The only way for the Philippines is forward

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on July 17, 2025 · 138 Comments 

The Dalian trains are finally being put to use on the MRT-3 after ten years, having been kept from being used by pettiness. After two rants, I have something nicer to say about the Philippines. There are people there now who understand building on what is already there. Marcos Jr. following the 1987 Constitution, or … Continue reading →

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Ceasefire

Posted by Karl Garcia on June 26, 2025 · 47 Comments 

When Joe decided to have a break glad he did not declare a cease fire, we must be always triggered not in a stressful way to keep our guns blazing. Maybe just this one article while Joe is gone On the Iran Israel ceasefire, Will that be a time for regrouping and preparing for another … 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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Sympathy for the Boston Bomber?

Posted by JoeAm on April 19, 2013 · 57 Comments 

Jose Mario de Vega I read a Get Real Post article that expresses sympathy with the Boston bomber. Well, not with the bomber’s act, exactly, but with the motive that is likely behind the bomber: bring down US imperialism. Here’s a link to the article. It’s by Jose Mario de Vega. The article begins with … Continue reading →

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