Drawing Empty Spaces Upside Down

I once had a friend who aspired to be an artist. She went to art classes during time off from her real job, which was being a veterinarian to the dogs and cats of the rich and famous. She was thoroughly amused with her art assignment one weekend. Her instructor had given the class the … Continue reading

I Like President Aquino

I’ve seen enough. I’m rendering my evaluation. I like President Aquino. Bear with me and I’ll explain in a wending way why. We know Filipinos are greatly interested in their own welfare, or that of the family, and maybe that of the clan. The well-being of the city grabs some. A few think about their … Continue reading

The Science of Deceit

Dr. Cynthia Boaz, representing a publication called “Truthout”, wrote a commentary published July 2, 2011, entitled “14 Propaganda Techniques Fox ‘News’ Uses to Brainwash Americans”. My masters degree is in Radio and Television Arts, and we did a number of critical “content analyses” of news broadcasts during our course work. So I found the list … Continue reading

When a Dull President is What the Doctor Ordered

I recall having an argument with the main writers at Anti-Pinoy right after President Aquino won the election. The day after the election, the Philippine Peso strengthened markedly against the US dollar, more than the global trend of a weakening dollar would suggest it should. To me, there is nothing more factual than markets speaking … Continue reading

Psst, Don’t Tell Americans about the Philippines

Keep your country secret. That is my advice. Americans are brusque, opinionated blowhards. Especially the aging baby boomers who are looking for places to retire. They don’t know a whole lot about the Philippines. If they knew, they might come here. They would likely gripe about some aspects of the culture , as it is … Continue reading