The Philippines and the world

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on September 5, 2024 · 196 Comments 

My mixed perspective when it comes to the Philippines and the world does show me that the relationship between the two can be strange. This is also visible in Philippine politics. Marcos Sr. was very eager to show a positive image of the Philippines to the world. Some Filipinos loved Duterte for thumbing his nose … Continue reading →

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The Speech President Aquino Cannot Give

Posted by JoeAm on February 4, 2013 · 23 Comments 

Good evening my friends. It’s good to be Filipino, eh? I want to talk to you about our country. About our history and future. And about who we are as a nation. Lets start with the basics. We are an Asian country. Let’s make that clear. We are not European, although we are a playground … Continue reading →

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OMG! We’re ALONE!

Posted by JoeAm on July 17, 2012 · 10 Comments 

I’ve read a couple of headlines in popular media that basically take the stance that the Philippines is “alone” among Asian nations in opposing the aggressiveness of China. “Poppycock!” I say. “Poppycock!” China has succeeded in making the Philippines SEEM alone. Score 10 points to China for dividing the Asean meeting this past week. It … Continue reading →

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