The Philippines: New thinkers wanted

by josephivo Introduction Imagine the year 500,000 CE. What a nice world, plenty of natural wonders. But no more humans left to admire it. Am I too optimistic? Is 5,000 CE more realistic for this scenario? Or after all, maybe we’ll find the number pi is no longer irrational? The speed of light no more the maximum speed? Will … Continue reading →

Filed under Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics, Religion

Has VP Binay hijacked the Philippines through the Makati Sister Cities program?

A great many people believe that Vice President Jejomar Binay does not have the proper character requirements to be the President of the Philippines. Even if criminal accusations against him are not yet upheld in court, they are so pronounced and horrendous as to stain the nation’s reputation and ability to do good works if he becomes President. … Continue reading →

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The “big bang” theory of Philippine social dynamics

When we look at events and see two trains collide or economic growth slip or a Senate investigation, we see the tangibles. In astronomical terms, they are like the planets and stars. And that is what we mostly argue about. But in between, surrounding and a part of the tangibles are some hidden forces and mysterious … Continue reading →

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The Philippines: rising to leadership in Asia

Most of Asia is free. China is not free. North Korea is not free. Other nations have more citizen participation in their affairs. Viet Nam is socialist. Malaysia is a high control republic, Indonesia a high-control federation. Japan and South Korea are self-contained, disciplined democratic societies. The Philippines is different. The democratic nation is loud and … Continue reading →

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Their own worst enemy: the Binays and the extreme left

By Binays, I mean Jejomar, Junjun, Elenita, Nancy and Abigail, those family members previously or now entrusted with citizen well-being, several of whom – from all available evidence – used those positions to enrich and empower themselves. By extreme left, I mean communists and ideologues who believe the only path forward is destruction of the current … Continue reading →

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