- Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 17:20
- Culture, Politics
If the recent polls are an indication, you would think that the presidency has been clinched. Let's just say that for discussion's sake - yes, it is clinched - is it reason enough to stop campaigning? Common wisdom says yes. But uncommon wisdom says, no -
it ain't over until the crooner sings. ...
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- Monday, April 12, 2010, 22:32
- Culture, Politics
I recall one commentor who said it was time for AP to roll out the propaganda machinery. Unfortunately, AP does not have machinery in the traditional sense that it has the deep pockets of the traditional politicians. AP does not need that machinery. All AP needs is a realistic attitude, deep thinking, and people who have a zest for life. ...
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- Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 19:13
- Civics, Development
We often hear the phrase "culture of impunity" attributed to Filipinos. Indeed, nothing could be more true. We so incline ourselves to latching on to improper habits that present no immediately unpleasant outcomes without really understanding long-term ramifications associated with said habits.
Impunity fits snugly within a more holistic framework that describes in a coherent structure the disastrous nature of Philippine society's imprisonment in itsdysfunctional culture ...
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