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Author: Charles Englund

Culture / Lifestyle

On that word “Manigong”

January 1, 2018 - by Charles Englund - 8 Comments.

Now here is a Tagalog word that you only hear during new year’s eve (and even then, hardly). That is “manigong” as in Manigong Bagong Taon, the Filipino greeting for …

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Government / Media

Nice try, Florin Hilbay

October 6, 2017 - by Charles Englund - 12 Comments.

In a democracy, we can all theoretically push ideas and changes we want to see happen. It is with this kind of ideal in mind, that I read thru Florin …

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Development / Economy / Media

Galit sa Gulay – A Case Study

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 - by Charles Englund - 3 Comments.

Suppose I wanted to invest in a fancy, money-losing carinderia–Aling Maria’s Carinderia. I can either lend it money i.e. invest in its DEBT (in which case I become a creditor), …

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Education / Politics

Let us Teach our Children

November 21, 2016November 21, 2016 - by Charles Englund - 40 Comments.

I am for educating our youth about history. To be effective, it has to be a COMPLETE education, and not a politicized spoon-feeding. Teach them about the Cold War and …

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Mambo Duterte or Huling El Bimbo?  

October 31, 2016 - by Charles Englund - 31 Comments.

It does not help that you think I’m a blind follower, an apologist, a rude and crude supporter of a bloodthirsty maniac. You think I am a troll. Worse, you …

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Education / Society

Blame It On Yaya

August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 - by Charles Englund - 44 Comments.

Let’s admit it. We’re soft. By we, I am talking about us urban middle class and upper-middle class Filipinos. There are many reasons for this, all imbedded in Philippine culture. …

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Media / Politics

Friends, Filipinos, Countrymen, Lend Me Your Ears

July 27, 2016 - by Charles Englund - 13 Comments.

Those of us who were expecting flaming oratory during President Duterte’s first major speech were a bit disappointed for sure. For me, it was the disappointment of what might have …

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Politics / Society

The Lost Translation of Rodrigo Duterte

May 9, 2016July 9, 2016 - by Charles Englund - 26 Comments.

All this anxiety and hand-wringing in certain groups about a Duterte presidency is becoming OA (overacting and whiny). Yes, I am speaking to those of you who actually think that …

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