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

Philippine Media: The Lay of the Land

This blog is a little different, as I search for order rather than meaning. Indeed, many of you may already know these media, but it is a process of discovery for me. I have read repeatedly about Philippine news reporting being shallow and sensationalist. But it has only lately crystallized in my mind how damaging … Continue reading

The Tipping Point to Philippine Prosperity

Source: The Inquirer I read a strange article in the Inquirer last week. The headline read: “Widespread Philippine indifference towards overseas Filipinos“. The point of view was from those who attended the “2nd Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora” in late February in Makati. Neglect was the main mien of the party as President … 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