Category: Development

Is it about time Filipinos stop making throwbacks to Noynoy Aquino’s administration?

Posted on By FallenAngel 8 Comments on Is it about time Filipinos stop making throwbacks to Noynoy Aquino’s administration?

At the start of every new administration, inescapably, someone always harks back to the previous one. The reasons for doing so usually fall into these common categories: 1) The predecessor is blamed for an inherited problem; 2) Credit is taken for something started in the previous term; 3) The successor wants to express gratitude for…

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Civics, Development, Government, Politics

How Filipinos can achieve more by doing less

Posted on By zaxx 33 Comments on How Filipinos can achieve more by doing less

If you’re still breathing, then congratulate yourself. You just made it to a very exciting time in Philippine history: 2017! Everyone loves the coming of a New Year: fresh, invigorating, like riding on cloud-9 filled with hope for better things to come. But what exactly does 2017 have in store for us? Will we have a…

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Culture, Development, Government

Is Taglish the only language Leni Robredo can speak?

Posted on By benign0 35 Comments on Is Taglish the only language Leni Robredo can speak?

Can anyone actually imagine “vice president” Leni Robredo sitting in front of another head of state discussing serious matters of global consequence? It becomes even harder to imagine after watching her speak in yet another one of her pabebe tirades before her adoring minions in the media. Check out this video of her carrying on…

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Development, Education, Lifestyle, Media

New path charted by Duterte prompts Filipinos to rethink their place in the world

Posted on By benign0 46 Comments on New path charted by Duterte prompts Filipinos to rethink their place in the world

If there is one thing Filipinos learned so far about their country it is this: The Philippines is, it seems, an important country in global politics. Up until now, Filipinos have seen their country as some sort of diplomatic third wheel — one that is in a perpetual crisis of relevance; a mere afterthought. It…

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Development, Government

Filipinos need to get better-acquainted with China

Posted on By benign0 51 Comments on Filipinos need to get better-acquainted with China

What have been the pre-eminent topics of late rippling across the social media timelines of the Philippines’ pre-eminent “thought leaders”? Consult various “trending” stats (filtering out all the showbiz noise that dominates Filipino social media chatter) and you will see the following words and phrases: “extrajudicial killing” “Agot Isidro” “Internet trolls” “yellowtards” “dutertards” “edsa traffic”…

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Culture, Development, Education

According to Agot Isidro, Filipinos may as well DIE if deprived of foreign aid

Posted on By benign0 42 Comments on According to Agot Isidro, Filipinos may as well DIE if deprived of foreign aid

Renowned Filipino thought leader Agot Isidro is on the warpath, and the object of her ire is no less than Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. In a treatise against his government posted on Facebook, the showbiz artist issued a pointed diagnosis to Duterte. According to Isidro, he is a “psychopath”… Unang-una, walang umaaway sa iyo. As…

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Development, Media, Society

Leni Robredo espouses mooching and begging for help from the international community

Posted on By Ilda 72 Comments on Leni Robredo espouses mooching and begging for help from the international community

Current Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo proved how clueless she is once again with her statements. During a recent press conference, she expressed concern over the negative ramifications of President Rodrigo Duterte’s tirade against the United States of America and European Union. While Duterte’s negative attitude towards some members of the international community leaves some…

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Culture, Development

Moving on from “It’s More Dysfunctional in the Philippines”

Posted on By zaxx 76 Comments on Moving on from “It’s More Dysfunctional in the Philippines”

Tourism is an important sector for the Philippine economy. In 2015, the travel and tourism industry contributed 10.6% to the country’s GDP (wiki). It is as important a pillar as our OFW remittances and BPO industry for keeping our economy humming and ensuring hot pan de sal stays served on Juan’s breakfast table. With all…

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Culture, Development, Government