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Filipinos do not know it yet but dynasties may actually be good for the country

Posted on November 4, 2012 By benign0 57 Comments on Filipinos do not know it yet but dynasties may actually be good for the country
Filipinos do not know it yet but dynasties may actually be good for the country

It’s been glaringly obvious that the Philippines is a feudal society and has been ruled by dynasties since time immemorial. Dynasties, after all, are essential in a society renowned for its Heritage of Smallness. Nick Joaquin in that seminal essay observed: However far we go back in our history it’s the small we find–the nipa…

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Culture, Politics, Society

Grace Padaca’s indebtedness to Noynoy Aquino could compromise Comelec’s independence

Posted on November 2, 2012October 23, 2013 By Ilda 87 Comments on Grace Padaca’s indebtedness to Noynoy Aquino could compromise Comelec’s independence
Grace Padaca’s indebtedness to Noynoy Aquino could compromise Comelec’s independence

The new Commissions on Elections Commissioner, Grace Padaca has reportedly asked “the Sandiganbayan to junk the graft and malversation cases filed against her, saying her position in government has vested her with immunity from such suit.” Well, well, well. Who is Padaca trying to fool? It seems she is playing a trick on peoples’ memories….

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Crime, Government, Politics

PNoy support for libel in RA 10175 preceded by hijacking of Facebook campaign page in 2010

Posted on October 6, 2012 By benign0 14 Comments on PNoy support for libel in RA 10175 preceded by hijacking of Facebook campaign page in 2010
PNoy support for libel in RA 10175 preceded by hijacking of Facebook campaign page in 2010

Not surprising indeed, that Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III would continue to uphold the newly-enacted Republic Act 10175 a.k.a. the Philippine Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 despite mounting public outrage. Aquino was reportedly quite specific about which aspect of the new law he believes should remain… “I do not agree that it [the…

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Crime, Politics, Technology

Democracy offers Filipinos a mere illusion of choice

Posted on September 11, 2012 By benign0 19 Comments on Democracy offers Filipinos a mere illusion of choice
Democracy offers Filipinos a mere illusion of choice

The trouble with democracy is that it gives people a false sense of power over their individual destinies. That is a dangerous delusion we are nurturing in the minds of what in reality are an utterly powerless people. The deeper agendas behind entire governments — for example, Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III’s mission…

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Politics, Society

The Philippines: a country governed by people who reflect the society that elected them

Posted on April 19, 2012October 12, 2013 By benign0 44 Comments on The Philippines: a country governed by people who reflect the society that elected them
The Philippines: a country governed by people who reflect the society that elected them

Does the solution to the multitude of ills that plague the Philippines reside in politics? Is it really the quality of government that is behind the chronic failure that is the Philippine nation? Think again. [Photo courtesy Today in History.] Perhaps there was a time when there were lots of scapegoats that Filipinos can count…

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Culture, Development, Government, Politics

Will Filipino voters reward politicians who support the Reproductive Health Bill?

Posted on May 16, 2011 By benign0 5 Comments on Will Filipino voters reward politicians who support the Reproductive Health Bill?
Will Filipino voters reward politicians who support the Reproductive Health Bill?

We are seeing interesting times today as it seems like roles have been reversed for the first time in the last several decades. The Philippine Roman Catholic Church descended into a very public tantrum following hints from President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III that calls for a boycott on paying taxes made by some Church officials…

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Culture, Development, Politics, Religion

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