Benedict Exconde, Author at Get Real Post

Political dynasties are not necessarily bad

June 6, 2021 - by Benedict Exconde - 3 Comments.

Election fever in the Philippines is slowly heating up. Early opinion polls suggest that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte, is the leading possible candidate for …

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On how the politicisation of community pantries and ayuda contributed to Filipino mendicant culture

May 27, 2021 - by Benedict Exconde - 1 Comment

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the Philippines, “bayanihan” has been a mainstay of Filipino culture, especially in the provinces. As someone who spent my youth in the province, I …

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Galileo on The @1Sambayan June 12 fiasco was a validation of Duterte and a vindication of MarcosHow much can an elected official do if fundamental infrastructures
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Jimmy on June 12 “Freedom Day” marks the ironic end of @1SambayanGod help the Philippines.
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trese on GRAVITAS is what makes Philippine presidents. Not popularity. And certainly NOT PA-CUTE.From the perspective of a self-confessed Yelowtard turned Dutertard I