REVERSE ENGINEERING OR GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT?
THE WAY FORWARD FOR FILIPINAS FOOTBALL by Andrew Lim Like many, I was enthralled and overjoyed with the Filipinas’ performance in World Cup 2023. Euphoria’s subsided, and we ponder the next steps. A new coach with sterling credentials has been signed up. What’s the best way forward from here? Obviously, the Football federation and Coach … Continue reading
INSTEAD OF OVERHAULING GILAS, OVERHAUL YOUR PRIORITIES
by Andrew Lim Straight to the point: what the heck are we doing in a sport that favors height? The basket is 10 ft high and can be accessed vertically or diagonally, both conferring advantage on the bigger team. Skills, speed, stamina play a role but all things equal, the taller one prevails. Filipino fans are quick … Continue reading
Is Filipino Music Going International?
Bing Image Creator: golden musical notes, stars and a huge suspension bridge against a blue sky at dawn in 2010s record cover style Filipinos have performed as musicians internationally at least since the 19th century. Soledad’s Sister, the novel, has the KTV bar singer Rory hoping to perform in Saipan. There are by now regular … Continue reading
COMMENTS ON THE LOW COST PHILIPPINE AIR LINE INDUSTRY
This piece aims to minimize the hysterics and focus on the structural economics of the low -cost airline industry and attempts to find a way forward for all stakeholders.
Soledad’s Sisters
Soledad’s Sister Just read Butch Dalisay’s 2008 novel with the above title in its German translation, “Last Call Manila”, published this year. Soledad is the one making her last call, coming home from the Middle East with the identity of her sister Aurora – in a coffin. Even in translation (it also is available in … Continue reading




