Authors
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Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Cha Coronel Datu
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Juana Pilipinas
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Karl Garcia
- Security Requires More Than Ships and Weapons
- Polarization, Law, and National Interest in the Philippines: Lessons from the West Philippine Sea, Legal Advocacy, and Design Philosophy
- The Public Display of Privilege: Nepotism, Lifestyle, and Social Justice
- Heroes, Villains, and the Burden of Perspective in Philippine Political Life
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giancarloangulo
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JPilipinas
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karlgarcia
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JoeAm
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Polarization, Law, and National Interest in the Philippines: Lessons from the West Philippine Sea, Legal Advocacy, and Design Philosophy
By Karl Garcia The Philippines faces a persistent paradox in contemporary politics: two factions, each convinced of their patriotic righteousness, simultaneously accuse the other of treason. Both claim to act in the national interest, yet mutual distrust, adversarial framing, and polarized media discourse often paralyze governance. This dynamic is especially evident in maritime disputes, trade … Continue reading
The Public Display of Privilege: Nepotism, Lifestyle, and Social Justice
By Karl Garcia In contemporary society, the phenomenon often labeled as “nepo babies”—individuals who benefit from the social, economic, or professional advantages of their family—has become a subject of public scrutiny. Social media, with its unrelenting documentation of personal life, has amplified the visibility of wealth, privilege, and lifestyle choices. The ostentatious display of material … Continue reading
Heroes, Villains, and the Burden of Perspective in Philippine Political Life
By Karl Garcia Philippine political discourse has long been shaped by moral binaries. Individuals and movements are frequently cast as heroes or villains, rebels or revolutionaries, patriots or threats. Yet beneath these labels lies a more complex reality: perception is inseparable from perspective. History, geography, class, trauma, and memory all shape how Filipinos interpret power, … Continue reading
Vote Buying, Patronage Politics, and the Limits of Voter Education
By Karl Garcia Vote buying is often explained in moral terms: corrupt politicians offer money, voters accept it, democracy suffers. Yet our discussion reveals a more complex reality. Vote buying persists not simply because voters lack education or critical thinking, but because it is embedded in a system shaped by economic vulnerability, political incentives, weak … Continue reading
IMELDA AND MANILA: LANDSCAPE, POWER, AND URBAN CHANGE IN THE PHILIPPINES
By Karl Garcia Introduction Urban landscapes are physical records of political choice. Architecture, infrastructure, cultural investments, and spatial organization are shaped not only by technical planning principles but also by governance structures, ideology, and institutional capacity. In the Philippines, Manila’s transformation during the Marcos era (1965–1986) remains one of the most debated examples of how … Continue reading
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