Cha-cha has come out in the news again. Charter change, that is. Opposing Philippine politicians are in a brawl once more, debating the need to shift from a presidential, bicameral system to a unicameral, parliamentary form of government. So which is preferable? Should the Filipino people retain this current presidential form of government or should [...]
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Uncle Sam experience gives rise to apathy, change in perspective
October 10th, 2008
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Dreaming is my constant companion. It has caused countless unexpected things to come my way, including my being a US neophyte and appreciating the scores of stuff most of my countrymen love about Uncle Sam. Traffic, for instance. Traffic jams are virtually unknown in this place. There are lanes for bicycles – even for pets! [...]
Morals of Public Servants from the Eyes of an Alarmed Citizen
October 21st, 2006
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Online newspapers keep me updated with everything that is happening in the Philippines. As usual, there’s the unstoppable, never-dying politicking and, not to mention, the unethical behavior at all levels of the government. As a citizen, I would have wanted to interfere. However, mine is a voice so little for the over 80 million Filipinos. [...]
