Today’s Views

A Future Garrison State!

A Future Garrison State!

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Apr 27, 2015

The projected “Asia pivot” policy by the US could be an ushering of a horrifying phenomenon that would make the Philippines the major launching pad of US military adventures in the region. Offhand, we foresee a Philippines turned into a veritable garrison statemanned by American troops and propped up with US awesome war technology.

Historical Lies and Philippine Replies

Historical Lies and Philippine Replies

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Apr 25, 2015

It is good to hear from a legal luminary, a Justice of the Supreme Court, elaborating on the issues surrounding the West Philippine Seas and China’s aggressive incursions into most of the disputed maritime areas.

Oath to the Water of Life

Oath to the Water of Life

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Apr 22, 2015

We rejoice in the thought of the Earth’s continued existence. It has lasted across millions of years and has provided humankind with its life-giving essences—air, water, fire, all the elements contained in the soil.

A CRY BABY

A CRY BABY

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Apr 21, 2015

They earned their precious freedom by the sheer might of their will and determination to win victory. And they succeeded in driving away the most rapacious imperialist superpower without shedding a tear—without crying!

Bai (Part I)

Bai (Part I)

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Apr 20, 2015

She had been lying down on a mat in the corner of the one-room hut that could be reached only after a precarious uphill motorcycle ride on rocky terrain and a twenty-minute trek on foot, somewhere near the headwaters of the Davao River.

Weighing K to 12  (Part 1 of 2)

Weighing K to 12 (Part 1 of 2)

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Apr 18, 2015

This piece was part of an attempt to contribute to public policy review specific to education submitted to the Committee on Education of the House of Representatives that held a public hearing in Davao City on K to 12 in 2012.

Noynoy’s Style of  Tyranny

Noynoy’s Style of Tyranny

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Apr 17, 2015

It’s kind of nauseating to hear President Noynoy Aquino looking back to previous administrations, especially the Marcos Dictatorship, in a manner as though the crimes of these past regimes are not the very same crimes being committed by his very government.

An attack on the rights of journalists and press freedom

An attack on the rights of journalists and press freedom

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Apr 17, 2015

The obsolete, repressive law on libel is one of the instruments of oppressors to attack the freedom of speech and expression and press freedom. Since 1986, more than 180 journalists have been killed and more still suffer from oppressive libel charges.