Chip Tsao: literary rabblerouser

Filed under philippines with No Comments, March 31st, 2009 by Kabayan

Much 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: failure to [...]

Is Michelle Obama Filipina?

Filed under philippines with No Comments, February 6th, 2009 by Kabayan

Based 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 Share on Facebook

Filipinos should not vote

Filed under philippines with No Comments, February 2nd, 2009 by Kabayan

We are in the midst of a global economic tsunami that threatens to destroy much of the economic foundations of the Philippines–from the export sector, to OFW/immigrant remittances, and domestic consumption.  Our current leadership has been caught flatfooted time and time again when it comes to dealing with the economic crisis, transparency/good governance issues, and [...]

Manny Pacquiao is a better hero than Jose Rizal

Filed under culture with 14 Comments, December 8th, 2008 by Kabayan

It might seem outlandish but a quick factual comparison yields the inescapable conclusion that Manny Pacquiao is a bigger hero than Jose Rizal.  Jose Rizal has, since American colonial days, the default “hero” for every Filipino schoolkid to emulate.  Historical facts show otherwise.  In fact, it is Manny Pacquiao who exhibits more “heroic” virtues than [...]