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Is a Philippine Detroit possible? Checking out Industriepolitik

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on April 22, 2026 · 128 Comments

My previous article mentioned Michael Jackson’s father and his frustration with the factory. The Philippines barely has factories: unlike Motown aka Detroit, it never built the industrial base that turns working people into a middle class. That is why the majority of Filipinos live in precarity, and why the poorest remain truly destitute. So I … Continue reading →

Filed under Economy, Governance, industry, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet · Tagged with cars, companies, development, economy, Governance, industry, jobs

From Pilita in Vegas to BINI at Coachella: Filipino Music Rising

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on April 5, 2026 · 27 Comments

Pilita Corrales performed in Las Vegas at a time when very few Filipino artists had that kind of international platform, making her presence there exceptional. Lea Salonga’s performances in the London West End, Broadway, and with Disney helped open the door for many Filipino performers. BINI and SB19 may be opening the gates for Filipino … Continue reading →

Filed under Culture and Arts, Economy, Entertainment · Tagged with culture, industry, music, OPM, PPop

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