Real Politik: Pinoy Style Ruby B. Lavarias Ever heard of the matsing (monkey) series of tales regarding politics in the Philippines? Try this one: One tale tells of a vehicular accident that happened in one of our expressways in Manila. The accident involved a family. The car was a total wreck. All the members of…
Problems with the Democrats Prof. Ron Sider David Brooks’ November 5 New York Times column discusses a fundamental problem with Democrats. Democrats dominate much of the society’s generators of culture: elite universities, elite media (except for Fox News!), the entertainment industry and the big tech companies. Fortunately, progressive Democrats support pursuing social and racial justice….
Politics and the Poor Dr. Melba Padilla Maggay Introduction It is cause for rejoicing that in the past four decades, there has been a growing awareness that the church should somehow be involved and make a difference in the massive poverty that has engulfed this country.In the early 70’s, you could count on your fingers…
Patrons of the underworld May Palabra Sicat In a recent conversation with my brother and his former high school classmates I learned much about the underworld right here in our province. Just a year ago, seven young men who worked as bodyguards of the underworld “patrons” here in our town were summarily killed. In the…
Kultural at Historikal na Ugat ng Dinastiyang Politikal Prof. Fe B. Mangahas Ayon sa resulta ng ating mga eleksyon, may iilang pamilya lamang ang tunay na namumuno sa ating bansa. Bihira sa mga nahahalal ang hindi mayayaman at hindi magkakapamilya ng sabaysabay o palit-palitan ng mga puwesto sa gobyerno. Ito ang mga pamilyang tinaguriang “dinastiyang…
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CHINA’S SILENT INVASION Dr. Melba Padilla Maggay ‘It remains a mystery as to why the Duterte government locks down everybody else except mainland Chinese, who tour or dock on our shores to extract our minerals, and recklessly expose our people to COVID-19’While the world is in a stupor because of the global lockdown, China has…
Past revisited: Lessons from history Alma Cruz-Miclat This month of February marks the 36th anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution, and come September meanwhile, the 50th anniversary of declaration of martial law by the Philippine dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos. Our national hero Jose Rizal said: “To foretell the destiny of a nation, it is necessary…
