Defeating other Nations is a False Hope of Filipinos
The Gilas basketball team lost again. Fans and pridists are up in arms and awash with salty tears over it. As some observers said, Gilas seems dependent on their import …
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Filipinos must drop their Fixation on Bloodlines
Filipino society continues to have this fixation on bloodlines. For example, we are fixated on finding out whether famous people in other countries have Filipino blood, and vice versa. When …
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Positive should never be used to cover the Negative up
In the recent elections, supporters from the sides of the Marcos and Aquino (Mar-Leni camp) camps traded barbs using one very typical argument: achievements. People defend Marcos saying, despite the …
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What Problem with Filipino Identity?
Some people say the problems of the Philippines are due to its people having no sense of identity. If we settle on an identity we can all agree upon, it …
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“Natural” Talents and Pinoy Pride
I recently realized one thing about Filipino belief in Pinoy Pride. It is likely based on the idea of natural talents. Notice that Pinoy Pridists highlight Filipino “talents,” and imply …
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