Q&A with K

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Prologue I came out of the interview with Korina Sanchez-Roxas thinking only of one thing: She’ll make the country proud if she became First Lady. Not only does she inspire with her poise and elan, she can engage anyone—from a lumad in Mindanao to Michelle Obama—in conversation. The questions were sent … Continue reading →

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Duterte won’t be able to govern at all

w By Andrew Lim If you are a diehard Duterte supporter, save your breath and ammo because this article deals with a post- election scenario where Duterte has won. It does not aim to sway your vote. This article is for the 70% + electorate split among different candidates and the uninvolved, who will need … Continue reading →

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Raising kids in the Philippines: Indoctrination or Inspiration?

w One of the greatest cultural clashes I have had to deal with in the Philippines is the style of education and parenting here. As I have a young son in elementary school, the style is sometimes troubling. I wonder if the Philippines is getting what it’s Department of Education pays for. Are students graduating with healthy values … Continue reading →

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The Country’s Only Shield Against Bongbong Marcos

w by Wilfredo G. Villanueva I wrote about her in this same blog but hadn’t seen her in person. I have seen her on tv, heard her voice, saw her in posters and leaflets. Little did I know that she stood a little over five feet tall. I thought she would be commanding in height … Continue reading →

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Stockholm Syndrome – a Filipino malaise

By Chempo The Stockholm Syndrome is a term used to describe a psychological reaction of victims of a hostage-taking or captive situation where the victims eventually bonded with their tormentors. Whilst psychologists have known this phenomenon for a long time, it took its name from an incident in 1974 in Stockholm, Sweden. A bank robber … Continue reading →

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