Iron Lady of Asia: Miriam Defensor-Santiago (1945-2016)
Manila – Philippine social media came abuzz with the passing of former Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, who succumbed to lung cancer at age 71. She was declared dead on 8:52am, September 29, 2016, Philippine …
Does the West really care if other countries think and act like them?
The Philippines is a country whose people, particularly its Intelligentsia, love to proclaim to the world as being the most Westernized country in terms of local culture in Asia. Unfortunately, this “Western-ness” has …
Debunking Carpio: Why PH-China row is wishful thinking
On the 7th of July 2015, Carmela Fonbuena of Rappler published an article with this bold headline: “China, like US in old case, will comply with ruling — SC Justice.” It was meant …
Philippines vs China case primer for Non-Dummies
Here is a Frequently Asked Questions-format article for those interested on the Philippines vs China case decision ruled by the International Court of Arbitration Tribunal. WHAT IS SOVEREIGNTY? Sovereignty means full and absolute …