THE HOA, THE GATE AND THE COMMON GROUND

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FILIPINO GLOBAL CHAMPIONS

From Lea Salonga to Hidilyn Diaz, EJ Obiena and Carlos Yulo: How Filipinos Keep Proving They Can Compete With the World By Karl M. Garcia There is a recurring story about the Philippines that we should begin telling differently. A Filipino rises above the limitations of the country’s institutions, finds an international stage, competes against … Continue reading →

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PARSING SOME PAX SILICA OBJECTIONS

From Silicon Sovereignty to the Philippine Principle of Using What We Already Have By Karl M. Garcia INTRODUCTION: THE REALITY BEHIND THE HYPE The debate surrounding Pax Silica and the proposed industrial development around New Clark City should not be reduced to a choice between industrialization and environmental protection. Nor should it be reduced to … Continue reading →

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A STAR ON THE WALK OF FAME

Lea Salonga and Another Proud Philippine Moment By Karl M. Garcia There are moments when the success of one Filipino becomes a celebration for an entire country. Lea Salonga receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of those moments. For Filipinos, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is more than a tourist … Continue reading →

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Finally, We Have a Tennis Star

Alexandra Eala and the Arrival of Philippine Tennis on the World Stage By Karl M. Garcia For generations, Filipinos have watched tennis from the margins. We knew the names of global champions. We followed Wimbledon, the US Open, the Australian Open and Roland-Garros. We admired Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and many … Continue reading →

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A SECOND ROUND WITH PHILIPPINE MUSIC

The Songs, Singers, Friends and Family That Have Been Part of My Life By Karl M. Garcia I have written about Philippine music before. Of course, some readers pointed out that I had forgotten to mention their favorite band, singer, composer or musician. Fair enough. I plead guilty. There are simply too many. So let … Continue reading →

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