As political / civil unrest continues to build in the country, observers are now taking note of how random social media “dumpster fires” lit by online Chinese actors are spontaneously popping up, working with extraordinary effect to polarize all aspects of Philippine society. What can be done to counter this
What do the new work visa fees and requirements for professional Filipinos portend going forward? How will the lives of people from one of the poorest countries in the world be impacted? Are there in fact enough Americans available with the needed qualifications to satisfy the demands of tech companies,
Prime Minister Lee Kwan Yew of Singapore took decisive measures when he assumed power to eradicate the “Dai-Laps” (political elites, like the Chinoy “Thâu-ke / Towkay” in the Philippines) who had previously behaved with impunity the way Filipino politicians and wealthy magnates do today.
Nearly 2 billion people on the planet use English as an official, co-official, casual or trade language. In a country of a mere 120 million, 4 dialects are employed in classrooms, with English instruction as an afterthought. The Philippines must learn from history and Singapore’s success to reclaim her global
The CIFs issue has dented but not derailed Duterte’s frontrunner status—her base prioritizes perceived persecution over accountability. A Senate acquittal could solidify her at 40%+; conviction flips odds against.
Overwhelmed by social media influencers portending global death and destruction if you don’t donate to environmental groups? This mathematical and statistical analysis of human lives lost due to natural disasters since 1900, factoring in climate change, population growth, and recent internet proliferation might provide a more balanced perspective.
