Food fight in the National Village!

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on July 14, 2025 · 75 Comments 

Search “BINI Filipino snacks” on any social media platform, and you will find tons of stuff. Everyone and their uncle talks about it. Even Pugad Baboy cartoonist Pol Medina has had the dog Polgas chime in on his behalf. “From Pugadlawin to Pugad Baboy” is a chapter in a history book. Filipinos, even in 1986, … Continue reading →

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What does the Philippines dream of?

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on February 6, 2025 · 123 Comments 

This is not about the Philippine dream, which probably doesn’t exist, even as the Philippines certainly dreams of many things, and one good way to see those dreams is through the stories that Filipinos like best. In the Philippines, a lot is felt more than thought. Intellectuals and reformist politicians often aren’t in touch with … Continue reading →

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What lies ahead?

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on January 6, 2025 · 71 Comments 

2025 will be a difficult year for many countries. As this blog’s focus is the Philippines, the question is what to expect there for this year. Some of these questions are important and serious. Some just happen to be my part of what I am observing or are food for thought. Let us question the … Continue reading →

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