Bard Knows the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on September 11, 2023 · 112 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The picture is by Bing (“create a scene in the Philippines of combat between dynastic forces and rebellious voters with the President to the side watching”), and the language is by Bard, who recites my prompt and writes: ________________ I can’t draw a poster, but I can describe it … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

REVERSE ENGINEERING OR GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT?

Posted by giancarloangulo on September 4, 2023 · 54 Comments 

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 →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism

INSTEAD OF OVERHAULING GILAS, OVERHAUL YOUR PRIORITIES

Posted by giancarloangulo on August 31, 2023 · 75 Comments 

by Andrew Lim Straight to the point: what the heck are we doing in a sport that favors height? The basket is 10 ft high and can be accessed vertically or diagonally, both conferring advantage on the bigger team. Skills, speed, stamina play a role but all things equal, the taller one prevails. Filipino fans are quick … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts

Is Filipino Music Going International?

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on July 17, 2023 · 170 Comments 

Bing Image Creator: golden musical notes, stars and a huge suspension bridge against a blue sky at dawn in 2010s record cover style Filipinos have performed as musicians internationally at least since the 19th century. Soledad’s Sister, the novel, has the KTV bar singer Rory hoping to perform in Saipan. There are by now regular … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Entertainment

Soledad’s Sisters

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on June 12, 2023 · 242 Comments 

Soledad’s Sister Just read Butch Dalisay’s 2008 novel with the above title in its German translation, “Last Call Manila”, published this year. Soledad is the one making her last call, coming home from the Middle East with the identity of her sister Aurora – in a coffin. Even in translation (it also is available in … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Family/Parenting/Children