoes”, toppled regional powerhouse Thailand to bag the 2017 Asia Rugby Sevens championship held in Doha Qatar the past… Continue reading "No Love for the Volcanoes?"
A viral video of a man allegedly being thrown off a Delta Airlines flight went viral recently, the reason for his eviction purportedly being his use of Arabic while making… Continue reading ""Taqiyya" – the Art of Deception"
