The outrage comes from shock that something like this could happen. We think it is related to election related violence— which it is, on the surface. Beneath it all lies how utterly broken our society is when Justice is the best paid escort in the Philippines.
Recto is Not Yueh
November 23, 2009 By 27 Comments
Loren, Loren Sinta: The Villar Legarda Tandem
November 19, 2009 By 26 Comments
From October 2007 until as recent as June 2009 amid continuing crises of confidence in government fueled by its historic lack of credibility, when we need most to believe in democracy, two constantly provide with leadership we can trust. Last Tuesday, when Senator Loren Legarda answered not simply political wooing but a timely appeal to [...]
How can 5th century thinkers implement 21st century plans?
November 13, 2009 By 16 Comments
Arroyo’s Chicken Ranch Economy
October 29, 2009 By 32 Comments
Of Gloria Arroyo’s political promises, on the same credibility level as those on December 30, 2002 that lied about ambitions, eradicating poverty within a decade is another for the books. The promise was cast in 2002 at the Asia-Pacific forum of the Socialist International. It was one of four capped by the raising of the [...]
Aquino Brings Great Hope and Trepidation
September 9, 2009 By 71 Comments
Is Noynoy ready to lead? The Noynoy Aquino who stood before a crowd at Club Filipino was a different Noynoy from the one that stood before the same, just a week before. This one had steel, the other uncertain. So there is great trepidation as well as great hope as Noynoy Aquino stood on the ground where his mother took her oath of Office and announced he was running for President of the Philippines.
Noynoy: Enabler or Suppressor of The New Politics?
September 6, 2009 By 84 Comments
The following has been sent to FV by Nicanor Perlas’ team, much thanks to Cecilla. Nicanor Perlas is a candidate for President in the 2010 Philippine Presidential Elections. We do not endorse any candidate, however our venue at FV is always open to any candidate. NOYNOY: ENABLER OR SUPPRESSOR OF THE NEW POLITICS? By Nicanor [...]
Governor Ed Panlilio Gives Way to Senator Noynoy
September 4, 2009 By 13 Comments
Earlier today, Governor Ed Panlilio announced, along with Isabela Governor Grace Padaca, in a joint statement, that they will be ending their Presidential Bid for the 2010 Elections to give way and also give support to Senator Noynoy Aquino. “Pagkatapos ng aming pagdarasal, pakikilahok sa mga kaganapan sa ating lipunan at pag-iisip at pagkonsulta sa [...]
(Video) Mar Roxas Supports The Candidacy of Noynoy Aquino for President in 2010
September 3, 2009 By 8 Comments
Statement of Senator Mar Roxas supporting the candidacy of Senator Noynoy Aquino for President come 2010, complete and full text of speech. Video is above. Country above self. Bayan bago ang sarili. Iyan ang habilin ng aking lolo, President Manuel Roxas. Our nation is in trouble. Leadership is bankrupt. Institutions are in disarray. People are [...]
The Filipino Is Worth Living For
September 2, 2009 By 39 Comments
The air is filled with euphoria, as much as trepidation. There is euphoria at the thought, the hope that: could Noynoy Aquino be the way for our nation to be redeemed? There is trepidation because people are justly asking: why are we pinning all our hopes and dreams, all our tomorrow rests on the shoulder of this Walang Alam (trans. he doesn’t know anything).
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