Thinking Positive about the Philippines

Thinking positive about the Philippines is difficult for many and impossible for a few. Let’s think about that. Now I recognize this blog repeats some of the plaints I’ve issued recently, but I can’t restrain myself. Where o’ where is the inspired Philippines? O’ rise ye land of happy fools! Here is a nation being … Continue reading →

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Pabalikin ang mga Pilipino sa ibang Bansa?

Author’s Note: English Translation follows this article. Ang mga Pilipino sa ibang bansa ay parang mga kalapati. Para silang mga espesyal na lahi ng kalapati na Rock Pigeon (Columba Livia Domestica) na may abilidad na magbalik sa pinangalingan kahit na sa masalimuot na kalagayan at malayong distansya.  Ang masang pag-aalisan ng mga Pilipino para sa … Continue reading →

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“Compañero” Cayetano for President

This article pulls together the various observations and suggestions made by readers during the prior exercise that “crowdsourced” the Cayetano presidential campaign. This is strictly an intellectual exercise and does not represent an endorsement of Senator Cayetano for president. It is envisioned that the lead candidates for the presidency at the current time are Vice … Continue reading →

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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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