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 authoritarian rule of “Big Brother”… Continue reading "An Attack on the Fourth Estate"
The controversy over the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Bill which the New Zealand First party wants to pass into a law brings to our attention one of the most basic problems of… Continue reading "Paddle Your Own Waka"
The passing of former Deputy Prime Minister and founder of the New Labour Party, Jim Anderton, ushered in several tributes from different personalities in the New Zealand political sphere. Many… Continue reading "Jim Anderton: Roman Catholic Hero"
Proponents of the BDS Movement laud the decision of singer Lorde to cancel her planned concert in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, calling it a “bold stance” against the… Continue reading "Since We Boycott Israel, We Should Also Boycott Saudi Arabia"
What ever happened to having expectations that our public servants be model citizens?Â
As the clock hits midnight, jubilant crowds welcome the new year full of hope and optimism for the year ahead. It is only custom to hold a positive outlook for… Continue reading "Can the World Expect a Happy New Year in 2018?"
“As an author and as a scholar, he denounced the corruption, greed and other social ills that up to this day continue to plague our society. Even in death, he… Continue reading "On Rizal Day, Duterte Calls on Filipinos to Emulate Hero’s Actions — Here’s Why That’s Ironic"
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"
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 even bigger travesty.
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"
