Category: Politics

The sad 29th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA people power ‘revolution’

February 26, 2015 benign0 9 Comments

Another EDSA “people power” anniversary, another traffic jam. These commemorations of that now-debatable “revolution” have become bigger and bigger national cringes with each passing year. But this year’s “celebration” was particularly noteworthy as it features a government that is now on the run from its own “bosses”. Police in anti-riot armour were out in full…

Civics, Development, Government, Politics, Society

How EDSA ‘people power’ ‘revolutions’ have become the Philippines’ biggest national embarrassment!

February 25, 2015February 21, 2022 benign0 4 Comments

The following is an article I wrote way back in 2001 following the ouster of former President Joseph ‘Erap’ Estrada via a multi-million-strong street revolution that would go on to be known as “EDSA 2” (or EDSA Dos). The ouster of Estrada paved the way for the ascent to power of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who would…

Civics, Culture, Development, Politics, Society

Why Filipinos’ obssession with Marian Rivera mirrors Philippine politics

February 25, 2015 Kate Natividad 12 Comments

Contrary to popular belief, I don’t believe Marian Rivera fantards are “doing anything wrong”. They’re just being themselves. And we have to respect that. They’re sort of like scorpions. They sting because that is what scorpions do. There’s really nothing wrong with stinging if you have the brain of a scorpion. Fantardism is an interesting…

Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Media, Politics, Society

The Philippine ‘Opposition’: A movement in search of a credible cause

February 24, 2015 benign0 3 Comments

There used to be an old 1970s-1980s term often used to describe the “politically passionate”. Cause-oriented groups or COGs as they were once called was the collective term used for activists and rabble-rousers alike. They had real “causes” at the time — many of which were focused on achieving “freedom”, because Filipinos were supposedly not…

Crime, Development, Politics, Society

Facing Reality Is The First Step To Progress

February 21, 2015 Grimwald 27 Comments

I have never really been a big fan of boxing and, while I support Pacquiao during his fights, I’m not really all that crazy about him. After all, it’s supposed to be a game. Victory or defeat is never certain and it can only be decided once the fight is over. Anyway, while I might not…

Culture, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Society

Why Philippine President Noynoy Aquino should resign

February 20, 2015 benign0 56 Comments

The administration of President Benigno Simeon ‘BS’ Aquino III should end now. But it should end in accordance with the due process now upheld by the admittedly strong institutional frameworks the Philippines now enjoys. Within these institutionalised processes are mechanisms for removing a president that like President BS Aquino today, has evidently suffered a catastrophic…

Crime, Politics, Society

How Filipinos killed his fellow

February 18, 2015February 19, 2015 Batangenyo 9 Comments

Makulilim noong hapong iyon, araw ng pamilihan sa kabisera kaya’t doble ang bilang ng mga rumorondang gwardia sibil sa kabayanan. Noong araw na iyon ay umalis ang ina ni Pepe upang bumili ng karne kaya’t naisipan niyang mamasyal sa tabi ng ilog. Malayu layo na ang kanyang nalakad nang makita niya ang bangkerong si Lucas…

Culture, Education, Government, Politics, Religion

The 1986 EDSA people power ‘revolution’ has irreparably damaged the Philippines

February 18, 2015February 20, 2022 benign0 44 Comments

Back in the heady days leading up to the 1986 EDSA “people power” “revolution”, the top slogan of supporters of then incumbent Philippine president Ferdinand E. Marcos was, what else, “Marcos pa rin!” (roughly translated: “Still Marcos!”). Fast forward to today and, guess what, the incumbent’s slogan that “trended” in recent days (presumably to counter…

Development, Media, Politics, Religion, Society

Gabsboy
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
"Tingala sa langit" "Tingala sa gobyerno" "Tingala sa Amerika" Learned
zzz
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
It's funny how those without contribution run their mouths, seek
benign0
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
Filipinos' tingala mentality. It is WORLD renowned.
Slaves
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
How’s being American puppets going? Maybe if you chose a
Gabsboy
on EDSA 40 years after: Overthrow and “Leftist” Ideals Don’t Work
It would have been absolute cinema had the military coups
Ven
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
Who the hell is prepared for a crisis when any
megget
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
the filipino way is scraping by on the least amount
Gyn
on The Philippines reels from yet another global “crisis”
This whole thing is not working, and you know it