Tagged: Philippines
Selected Filipino Sci Fi and Fantasy Books
In a previous post I gave a list of possible readings you could start with when diving into Filipino Literature. The catalog of books was realist in character, as most of the Filipino literature...
Readings for Filipino Literature (Realist Fiction)
For those wanting to dive into writing Filipino literature, here are some books and references that you might find useful: UPDATE: I’ve added Kindle links to the copy (As an Amazon Associate I earn...
Three Sides to the South China Sea Issue
If we examine the situation in the South China Sea, we can surmise that there are three mindsets running: the Southeast Asian state wants to exist; the United States sees a Fascist-Communist state wanting...
The Story of the EDSA Movement
credits to Gloc-9 for the song This is a summary of what I remember of the EDSA Movement through the years, as well as my analysis of how and why it evolved through the...
The Tragedy of Philippine Internet Speeds
When I was complaining about Globe tattoo problems, sure there were people complaining about their own Tattoo sticks. But I also tapped into a very vibrant community asking one question: Why is Philippine Internet...
“Mock” Elections 2016: How Roxas will steal the Presidency
Mounting rumors/evidence exist of a “legal team” from Roxas’ camp setting up two disqualifications and a legal case to eliminate the Liberal Party’s main competition and set up Roxas for a “walk to Malacanang”.
Philippine Elections 2016: An If-Then-Else?
A day before the beginning of the “Ghost Month”, President Aquino endorsed DILG Secretary Mar Roxas as the “man of the hour” for the “daang matuwid” policy/way of life. Coincidentally, Binay is suffering from...
The Lusot Mentality
Lusot literally means squeezing in or out of a bad situation. But it’s also used as squeezing in and out of a right or wrong situation.
To President Aquino: An Appeal from a Blogger
An Appeal from a Blogger — Hostage Taking 101 Mr. President, when a hostage taker or an armed man threatens the peace in the neighborhood, you don’t agitate them with 1. threats (kakasuhan ko...