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Category Archives: Civics
It is in the Filipinos’ best interest that Noynoy stay alive until the 2016 elections are over
President Noynoy Aquino’s health has been a concern ever since the start of his term. He is known as an avid smoker. He claims that his job causes him an unbearable amount of stress. What doesn’t help is that he … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Media, Politics, Civics, Elections
Tagged Agrarian Reform, Elections, hacienda luisita, kris aquino, noynoy aquino, peping cojuangco, supreme court, 2016 elections
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Down with the Colonial Apologists and Imperialists!
This is a reply to Mr. Hector Gamboa’s “Down with PC Police and Muslim Butt-Kissers!” which appeared at the GetRealPhilippines.COM, posted on April 25th. I agree with the author that: “As we move along the post-Boston Marathon bombing period, I … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Crime, Government, Society
Tagged apologist, boston bomber, colonialism, fundamentalism, hillary clinton, imperialism, islam, jihad, pakistan, political correctness, terrorism, united states
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The Rediscovery and Re-enchantment of Our Humanity: in Honor of the May Day and In Defense of the Global Occupy Movement
The present times are complicatedly so fast and furious. So fast the pacing that we forget to stop and pause to enjoy the quality time with our family and savor the moment with our friends! We are so concern with … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Economy, Lifestyle, Society
Tagged employment, Greed, humanism, karl marx, Labor, labor day, materialism, occupy movement, unionism, work
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A reminder to Filipinos – the cardinal rules of the House of Aquino
Is it just me, or a growing number of Filipino citizens are becoming more dissatisfied with president Benigno Simeon Aquino III’s (BS Aquino) performance as time passes by? Those who are dissatisfied claim that nothing much has changed. BS Aquino … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Society, Civics
Tagged gloria arroyo, noynoy aquino, poverty, nganga, arsenio balisacan, balat-sibuyas, blame game, cardinal rule, criticism, mindanao power crisis, neda, negative campaigning, nscb
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Just Do It: An Exposition on the Question of the Virtue of Courage
There is no iota of doubt that one of the primordial characteristics that humanity value in a person is their virtue of courage. In Greek, the word is translated as Andrea; while the other English translation is: Fortitude. However, due … Continue reading
Do Filipinos understand what debates are really all about?
It seems Nancy Binay has recently become the subject of a few satirical articles. The focus of such satire is her apparent aversion towards participation in any kind of political debate during the election campaign. Court grants Nancy Binay’s Temporary … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Culture, Education, Government, Media, Politics
Tagged civil discussion, cockfight, debate, election campaigns, elections 2013, nancy binay, noynoy aquino, sabong
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Did COMELEC spokesman James Jimenez fail his advocacy?
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) spokesman James Jimenez did his job well. He led a successful initiative to educate voters, mounted drives to raise awareness around abusive political campaign practices, and publicised processes and procedures to encourage Filipinos to register and … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Government, Politics
Tagged comelec, Elections, james jimenez, personal accountability, voter education, voter registration
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Love Exciting and New
” Love Exciting and New/ Come Aboard / We’re Expecting you and Love’ Life’s Sweetest Reward, we’re a friendly smile on a friendly shore.” Theme from the Love Boat sung by Jack Jones. No, I am not … Continue reading
Posted in Society, Civics, Culture, Lifestyle
Tagged behavior, business, efficiency, Favoritism, love, pinoys, racism, values, workplace, bottom line, carte blanche, cruise ships, priorities
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In Defense of the Animals: They have rights, too
Its been quite some time now since animal protection legislation was passed. I am specifically referring to the Animal Welfare Act! Undeniably, the ultimate overriding objective of this measure is the prevention of the cruelty and unnecessary suffering of animals … Continue reading
Posted in Civics, Culture, Society
Tagged animal cruelty, animal rights, animal welfare, speciesism
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