The primary function of language, being a social fact, is communication, and it remains operative throughout whatever other uses language may be put. The communicative function of language takes on additional weight in journalism, because the currency of that particular trade is information, and the objective is the equal distribution of wealth thereof, as it [...]
Who will carry forward the project of ’86?
February 13, 2010 By 37 Comments
The Spirit of ’86 remains an unfinished project. Take note for example the parallel in how easily the Nazis were de-Nazified and returned to business as usual in Germany and in how discretely the Marcos loyalists were de-Marcosified and allowed to restore themselves to their pre-EDSA statuses (think of Danding who fled with the dictator [...]
The Permanent Revolution of People Power
August 11, 2009 By 10 Comments
A few days ago, we were remembering yellow, remembering Cory. As the nation buried Corazon Aquino, the generation that I belong to got a taste of Power Power. We grew up never knowing the atrocities of Marcoss, and were either fledgeling to remember or too young to have lived through People Power. As we buried [...]
Kris Aquino’s take on things
August 11, 2009 By 53 Comments
MANILA (Reuters) – The youngest daughter of former Philippine president Corazon Aquino said on Sunday her family had differences with the government, one reason why they had decided against a state funeral for the former leader. Film and television star Kristina Bernadette Yap, popularly known as Kris Aquino, said there was an offer from the [...]
Noynoy Aquino – riding on The Symbol
August 10, 2009 By 71 Comments
It seems Noynoy Aquino is the latest “winnable” presidential candidate to come out of the woodwork. That is if we are to subscribe to the easy “logic” of the Inquirer.net… If elections were held today, who can beat him? With the Cory magic materializing with the alacrity of a genie summoned, the presidency is the [...]
The Politics of Dying
August 6, 2009 By 146 Comments
I write this while listening to a rebroadcast of the memorial services for the late Philippine President Corazon Aquino shortly before her internment. The glowing platitudes and expressions of love from, among others, close political friends and allies, reverberated inside the Manila Cathedral. Now, “Madame Cory” belongs to history and whether or not she liked [...]
President Corazon Aquino: Ang maybahay na naging ina ng demokrasya at ng bayang Pilipinas
August 5, 2009 By 36 Comments
Para sa isang maybahay na walang takot na hinarap ang hamon ng Martial Law at ipinaglaban ang demokrasya ng bansa, ipinakita ng unang babaeng presidente ng bansa na si President Corazon Aquino na sa pamamagitan ng panalangin at matatag na pananampalataya at panalangin ay magagawa niyang palayain ang bayang minahal niya at nagmahal siya. Para [...]
Dilution of the “Laban” of 1978
August 5, 2009 By 37 Comments
Former President Corazon Aquino will be buried today amid widespread public mourning and displays of solidarity symbolised by yellow ribbons, yellow-coloured clothes, and “L”-shaped hand gestures. The variety of symbols that have come to represent the ideals that Aquino stood for trace their ultimate origins back to her husband Benigno Aquino Jr. The concept of [...]
We’re going to be okay
August 4, 2009 By 12 Comments
We’re going to be okay Business Mirror “Someone who will stand in this place next year, may do better for I believe in the inexhaustible giftedness of the Filipino people.” – from the last SONA of President Corazon C. Aquino Democracy allows people to determine their fate. Without democracy, a nation is reduced to acting [...]
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