Monthly Archives: November 2010

DOT advertising agent on a rampage!

Posted on November 30, 2010 by ilda

In yet another display of failure of the Philippines’ so-called thinking elite, Harvard graduate and chairperson of the infamous advertising agency, Campaigns & Grey, Yoly Villanueva-Ong, recently wrote a scathing attack on those who criticized the Department of Tourism logo … Continue reading →

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Lack of class of the Aquino Government rubs off on classy lady Yoly Ong

Posted on November 30, 2010 by benign0

From the Web site of Campaigns and Grey: “I’m a great believer in learning new skills and looking at things in a fresh, new perspective, so that the traditional becomes untraditional.” – Yoly Ong, Group Chairperson We now see the … Continue reading →

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The incredible shrinking case for keeping Trillanes and Lim in jail

Posted on November 29, 2010 by benign0

Malacanang and Congress seem to be singing off the same hymn book now that they’ve succeeded in re-framing the issue of Antonio Trillanes, Danilo Lim, and their band of bandits into a debate that fits the famously small minds that … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Featured, Government | Tagged , , | 32 Comments

The Real Flaw in 'Pilipinas Kay Ganda'

Posted on November 27, 2010 by ChinoFern

This flaw that the whole story demonstrates is the attitude of not cleaning house, sweeping the dirt under the rug and hiding it with flagrant and arrogant pronouncements, like “Proud to be Pinoy,” that are more like bangka-lifting. Continue reading →

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Andal Ampatuan Jr: No different from the average Filipino schmoe

Posted on November 24, 2010 by benign0

Frankly I fail to be impressed by all the huffing and puffing about how “shocking” the massacre of 57 people is allegedly in the hands of warlord Andal Ampatuan Jr. I also fail to be impressed by the people who … Continue reading →

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The ironic fall of a venerable "e-mandirigma"

Posted on November 23, 2010 by benign0

Esteemed blogger BetterPhilippines (henceforth referred to as just “BP”) raises some good points in his latest blog to question the sincerity of Undersecretary Vicente “Enteng” Romano’s resignation letter, particularly his taking “full accountability” for the fiasco, when in fact (as … Continue reading →

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Filipinos and happiness: why we need to be serious about it

Posted on November 23, 2010 by ilda

There is enough evidence to suggest that Filipinos in general are preoccupied with the desire to be on a permanent state of euphoria or at least with being perceived to be a “happy-go-lucky” society no matter what circumstances they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Lifestyle | Tagged , , | 162 Comments

Some Thoughts about Being Filipino

Posted on November 22, 2010 by ChinoFern

I just believe many stupid things that people popularly believe as “Filipino” are not Filipino at all. They’re just misconceptions thrown to us by a devious media. Continue reading →

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Condoms to 'fight AIDS' and annulment to end 'invalid marriages' – makes sense to me!

Posted on November 22, 2010 by benign0

Pope Benedict XVI’s edict allowing the use of condoms in the fight against AIDS is a major milestone passed in the slow journey that the Roman Catholic Church is taking towards enlightenment. Granted, perhaps this is not the relaxation of … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Education, Lifestyle, Religion | Tagged , , , | 41 Comments

The “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” Embarrassment and Pinoy Culture: A Case of a Product-less Brand

Posted on November 20, 2010 by bkritz

This is an article – somewhat updated – that I originally wrote sometime prior to the last national election in connection with an extended discussion on political platforms, and in light of the giggle-inducing launching (and quick withdrawal) of the … Continue reading →

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