33 years ago a nation celebrated their victory in toppling a dictator, vivified by the mainstream media the Filipino people danced, jumped, and sang but forgot to think about what’s gonna happen after. Sometimes I ask myself did the nation really win? Did “The People” really gain power? I know for a fact that one…
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Otso Diretso : The opposition’s Suicide Squad
So the campaign has finally begun! Once again Filipinos are given the chance to elect people who would define the country’s future, I think the result of this election will show not just the Filipinos but the whole world on how genuine the Duterte Effect is, this is also an opportunity for anybody inside or…
The historical significance of President Duterte
It doesn’t matter whether you like Duterte or hate him, he will go on as one of the most significant presidents of our time. And it will not be because of his policies nor because of his apparent mishaps, those will be forgotten as generations come and go. I have yet to meet the average…
Japanese Christ and the Filipino Holy Trinity
Famous for its youthful fashion and culture, Harajuku became a shocking sight of a terror-attack yesterday at the beginning of the year. 12:10 am Tokyo time during New Year’s day a car deliberately plowed into crowds of revelers injuring 9 people leaving 1 in critical condition. The suspect 21-year-old Kazuhiro Kusakabe allegedly did this heinous crime…
What happens next after Duterte?
What’s gonna happen after Duterte’s term ends? blitzkrieg bopof mixed race, spending time living in both countries gives me a very good perspective on both.