Marcos, the Millenial, and Many Intelligent Filipinos

  w By Cha Coronel Datu   What starts with the letter M?   Martial Law The Philippines was under Martial Law from September 1972 to January 1981. Many became victims of human rights violations during the time. According to an Inquirer report last September 2015, there were 79,730 claims filed with the Human Rights … Continue reading →

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Si Marcos, ang Milenyal, at mga Matalinong Pilipino

  w By Cha Coronel Datu Ano ang nagsisimula sa letrang M? Martial Law Ang Martial Law o Batas Militar ay umiral sa Pilipinas mula noong Setyembre 1972 hanggang Enero 1981. Sa loob ng panahong ito, maraming paglabag at pang-aabusong naganap sa mga karapatang-pantao ng di-iilang Pilipino; kabilang na dito ang  hindi makataong pagpapahirap o … Continue reading →

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VP Binay is a rotten onion

Please allow me to speak with a little pith and vinegar. I believe a fundamental freedom is being threatened and Philippine mainstream media seem to have turned their heads. Well, they are members of the entitled class, after all. They don’t work to take care of the Philippines. They serve their master$. Of course we know that … Continue reading →

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The Philippines: a nation of rebels or a nation of drama fans?

We are seeing two bizarre elections this year, one in the US and one in the Philippines. I say bizarre because the candidates are saying outrageous things and promising unrealistic promises, each as if he or she were a little dictator rather than a president elected into a system of checks and balances aimed at … Continue reading →

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High on the Philippines

As President Aquino’s term winds down, I reflect on how very different the Philippines is today than it was in 2010. In 2010, it was a conflicted place coming off another corrupt presidency. The few road construction projects you’d drive pass always had Gloria Arroyo’s face plastered on a big sign marking this gift to … Continue reading →

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