The Philippines is not really a Catholic nation

Posted by JoeAm on July 7, 2017 · 248 Comments 

By Joe America Occasionally, I write an article that is intended mainly to provoke discussion. Why? Usually because I am confused and the discussion that follows the article helps me sort out my ideas. This is one of those articles. About 86% of the Philippine population belongs to the Catholic Church (Center for Global Education). … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Government, Religion

Pinakamahalaga Ang Politika Sa Buhay Ng Tao

Posted by alrhozigma on May 31, 2017 · 71 Comments 

By Popoy Del R. Cartanio Ano ba yan? Saan ba napulot yan ideya na yan. Kahit basura sa Payatas o sa Isla Puting Bato meron pakinabang. Pero politika? Hah! Galit ang mga karanniwan mamayan diyan. Ang politika, salot sa mga mahirap yan. Ugat ng katarantaduhan sa lipunan yan, Eh. Teka, teka muna. Pag ganyan ang … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics, Religion

The Ten Good Things About Our Country (or What We Stand to Lose)

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on May 25, 2017 · 64 Comments 

By Wilfredo G. Villanueva A friend said he had stopped reading his Facebook feeds. “Why?” I asked. “They’re negative.” And so we have come to this: that what was once a prosperous or at least a forward-looking country is down in the dumps. My personal experience is evidence of the truth behind my friend’s observation. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Economy, Education, Family/Parenting/Children, Religion

Making a Deal with the Devil: The Faustian Bargain

Posted by JoeAm on March 8, 2017 · 37 Comments 

By Andrew Lim When ancient man figured out that living in groups, specially large ones was more advantageous, he quickly learned how to make a deal- get something by giving up another. The deal could be between two entities: a modus vivendi, or internally, with one’s conscience. In German legend, Faust was an intellectual who … Continue reading →

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

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