We beg to differ.
The Philippines’ brain-dead chattering classes are at it again. The “debate” this time is around a recent statement made by Vice President Sara Duterte that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte and her two brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte and House Representative 1st District of Davao City Paolo Duterte, are planning to run for…
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For many of the world’s richest — or even emerging — economies, the biggest threat to continued prosperity is a rapidly aging and, in the worst cases, declining populations. The effect of wealth and better education on fertility has long been known. As people get better-educated, enjoy a greater variety of lifestyle options, and gain…
Perhaps it is time for the Philippines — and the rest of the “free world” — to reevaluate their regard for Western European civilisation’s presumed leadership in all that is supposedly “good”. Recent events have seen a growing rot within the core of these former crusaders. The “tolerance” towards deviant ideas that they packaged as…
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Navigating the intricate web of Philippine interests amidst the volatile relationship between China and the United States presents a formidable challenge. The situation is further complicated by recurrent Chinese interference with Philippine resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre and escalating internal political rivalries fueled by the upcoming 2025 electoral campaign season. Picture a scenario…
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The latest flypaper “issue” that’s Filipino “activists” are buzzing around involves the insidious influence China exerts on Philippine society. Perhaps it’s time this “influence” be regarded from the proper perspective. If Filipinos are going to demonise anyone because of some sort of perceived “link” to foreign agents or governments — say, China — then, perhaps,…
Nothing is more confronting than statistical facts. Today’s Inquirer op-ed, “Dismal passing rate”, paints a sobering picture of the Philippines’ brains trust — perhaps an oxymoronic term to use considering that it is anything but. The Inquirer Editor in essence issues an indictment on the ability of the Philippines to sustainably implement good governance and,…
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China had the opportunity to colonize most of Southeast Asia if they wanted to. Did they do it? Nope. The Chinese weren’t colonial in their mindset and this is mirrored by their political and social structures during the time of the emperors. It was the Japanese who had plans to compete with the Western powers….
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Today, the 12th of June, is the Philippines’ imagined “Independence Day” — the day when she unilaterally declared herself “independent” of her Spanish colonial master. That was not to be for long as history would go on to reveal. Way above Filipinos’ pointed heads as their “revolutionaries” patted themselves on their backs, Spain and the…
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