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Why does the Philippines not seem to learn?

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on July 3, 2025 · 246 Comments

Been wondering about this for a while, and it just occurred to me how the President there is seen as personally responsible for so much. That was the way it was in times of datus, and Joey Nguyen just commented on how it was in Spain with the King. Such a mindset leads to more … Continue reading →

Filed under Philippine Government, Philippine Politics · Tagged with associative pride, authoritarianism, belief, blames and excuses, culture, democracy, dynasties, leadership, organization, power, responsibility, social values

JoeAm’s Delusions of Grandeur

Posted by JoeAm on March 8, 2013 · 17 Comments

I was accused the other day by a commenter on Riassa Robles’ Top Blog of having ulterior motives for writing blog articles. The guy is pro Sultan, which may give you an idea of his reason for not taking kindly to JoeAm’s defense of President Aquino in the Sabah matter. His accusation is that I really … Continue reading →

Filed under Culture and Arts, Education · Tagged with authoritarianism, education, freedom of expression

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