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
- Onwards: Alternative Fuels for Philippine Shipping – Challenges and Pathways Forward
- Maps, Manufacturing, and Recognition
- 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
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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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Maps, Manufacturing, and Recognition
By Karl Garcia Maps rarely appear controversial. In classrooms they hang quietly on walls, serving as colorful companions to lessons in geography, history, and civics. Yet maps are never purely decorative. They are political documents, cultural artifacts, and cognitive frameworks. They shape how citizens—especially students—understand territory, sovereignty, identity, and the world beyond their shores. In … Continue reading
Security Requires More Than Ships and Weapons
By Karl Garcia Whenever tensions flare in the West Philippine Sea, headlines erupt, debates ignite, and then, almost as quickly, the national conversation fades. Yet the challenges facing the Philippines’ security are not episodic—they are structural, persistent, and unlikely to disappear. Experts, including retired Rear Admiral Rommel Jude Ong, make it clear: defending our sovereignty … Continue reading
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
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