The Filipino Sense of Time

Posted by edgar lores on February 15, 2017 · 90 Comments 

By Edgar Lores Many have observed that the Filipino has a different sense of time. There is a term for it — Filipino Time. As far as I can see, there are four main dimensions to this unique sense of time: Alacrity Duration Unpunctuality Short horizon Alacrity is “cheerful readiness” and everybody knows Filipinos are ever … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Education

Du30 may be right after all . . .

Posted by JoeAm on January 31, 2017 · 115 Comments 

By Paul Lazo After reading an article about US President Donald Trump, I suddenly had a sense that there is “light” at the end of the tunnel. Not that I have ever failed to see a “light;” but at least the light seems brighter now. I will attempt to summarize my views of the article … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

The stream of history

Posted by josephivo on January 30, 2017 · 75 Comments 

By Josephivo In our turbulent times, it might be difficult to see in what direction history is taking us. What are the long term trends? What will last? How will the world or mankind look like a (few) generation(s) from now? History gave us some clues. History was not a steady stream of changes, driven … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Economy, Education, Religion, Technology/Internet

Have you adjusted your morality lately?

Posted by JoeAm on January 11, 2017 · 216 Comments 

By Joe America “Have you adjusted your morality lately?” I had to ask myself this question when a self-confessed amoral reader said there is nothing wrong with being moral, but imposing one’s values on others, especially with a scornful sneer at them, is wrong. Well, sure, being disrespectful is wrong if one’s moral bearing emphasizes kindness. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics

Double Sad

Posted by josephivo on December 22, 2016 · 90 Comments 

By Josephivo We live in a time that new insights are arising. People sense it, the old ways are reaching their limits, signs everywhere, environmental limits, inequalities, mass emigrations, to name a few. Many feel the populist DU30 wants to move in the right direction. But he is hindered by his mix of macho bravado … Continue reading →

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