All young children born in this country

w A letter to future generations about corruption in the Philippines by Andrew Lim Congratulations. You have been born into a country blessedly rich in resources, from the fish in the sea to the farms that bear fruit and produce, all sun-kissed to perfection. Its islands are like jewels strewn across the sea, providing home … Continue reading

“Dear Sec Luistro: We have a disconnect here”

Some statements cause me to sit up straight in my chair and pay attention. They clash with what I think or do. One of these clashes came from Department of Education Secretary Armin Luistro during his recent speech to graduating students at the University of the Philippines. The speech was headlined in an Inquirer article … Continue reading

“Get out, Manny! Get out!”

No, no, Manny. Not boxing. Stay in boxing as long as your body can meet your high expectations. Get out of UNA! Now. Right now. You are a sportsman. You deal fair, you fight fair. There is nothing personal against other boxers when you enter the ring. You are a professional, something that cannot be … Continue reading

Open Discussion: “Our Philippines”

Let me drop this blog off as the starting point to an open discussion forum for those wishing to partake of their usual dose of Society wit and wisdom from now through the first two weeks of May. I’ll be traveling with my family and don’t expect to stop by. Now, you can pick any topic … Continue reading

Mary Jane Veloso, neediness, and the Sevilla resignation

A “three-fer”, or three subjects for today: Mary Jane Veloso A Filipina who was evidently taken advantage of by relatives to smuggle drugs into Indonesia, and was caught, is on death row and scheduled to be executed by firing squad in about a week. The case is obviously tragic, at an individual level, and the individual … Continue reading