Can you be a Catholic and support Donald Trump?

Posted by JoeAm on July 14, 2017 · 155 Comments 

By Andrew Lim This essay follows on the heels of Joe’s previous piece “The  Philippines is not really a Catholic nation”. But instead of dwelling on the local situation where there is much consensus on the “split-level”, cognitive-dissonant, hypocritical, shallow, superstitious appreciation and application of Catholicism in the country, we talk of the United States, … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Religion

Anatomy of the battle of Marawi

Posted by chemrock on June 7, 2017 · 155 Comments 

  By Chemrock In the age of Mocha symbolism, I quote military historian Byron Farwell “….. armies stand as disturbing reminders that democratic processes are not always the best”. When the army is activated to quell an internal strife, it is often a fine line whether it is propping up or dismantling democratic institutions. The … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

The Short, Short Lives of a Dilawan and a Dutertard

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on June 5, 2017 · 50 Comments 

By Wilfredo G. Villanueva It’s bound to happen sooner than later. Greg, the Dutertard, and Mario, the Dilawan meet at last after avoiding each other since the new President assumed office. Greg: Bro! Mario: Hey! Greg and Mario: (almost at the same time) Long time no see! They embrace like long-lost brothers, which they are. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Philippine Politics

Drug War deaths – the insult after the injury

Posted by chemrock on May 14, 2017 · 91 Comments 

By Chemrock Media says bodies from the drug war in Philippines are piling up in funeral parlours and if anyone say this is fake news, this photo tells a thousand stories. It’s from a UK media. Someone should tell Senator Cayetano that foreign media has all along been present in Philippines, there is no need … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Open Discussion #4: What do people think when a life is rolled away?

Posted by JoeAm on May 8, 2017 · 285 Comments 

  There is no joy on the mean streets of Manila. What do you think the bystanders in this photograph are thinking? Feeling? I ask knowing that the answers reflect more the thoughts and emotions of you the reader than the people watching the departed soul roll away, never to be accounted for, never to … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts