The connected Filipino; running naked in the forest

I wonder what it is like to be born into the world of computers and instant communication around the globe where dramatic photos can be uploaded to the world in the middle of a disaster or insults registered around the globe in 141 characters. Where relentless tapping of text messages is very likely evolving the shape … Continue reading →

The left: why its political parties fail

Thanks to reader Pinoyputi who directed me down this track when he wrote: “I wish that the leftists would grow up, use their brains and start a real Social Democratic Party of importance here.” A LITTLE MATTER OF PRESENTATION The first thing you notice about leftist parties is that they like exclamation points. It is … Continue reading →

In defense of OFWs against nationalists

Here is a comment that someone at Raissa Robles‘ top blog threw at me the other day during a rather laborious debate over the Laude murder and other matters: “I don’t consider myself a leader of CPM for we are pure democracy here. No kings, no elected leader, but we are lead (sic) by our … Continue reading →

The Philippines: anger rising

I prowl the articles, commentaries and discussion threads of the Inquirer, Rappler and a host of blogs to keep an ear to the  . . . well, not ground . . . but to the social patter. The dialogue threads. One thing I’ve observed is that one can often learn more from the discussion threads, especially … Continue reading →

How LP can win with Mar Roxas

I have taken UNA to task for being light on substance, populated by members of questionable character, and mainly a collection of people angling for wins. Not progress. [“UNA: political party or cabal of crooks?“] What about the Liberal Party (LP)? What’s their means and meaning? The LP platform LP was formed by President Mar … Continue reading →