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Sad to hear that Sir Resil has passed. He belongs to those great Filipino historians that provided depth and perspective...
05/09/2026

Sad to hear that Sir Resil has passed. He belongs to those great Filipino historians that provided depth and perspective when it comes to our past—without flair or arrogance—he simply taught and wrote. Though he was born in Zamboanga del Norte—I don’t think he would have contested being called a Cebuano 😔

We stopped building the way we used to after the Spanish era. In those traditional houses (bahay-na-bato) the ground flo...
05/09/2026

We stopped building the way we used to after the Spanish era. In those traditional houses (bahay-na-bato) the ground floor was reserved for utilitarian purposes rather than living quarters. Later, we adapted the. single storey homes that were not even elevated from the ground—these were never designed for floods or our hot climate.

For children back then, the arrival of these vendors was a true spectacle—hinahabol pa nga kung minsan. Their carts were...
03/09/2026

For children back then, the arrival of these vendors was a true spectacle—hinahabol pa nga kung minsan. Their carts were so overflowing with impressive handcrafted wooden wares that they felt like magical, mobile furniture shops.

Politicians getting caught flaunting luxury designer clothes and high-end jewelry while visiting flood victims are curre...
03/09/2026

Politicians getting caught flaunting luxury designer clothes and high-end jewelry while visiting flood victims are currently getting roasted online. Meanwhile, a congressman is facing backlash for dancing on a show while his constituents were trapped in chest-deep waters. This political habit of acting like celebrities instead of public servants is, unfortunately, nothing new.

Because of the severe floodings—many were unable to even register the start of the "-ber" months—the traditional start o...
02/09/2026

Because of the severe floodings—many were unable to even register the start of the "-ber" months—the traditional start of Filipinos Christmas season.

May the receding waters bring quick recovery to our people. This disaster is a stark reminder that proactive governance ...
01/09/2026

May the receding waters bring quick recovery to our people. This disaster is a stark reminder that proactive governance and solid infrastructure save lives—lessons our leaders must finally act on moving forward.

The 1950s and early 1960s marked our peak standing in the region. During that post-war era, we drove some of the stronge...
31/08/2026

The 1950s and early 1960s marked our peak standing in the region. During that post-war era, we drove some of the strongest economic momentum and industrial growth in East and Southeast Asia—second only to Japan. Napagiwanan na po tayo—what's next for us?

They tried this with Latinos by pushing the term 'Latinx,' which failed and was largely rejected by the majority of Lati...
30/08/2026

They tried this with Latinos by pushing the term 'Latinx,' which failed and was largely rejected by the majority of Latinos. Now, they are testing introducing it to Filipinos. These new terms are academic, Anglo-American imports designed to advance specific political and social agendas.

While economic pressures drive this trend, western liberal individualism has undeniably shaped its acceptance. Taking ca...
29/08/2026

While economic pressures drive this trend, western liberal individualism has undeniably shaped its acceptance. Taking care of aging parents remains a deeply rooted tradition across Asia—including the Philippines—but shifting values around personal autonomy and self-determination are increasingly challenging our traditions—ang pagaaruga sa ating mga magulang ay karangalan bilang mga anak para sa nakararami sa atin.

With supportive government policies instead of restrictive regulations, Sarao Motors could have grown even larger. Fortu...
28/08/2026

With supportive government policies instead of restrictive regulations, Sarao Motors could have grown even larger. Fortunately, their historic factory remains active (partly as museum), where Leonardo Sarao’s descendants are now attempting to modernise the iconic brand into electric jeepneys.

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