Archive for the 'philippines' Category

Is there hope for Filipinos in the Philippines?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Share on FacebookOne of our correspondents recently came across a post on a Filipino forum.  The thread starter asked:  “Uunlad ka pa ba Sa Pilipinas?”  (Is there hope for you to move up in the Philippines)
Here is one of our contributors’  answer:
Personal progress requires the right attitude
Keep in mind that many “rich” people came to [...]

Chip Tsao: literary rabblerouser

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Share on FacebookMuch has been said about the mass dramatic outburst and overreaction to Chip Tsao’s satirical piece about “The War at Home.”  See here for the full text–courtesy of Indolent Indio.   The Philippines, as of the time of this writing, has even BLACKLISTED Mr. Tsao from the Pearl of the Orient Seas.  His offense: [...]

Is Michelle Obama Filipina?

Friday, February 6th, 2009

Share on FacebookBased solely on thinking patterns and world views, Michelle Obama might pass for your average Filipina (and Filipinos, too). Watch the video below and see and hear for yourself
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