Why the Chinese don’t respect Filipinos
Filipinos demand respect. Trouble is, they don’t know how to earn it. This dynamic is clearly evident in the relationship between China and the Philippines. The Philippines has all the …
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Should South Korea grant Filipinos visa-free entry?
One of the biggest hurdles for Philippine passport holders is the enormous hassle of entry visa applications. Producing PSA certificates, bank statements, income tax returns, properly filled-up forms, ID pictures… …
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Duterte has won Filipinos so much respect that the Yellows can no longer hope for reelection
The recent media attention on the APEC and ASEAN summits has been a welcome reprieve from all the relentless energy- and time-wasting Senate investigations and hearings that front-page-hungry grandstanding lawmakers …
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What has become of respect in Filipino society?
Is it just me, or is there something iffy with the way respect and politeness have evolved in the Philippines? Respect and politeness are shown through both speech and actions. …
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How Our Lack Of Respect For One Another Prevents Any Kind Of Progress
One of the saddest things in our society today is our inability to respect one another as fellow countrymen. It’s both more than a little depressing and somewhat foreboding that …
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‘A Second Chance’ is a pointless concept in a nation where divorce is illegal
Do Filipino married couples deserve “A Second Chance”? According to Philippine law, it’s a pointless question — because divorce is illegal in the Philippines. What then are Filipino couples’ options? …
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