Who Funds Bayan Muna?

When I think of political extremists in the Philippines I think of the left, NPA, Bayan Muna and the Communist Party of the Philippines. I don’t know if there is a right wing extremist group, per se. Readers may be able to enlighten me on that. Or perhaps the right presently occupies the seats of … Continue reading →

Filed under Philippine Politics

The Philippines: The Most Dangerous Land on the Planet

Other lands are better at destruction with bombs and guns, but the Philippines occupies the most dangerous land. Indeed, the Philippines does battle with God. And He can smite awesomely. The Philippines ranks number one in the world for deaths caused by natural disasters. Last year, 2,360 people lost their lives in the Philippines due … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Ecology/Global Warming, Philippine Government

When Leaders Run into Each Other

Now this blog is not just another foreigner whining. If you will bear with me, you will see it is quite the opposite. It is just that I start where others leave off. So get through the early part and we’ll be fine. You will hear many foreigners complain about how inconsiderate Filipinos are. Maybe … Continue reading →

Filed under Culture and Arts, Education

Four Villains Seek World Domination

Okay, game lovers. We’ve got a good one going here. Big forces vying for world domination. Four of them. Super-villains. Immensely powerful. Far-reaching. Viciously determined. Slow motion horror. They are as different as the Riddler and Catwoman, Two Face and Doctor Doom, the Green Goblin and the Joker, Oggy and the Cockroaches. They have entirely … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Religion, USA/Americans

Wolves, Hyenas and Jackals at the Door: UNA’s Possible Strategies in the Run Up to 2016

Guest Article by Andrew Lim The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA)  is a political party that aims to gain power in 2016 and beyond. Just like most parties in the Philippine landscape, the partnership is based on political opportunism: join forces with those who have the resources, the crowd pull and the organization to obtain power.  … Continue reading →

Filed under Philippine Politics, Religion