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
- 🛢️ The Oil Shock and the Plastic Reality: Why the Philippines Must Prepare for a Garbage Bag Shortage
- Maximalism and the 100-Percenter Problem: Lessons from U.S.–Iran Negotiations and Philippine Discourse
- Rozzano “Ruffy” Rufino Biazon: A Dedicated Public Servant
- The Abaya Family: Military, Politics, Technocracy, and Business
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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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Maximalism and the 100-Percenter Problem: Lessons from U.S.–Iran Negotiations and Philippine Discourse
By Karl Garcia Abstract Modern geopolitical conflict is increasingly shaped not by the absence of solutions, but by the inability to accept partial ones. This essay argues that a central obstacle in both global diplomacy and Philippine political discourse is the rise of the “100-percenter” mindset”—a maximalist approach that frames demands entirely in its own … Continue reading
Rozzano “Ruffy” Rufino Biazon: A Dedicated Public Servant
Rozzano Rufino “Ruffy” Bunoan Biazon (born March 20, 1969) is a Filipino public servant whose career spans over two decades in both national and local government. Currently serving as the Mayor of Muntinlupa City, Biazon has consistently focused on advancing citizen welfare, disaster resilience, public health, and sustainable local development.(en.wikipedia.org) Early Life and Foundations in … Continue reading
The Abaya Family: Military, Politics, Technocracy, and Business
By Karl Garcia 1. Patriarch: Plaridel Abaya Plaridel Abaya, born in 1934, is the patriarch of one of Cavite’s influential political families. He served 28 years in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, retiring as a colonel. After his military career, he entered politics and became Congressman of Cavite’s 1st District (1995–2004). Plaridel married Consuelo … Continue reading
Rodolfo Gaspar Biazon: Soldier, Solon, Statesman
A Life Dedicated to the Republic (1935–2023) By Karl Garcia Early Life and Humble Beginnings Rodolfo “Pong” Gaspar Biazon was born on April 14, 1935, in Batac, Ilocos Norte. His early years were marked by hardship: the death of his father when he was seven left his mother, Juliana Gaspar, to care for him and … Continue reading
Antonio Trillanes IV: Reformist, Rebel, Legislator, and Political Maverick in the Philippine Power Structure
By Karl Garcia Few modern Filipino political figures evoke as much admiration, frustration, and debate as Antonio Trillanes IV. His career cuts across the military, the Senate, national elections, and opposition politics, intersecting with presidents, dynasties, reformists, and populists. He has confronted administrations, led investigations against powerful families, criticized allies, lost major elections, and yet … Continue reading
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