Authors
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Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Cha Coronel Datu
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Juana Pilipinas
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Karl Garcia
- Why Mexico Did Not Continue the Galleon Trade After Independence
- The Philippines and the Seven Years’ War: An Indirect Colony in a Global Conflict
- Between Magellan and Legazpi: The Forgotten Gap, the Rise and Fall of the Habsburgs, and Why the Philippines Became More Mexican Than Spanish
- Before Colonization: The Maritime, Networked, and Layered Foundations of the Philippines
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giancarloangulo
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JPilipinas
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karlgarcia
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JoeAm
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The Mad Mad World of the Binays
From time to time in a blog, I elaborate. Embellish. Is elaboration fact? No, it is elaboration, similar to the way an editorial cartoonist draws caricatures to make a point. So in today’s article, I align some words to embellish . . . and make a point or two. No harm intended. No foul. Trust me. Every … Continue reading
Warning: the moral hazards of the Binay family
by Edgar Lores Recently I came across three concepts in economics that I think may be applicable to the eruptions of corruption surrounding the Binay family. These concepts are: Tragedy of the Commons Free Rider Moral Hazard Tragedy of the Commons The tragedy of the commons is a situation wherein individuals, acting in their own … Continue reading
A political Supreme Court? Or a Court with weak integrity?
Philippine Supreme Court justices and many judiciary employees often raise the cry of “judicial independence!” It is a demand to be left alone from interference by the Executive and Legislative branches of government. Backers of impeached Chief Justice Corona claimed that charges against him were an attack on the independence of the Court. My argument at the time was, no, … Continue reading
Why Chief Purisima is the wrong culprit
I think Filipinos believe that public servants are supposed to be poor. And they are supposed to like it. Well, they don’t, of course, which is why most employees at most government offices are uninspired or downright cranky. We have a government of cranky paupers. Much of the enthusiasm for low pay emanates from leftists who say … Continue reading
Kay Binay walang masamang tinapay?
Does Binay Get Mad at Corruption or Not? Guest article by Andrew Lim I am writing this personal piece because there is something that bothers me about the front runner in the 2016 presidential race. And I hope it stirs a response in those who read it, specially those with personal information on the Vice-President … Continue reading
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The Society of Honor by Joe America 