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Retired General Jovito Palparan is a Filipino soldier

Posted on August 21, 2014February 25, 2022 By benign0 89 Comments on Retired General Jovito Palparan is a Filipino soldier
Retired General Jovito Palparan is a Filipino soldier

The case of retired General Jovito Palparan who had recently been arrested on charges of grave human rights abuses against activists is an interesting one. On one hand, here is a highly-decorated officer admired by his comrades in the Philippine military for his consistent zeal in the battlefield and singular focus on crushing the enemy…

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Government, Society

Is June 12, 1898 REALLY the Philippines’ Independence Day?

Posted on June 11, 2014June 12, 2016 By benign0 15 Comments on Is June 12, 1898 REALLY the Philippines’ Independence Day?
Is June 12, 1898 REALLY the Philippines’ Independence Day?

It’s 2014 and as of this writing, guess what: tomorrow is “Independence Day”. Again. According to the latest Philippine History books, the 12th June is the day the Philippines became “independent” — the outcome of the Philippine Revolution which began August 1896. On the 12th June 1898, Aguinaldo led the declaration of Philippine independence from…

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Government, Society

Five things the Philippines needs to develop to become a great nation

Posted on June 8, 2014June 8, 2014 By benign0 31 Comments on Five things the Philippines needs to develop to become a great nation
Five things the Philippines needs to develop to become a great nation

The following are the five key pillars that form the foundation of what could make Filipinos’ aspirations to build not just a better Philippines but a great Philippines a reality. No amount of nebulous campaign slogans and promises delivered in flowery speeches will replace the need for solid foundations for development and progress. Here is…

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Civics, Crime, Culture, Development, Economy, Government, Society

Gwyneth Paltrow versus online haters like Cindy McCain

Posted on June 3, 2014 By Ilda 27 Comments on Gwyneth Paltrow versus online haters like Cindy McCain
Gwyneth Paltrow versus online haters like Cindy McCain

Hollywood actress and founder of online lifestyle site Goop.com Gwyneth Paltrow has been receiving some flak for her statements made during a recent tech forum where she was one of the guest speakers. Not that this is the first time she has been the subject of controversy after stating her opinion about something, but this…

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Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Lifestyle, Media, Society

Filipinos’ obssession with ‘happiness’ is what keeps them mired in chronic poverty

Posted on May 27, 2014May 27, 2014 By benign0 58 Comments on Filipinos’ obssession with ‘happiness’ is what keeps them mired in chronic poverty
Filipinos’ obssession with ‘happiness’ is what keeps them mired in chronic poverty

Again, I’m seeing the Happy card being played a lot these days. Filipinos can’t get enough of that card. It’s a poor man’s Ace. You can’t make yourself rich overnight, but you can certainly make yourself “happy” in the next minute. And so that is why “Happy” is de facto the buzzword of the Loser…

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Culture, Development, Lifestyle, Society

Thai Army shows how to decisively cure a country of its cancerous civilian politics

Posted on May 26, 2014 By benign0 21 Comments on Thai Army shows how to decisively cure a country of its cancerous civilian politics
Thai Army shows how to decisively cure a country of its cancerous civilian politics

One thing a military organisation worth its salt is good at is acting swiftly and decisively under duress to resolve a serious crisis. This is exactly what the Thai Army has done to untangle a government paralysed by civilian politics. Following the imposition of martial law by the Army last week, further measures have been…

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Government, Politics, Society

Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA): Why America is NOT the enemy!

Posted on April 30, 2014February 17, 2023 By benign0 122 Comments on Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA): Why America is NOT the enemy!
Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA): Why America is NOT the enemy!

So America’s awesome military is now well on its way to staging a triumphant return to the shores of its bosses’ hapless former colony. The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) “highlights” the recent meeting between Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III and US President Barack Obama. However, reports abound that many Filipinos supposedly aren’t…

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Crime, Development, Government, Society

Legal experts say President Noynoy Aquino’s Bangsamoro deal is illegal

Posted on April 4, 2014April 13, 2015 By Ilda 51 Comments on Legal experts say President Noynoy Aquino’s Bangsamoro deal is illegal
Legal experts say President Noynoy Aquino’s Bangsamoro deal is illegal

If we are to believe Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino, the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will “finally seal genuine, lasting peace in Mindanao”. In fact, one can be forgiven for wishing that the President’s statement is true especially since, for too…

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Charter Change, Crime, Government, The South

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