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

A GOOD, GENTLE MAN

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva General Ely in brown shirt stands behind the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the left. Father Robert Reyes, the “running priest,” celebrates Holy Mass at Plaza Roma in the center of Intramuros, facing Comelec headquarters. Responding to observations that we are few, Gen. Ely is unperturbed. “It’s not the … Continue reading

LENI ROBREDO IS THE SAME LENI ROBREDO 

By Wilfredo G. Villanueva Submitted Sep. 14, 2023 Question: You voted for former Vice President Leni Robredo May last year and you don’t like what’s happening. You feel you were robbed. Leni is the true winner, you think. But there is no groundswell of protest against electoral fraud in spite of overwhelming evidence of rigged … Continue reading

REVERSE ENGINEERING OR GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT?

THE WAY FORWARD FOR FILIPINAS FOOTBALL by Andrew Lim Like many, I was enthralled and overjoyed with the Filipinas’ performance in World Cup 2023. Euphoria’s subsided, and we ponder the next steps. A new coach with sterling credentials has been signed up. What’s the best way forward from here? Obviously, the Football federation and Coach … Continue reading

Christ is risen – when will TSOH rise again?

Christ is risen – when will TSOH rise again?

But here I am in an attempt to resurrect the blog right before the Second Sunday of Easter.