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JoeAmWhat does the Philippines dream of?
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
What lies ahead?
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. Will any oppositionist enter the Senate after the term of Senator Risa Hontiveros ends? The trend of 2019 and 2022 is a warning. Likewise, will two more Tulfo brothers … Continue reading
The Arrogance of the Righteous
Righteous Brothers My thanks to “J” at The Nutbox for couching the Sabah conflict a while back in terms that make impeccable sense. That discussion inspired this article. Perhaps I will say much the same thing, in far less eloquent words. My views herein are shaded by the knowledge that the Righteous Brothers, a popular singing … Continue reading
The Hierarchy of Loyalties and Ethics III
King Solomon’s Decision By Edgar Lores The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual’s own reason and critical analysis. – The Dalai Lama Part 3 – Revelations The Informal Approach – Three Rules on Interactions In Part 2, we discussed the Hierarchy of Loyalties as a representation of the world and … Continue reading
The Hierarchy of Loyalties and Ethics II
By Edgar Lores Law is born from despair of human nature. – Jose Ortega y Gasset Part 2 – The New Paradigm The Model as a Representation of the Real World In Part 1, we described the beginnings of the Hierarchy of Loyalty, its composition and some of its characteristics. The observation made in … Continue reading
