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Our Securities and Insecurities: A Multifaceted Examination of the Philippines

The Philippines, a Southeast Asian archipelago nation, grapples with a complex web of interconnected “securities” and “insecurities.” This paper explores how the Philippines strives for food security, human security, national security, and maritime security. By examining these interwoven realities, we gain a deeper understanding of the nation’s challenges and ongoing efforts towards stability and progress. … Continue reading

Ranking the greatest Philippine Presidents: What criteria to use?

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America A new ranking of American presidents is out based on a survey led by two US political science professors. Here’s an article about it: NEW SURVEY OF SCHOLARS FINDS LINCOLN REMAINS AMERICA’S GREATEST PRESIDENT This excerpt considers recent presidents: “The survey shows that while presidential scholars continue to consider … Continue reading

We are A Maritime Nation

By Karl Garcia Former President Rodrigo Duterte has declared September as MaNaMo or Maritime Nation Month in 2017.  We have a rich maritime history. We have a rich maritime history. This can be exemplified by the types of boats documented and discovered throughout our rich history. Our great rivers from North to Southhad been used … Continue reading

When beliefs overpower evidence

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I’ve long objected to those who bring popular conspiracy theories to blog discussions as factual truths. A theory is not a truth until verified, as Einstein knew but modern social media marauders do not. Advocacy these days has taken the form of beliefs over evidence. Can you imagine a … Continue reading

IF YOU INSIST ON IDEOLOGICAL PURITY YOU WILL LOSE EVERY BATTLE

by Andrew Lim We start with a politically incorrect joke:  Gays for Gaza: Yipee, we’re so happy all the tall buildings in Gaza are gone. Hamas: Why?  Gays for Gaza: Because you can’t throw us off them anymore. First time I heard it, I doubled in laughter. And relieved, too I wasn’t a public figure … Continue reading