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    July 16, 2018

    We Need to Talk About Bong Go’s Ubiquitous Displays of Ambition

    Before becoming the ill-famed, controversial head-of-state he is known globally today, there was a time when President Rodrigo Duterte almost decided not to contest the 2016 general elections at all.

  • The Philippines

    June 19, 2018

    The Selling-Out of Harry Roque

    During a press briefing with members of the Malacanang Press Corps (MPC) on the 18th of June, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was asked by a journalist to comment on a… Continue reading "The Selling-Out of Harry Roque"

  • New Zealand, Sports, Culture, and Religion

    June 17, 2018

    Is it time for a World Cup Down Under?

    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 Philippines

    June 13, 2018

    Three Brilliant Minds We Need at the Senate

    One theory for the continuing social ills in the Philippines is the ill-informed voting habits that Filipinos succumb to. It is evident that during elections, it is the best advertised… Continue reading "Three Brilliant Minds We Need at the Senate"

  • The Philippines

    June 12, 2018

    We celebrate Independence Day, why don’t we strive to preserve it also?

    This year’s Independence Day celebrations is its 120th edition, a milestone year since an independent Philippines was formally declared on the balcony of General Emilio Aguinaldo’s house – a man… Continue reading "We celebrate Independence Day, why don’t we strive to preserve it also?"

  • The Philippines

    June 11, 2018

    It’s Time to Elect Candidates on Merit, Rather than Name Recognition

    The scenes we witness election after election is always the same: political advertisements dominate television airtime, the radio waves constantly play catchy campaign jingles from the candidates and every major… Continue reading "It’s Time to Elect Candidates on Merit, Rather than Name Recognition"

  • New Zealand

    June 5, 2018

    It’s time we #ProtectTheProtectors

    It’s an understatement to say that first responders have their work cut out for them.

  • Editor's Notes

    June 2, 2018

    Kiwipinos Converge for the Annual Philippine Festival

    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 different from what you’ve grown accustomed… Continue reading "Kiwipinos Converge for the Annual Philippine Festival"

  • The Philippines

    June 1, 2018

    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, has set his sights on a… Continue reading "Perhaps it is time to #BringBackMIA"

  • The Philippines

    June 1, 2018

    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 Court – Maria Lourdes Sereno –… Continue reading "Meet Larry Gadon and Ferdie Topacio: the two lawyers behind Duterte’s power grab"

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