Cadet Cudia and Honor in the Philippines

I will presume that readers know generally about the case of Cadet First Class Aldrin Jeff Cudia and probably have an opinion about the Philippine Military Academy’s endorsement of the student Honor Committee’s dismissal of Cadet Cudia from the school for a violation of honor, to wit, lying about why he was late for a … Continue reading →

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The 2016 Election Is Already Compromised

Massive Scam Vote Rigging Underway Normally I write opinion. This article is news, with some imagination thrown in to extend it in ways that ought to frighten your socks off. A huge effort is already underway to control the 2016 election. It is well thought out, well funded and persuasive. It is vote-rigging by a masked organization … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Society of Honor

We grow, therefore we change. So it is important to consider from time to time what this blog is, and what it might become. What this blog is . . . The blog covers a wide range of topics dealing with Philippine politics, culture and social dynamics. It’s strength is that it is not affiliated … Continue reading →

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President Aquino’s Achilles Heel: Loyalty

Perhaps the one criticism of President Aquino that arises again and again is the point that he defends people who are flawed or have created gross mistakes, out of loyalty. Mayor Lim who botched the Hong Kong bus massacre. His shooting buddy, DILG Undersecretary Rico Puno, who was accused of “anomalies”. Secretary Gazmin after he … Continue reading →

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Crowdsourcing the Cayetano Campaign

The political landscape is defined by those with the boldness to take up a campaign paintbrush. He who paints first has an advantage in deciding the look of the landscape. Mountains or forests or seas. We can give credit to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano for being among the bold. He is organizing his campaign, tracking … Continue reading →

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