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Cultures Themselves Don’t Respect Human Rights

September 22, 2016 - by ChinoF - 55 Comments.

Social media is all aflutter about perceived human rights violations that many are trying to link to the Duterte administration. However, such people should be reminded of another thing: human …

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Resisting Popular Culture

July 4, 2016July 24, 2016 - by ChinoF - 53 Comments.

Get Real Philippines has always emphasized that culture is often at the core of societal problems. We bloggers and our readers alike talk about how dysfunctions are inspired by mass …

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What Problem with Filipino Identity?

February 18, 2016May 8, 2016 - by ChinoF - 23 Comments.

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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Piss Be With You A Photo Essay

November 29, 2015November 29, 2015 - by Gogs - 6 Comments.

Warning this essay includes graphic descriptions of bodily fluids discharged in public places. Reader discretion is advised.       I use public toilets and I piss on the seat, …

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Why Manny Pacquiao’s Defeat to Floyd Mayweather Could Be a Win for the Philippines

May 31, 2015 - by Marcial Bonifacio - 32 Comments.

My friends and countrymen, on May 2, 2015, I prepared my drink to either propose a toast to Pacquiao’s defeat or to consume in lamentation of his win (just as …

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Why Anti-English Sentiment is Anti-Filipino

January 6, 2015 - by ChinoF - 99 Comments.

While the Constitution (Article XIV, section 7) declares English as an official language of the country, there are still smart-alecks who believe Filipinos should not speak English. For example, there …

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Thirsty Thursdays at NYC

April 4, 2013 - by John Bay - 2 Comments.

It is a hot and humid Thursday afternoon and I’m feeling very thirsty. Living in the suburbs has its disadvantages, especially for one who has lived in the city most …

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Explosion of Joy or Explosion of Superficiality?

March 15, 2013January 15, 2015 - by Gogs - 23 Comments.

 Philippine Daily Inquirer page March 14, 2013 A1     I have said many times mass media is simply a mirror to society. Mass media gives the audience what it …

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