The Death of Decorum in Philippine Politics
What ever happened to having expectations that our public servants be model citizens?Â
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Can the World Expect a Happy New Year in 2018?
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?"
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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 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"
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Christmas Isn’t Wonderful For Everyone
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"
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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 even bigger travesty.
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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, full of merriment, singing and family… Continue reading "Why Filipino Christmas is Unlike Any Other"
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Duterte’s 180-Degree Turn
George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945) is a perfect allegory of the rise to power of President Rodrigo Duterte.Â
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A Heartless Cost-Cutting Measure
They say the true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable people. This quote by Mahatama Gandhi would cast New Zealand in a… Continue reading "A Heartless Cost-Cutting Measure"
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The Church of National
It’s hard to quantify what the New Zealand National Party stands for these days.Â
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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 community. Without fail, the wider Filipino… Continue reading "A Pinoy To Be Proud Of"
