Archive for the 'culture' Category

Foreigners’ views of the Philippines

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Share on FacebookI get asked this a lot: How do foreigners view the Philippines and how do you respond?
Most white Europeans and Americans I come across have a high estimation of Filipinos.  Specially those that work with Pinoys in professional/corporate settings.  They talk highly about our ability to get along with others.  Our sense of [...]

Noynoy Aquino’s alleged Autism and Manny Villar’s handicap

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Share on FacebookThe blogosphere and mainstream Filipino media is currently abuzz with allegations regarding NoyNoy’s alleged boyhood autism.
We disagree with Efren Montano’s conclusion about NoyNoy’s alleged AUTISM:  “SENATOR Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino’s skeletons in the closet will be his waterloo at the day of reckoning in the 2010 elections” …  Instead of “weakening” Aquino this “realization” [...]

Manny Villar and Filipino poverty

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Share on FacebookManny Villar recently changed the direction of his presidential campaign from “Tumutulong si Manny Villar” and “Akala mo Trapo” to the theme of RICH versus POOR.  This is a very risky move.  While it is calculated to counter the “Good” vs. “Evil” theme of the NoyNoy camp, it is not without risks.
While Villar [...]