Category: Society

On Filipinos’ perversion of the concept of ‘sacrifice’ in their dysfunctional politics

October 5, 2015 benign0 45 Comments

‘Sacrifice’. Just like all other noble concepts, this is a word Filipinos have all but perverted and put into the service of their dysfunctional politics. If we are to believe Liberal Party presidential candidate Mar Roxas, the most important thing a candidate for the top leadership positions in the country brings to the table is…

Politics, Religion, Society

4 Things That Prove Filipinos Are Perverts

October 3, 2015 Grimwald 24 Comments

There has been much hullabaloo about the party celebration of MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, most of which is chronicled by my good friend ChinoF over here. I wrote a previous piece about the innate perversion of typical Pinoys in this article here but, like with my more scathing statements, was met with considerable skepticism. There…

Culture, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Religion, Society

Of debates on ‘kababawan’, ‘kayo na matalino’, and all-around Pinoy apathy

October 3, 2015 rsurtida 19 Comments

There’s a perverse type of pleasure people with a lot of time in their hands derive with simply prowling the endless frontiers of cyberspace in search of “worthy” causes as a platform to give people a piece of their valuable opinions on things. Or for some, just grabbing the popcorn and soda to simply sit…

Civics, Culture, Development, Education, Government, Media, Politics, Society

On The Perversion And Hypocrisy Of Filipinos

October 3, 2015 Grimwald 33 Comments

PERVERT! There, I had to say it. How did you feel? I’m sure there are those of you who probably got angry almost immediately. If that’s the case, then that at least means I have your attention. Anyway, this article is more or less a response to ChinoF’s latest article that showcases the blatant vulgarity…

Culture, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Religion, Society

How Lea Salonga Proved The Shallowness Of Filipinos

October 1, 2015October 5, 2015 Grimwald 128 Comments

As of late, Lea Salonga had a few scathing statements that were largely misunderstood by the general public again. Similar to what happened in a previous incident wherein she questioned the significance of Philippine Independence Day and whether or not we should be really be celebrating it at all, there has once again been an…

Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Lifestyle, Media, Society

3 Themes Filipino Media Should Explore More

September 30, 2015September 30, 2015 Grimwald 26 Comments

One night, I called out an acquaintance over her defense of infidelity-themed TV shows. Flustered and clearly offended when I stated that it may be worth looking into other genres and themes, she said that movies and series that talk about infidelity expose people to the truth about two-timing and other unsavory facts about married life. While…

Crime, Culture, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Religion, Society

5 Big Changes That Could Improve Philippine Media

September 29, 2015 Grimwald 2 Comments

After receiving considerable criticism for my last few articles, I have been asked to offer some suggestions that could improve the Philippine media and, subsequently, its viewers. Well then, you guys are in luck because I do have some ideas on how we can actually change the local media for the better. However, as you…

Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Lifestyle, Media, Religion, Society

On being ‘Matapobre’: Why looking down upon the poor is not such a bad thing

September 29, 2015 benign0 45 Comments

More Filipinos should wholeheartedly embrace the Matapobre Philosophy. Stated in English, being matapobre is an entire way of life of looking down upon the ignoramus lot that infests Philippine society. And why not? There is much to be learned from the rich and very little to learn from the poor. Why elevate poverty to some…

Civics, Culture, Development, Media, Religion, Society