Tag: social class

Jejemon Culture: The True Cause Of Destruction Of The Philippines Today

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 Grimwald 12 Comments

According to ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, culture dictates or at least takes a large part in the formation of one’s morals. If his words and writings are to be taken into account, having a culture centered around wisdom contributes to making one a productive part of society and, by extension, improving and strengthening a nation…

Culture, Lifestyle, Media, Politics, Society

A Nation Divided, A People in Danger

April 10, 2015 Grimwald 6 Comments

After the hullabaloo about the Yaya Meal incident (all credit goes to the author of said articles, Willyn Trabajador and Kate Natividad, respectively), I think it’s time we look at the issue from a wider angle. As I see it, just like our inability to appreciate silence and listen to what others have to say, this…

Civics, Crime, Culture, Development, Economy, Education, Lifestyle, Media, Society

Telenovelas: Building Walls in Society

January 13, 2015 Grimwald 14 Comments

Well let’s face it: Do the telenovelas of Philippine TV really have anything to offer the common people? I’m an upper middle-class Pinoy who lives with a lot of kasambahays who just love to watch telenovelas. While I hate said shows with a passion, I cannot help but notice a few issues with the…

Culture, Glitz and Glamour, Society

Why is it so exceedingly difficult for the Philippines to change for the better?

December 2, 2014 benign0 28 Comments

Ultimately this is really the only question that really matters. There is no disputing the fact that the Philippines must change. The alternative? Well, that’s really up to Filipinos. If the Philippines does not change, it will continue along its current path. It would be a matter of being content with that course and the…

Development, Economy, Lifestyle, Politics, Society

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I'm among the many fans. She's more mature than her
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on The Lumads: Another Victim Of Filipino Apathy
Lumads are nothing more than just wokes, mulat and LGBTQIA
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on Why Pride is a Bad Reaction to Oppression
Wow... what about conversation therapy!?
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on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
Maggot... Bringing back strongman Duterte and Ferdinand Edralin Marcos and
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on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
But there is no such thing as "proper far-right party".
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on The Philippine Senate has become a serious liability to the Filipino people and needs to be trashed ASAP!
Hi Maggot. If Senate, Congress and partylist have to be
Propaganda Boy
on Filipinos need a proper “far right” party
Far-right party seems too extreme. It would be just homophobia,
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