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Something to do this weekend

 

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A few quotes to ponder

Ngayon ko lang na-realize, what a coincidence that Nov 16 was declared a holiday and it was in observance of the Feast of Sacrifice of Muslims. Four years ago, may mga nagsakripisyo ng kanilang buhay para ipaglaban ang kanilang mga … Continue reading

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Anton’s Sembreak Reading and Watching List

90% of the students in my Facebook friends’ list are saying they are bored with their sembreak. Ironically, 90% of them have also been saying that they can’t wait for the sembreak since, I don’t know, July? But there’s no … Continue reading

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Score one for the team

I am a marginalized sector. Yep, you heard me correctly. I believe that me, myself, and I, qualify as a marginalized sector in our country today. If Q.C politician Bernadette Herrera could convert her political machinery into the partylist group … Continue reading

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fearless forecast

This is my fearless forecast of the next Administration. – Farmland will remain a monopoly of a few landlord families. Most will resort to giving away stocks to their tenant-farmers, or altogether destroy the land and construct subdivisions and malls … Continue reading

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Act of Gloria

Originally posted on Facebook last Sept. 27, 2009. Typhoon Ondoy may be an act of God, but the havoc caused by the floods is definitely an act of Arroyo. As Ramil Digal Gulle said in his Facebook profile, the headquarters … Continue reading

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Pope Francis’ Malacañang speech (Jan. 16, 2015)

Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you, Mr President, for your kind welcome and for your words of greeting in the name of  the authorities and people of the Philippines, and the distinguished members of the Diplomatic Corps. I am most … Continue reading

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“Adelante, compatriotas!” 5 HENERAL LUNA lessons on being better Filipinos

#1:“Mas masahol pa sa Amerikano ang sinumang inilalagay ang kanilang sariling interes” Filipinos, especially the youth, love the so-called ‘alternative’ kinds of activism and taking part in nation-building: ‘clicktivism’ (activism through the Internet), volunteering during weekends, charity, etc. While many … Continue reading

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[Review: Heneral Luna] A Fearless Movie about a Fearless Hero

Heneral Luna the man was a masterful tactician, a fiery man, and a dedicated nationalist. Heneral Luna the movie is a masterpiece, showcasing both his fiery and more ‘mortal’ side, and is dedicated to bringing a relevant nationalist message. There … Continue reading

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Six Biblical quotes to reflect on

  In this predominantly Catholic nation, the Holy Week is traditionally a time for Catholics to reflect and meditate. Whether you are doing so in the traditional way, or while couch potato-ing in front of your computer, or in the … Continue reading

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