Why the melancholy?

Posted by JoeAm on March 10, 2016 · 237 Comments 

w By Andrew Lim Preserving the gains of the EDSA 86 revolution and the Aquino administration Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Philippine Politics, Religion, USA/Americans

Marcos, the Millenial, and Many Intelligent Filipinos

Posted by Cha Coronel Datu on March 4, 2016 · 131 Comments 

  w By Cha Coronel Datu   What starts with the letter M?   Martial Law The Philippines was under Martial Law from September 1972 to January 1981. Many became victims of human rights violations during the time. According to an Inquirer report last September 2015, there were 79,730 claims filed with the Human Rights … Continue reading →

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

Si Marcos, ang Milenyal, at mga Matalinong Pilipino

Posted by Cha Coronel Datu on March 3, 2016 · 65 Comments 

  w By Cha Coronel Datu Ano ang nagsisimula sa letrang M? Martial Law Ang Martial Law o Batas Militar ay umiral sa Pilipinas mula noong Setyembre 1972 hanggang Enero 1981. Sa loob ng panahong ito, maraming paglabag at pang-aabusong naganap sa mga karapatang-pantao ng di-iilang Pilipino; kabilang na dito ang  hindi makataong pagpapahirap o … Continue reading →

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

The Philippines: a nation of rebels or a nation of drama fans?

Posted by JoeAm on March 1, 2016 · 197 Comments 

We are seeing two bizarre elections this year, one in the US and one in the Philippines. I say bizarre because the candidates are saying outrageous things and promising unrealistic promises, each as if he or she were a little dictator rather than a president elected into a system of checks and balances aimed at … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Eight reasons to vote for Binay

Posted by edgar lores on February 9, 2016 · 238 Comments 

w by Edgar Lores I have thought deep and long — and long and deep — about the presidential candidates, and I am convinced there is only one man who deserves your vote as the new president of the Philippines.  That man is no other than Jejomar “Jojo” Cabauatan Binay, Sr. I hope to convert … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Philippine Politics