Filipinos need to Stop Believing in Famous Names
Many Filipinos are too lazy to think and this is demonstrated in their voting habits and approach towards people. They think of the first name that comes to mind, or …
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On Liberation Theology and Ivory Tower Mentality
I went through the liberation theology subject during my last college year at Ateneo (1996-97). We got immersed in an Aeta reservation in Bataan for a few days. It’s an …
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The problem with De-stigmatizing and Forced Acceptance Efforts
The reaction of opponents against the decision then of President Duterte to move tambays (derived from “stand-bys” or loitering freeloaders) off the streets included attempts to de-stigmatize tambays. They say …
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The Fallacy of “Special Problems”
The wokes tend to see certain social problems as “special problems.” It’s based on the idea that certain problems deserve more attention than others. For example, poverty in a slum …
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Besmirching “Dictators’ Supporters” has Backfired
This is the very mistake that dragged the “opposition” down. When they see people voicing support for the Marcoses, Duterte, Trump or other perceived “dictator,” they would attack, insult and …
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Bookshop Owner Hits Social Media Shallowness
Being an avid reader, I couldn’t help but jump for joy when an independent, inexpensive bookshop opens up nearby. That was my feeling upon finding Bookay-Ukay at Maginhawa street in …
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Holding on to Heritage Causes rather than Solves our Country’s Problems
The late Carlos Celdran’s claim to fame is being a promoter of heritage and culture. He caters to those who believe that preserving heritage and culture is what Filipino need …
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Resistance to Jeepney Modernization symbolizes Filipino Primitivism
Our webmaster Benign0 and other bloggers have all mentioned how the jeepney is a symbol of the Philippines’ backwardness. Recently, efforts to improve it, or replace it with a better …
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