Show me the Money! on Feb 6, 2010 in Elections 2010 Economics Public finance is probably not such a hot topic for opinion-makers and news writers. We do not often hear about the state of the country's national purse - what we make, what we save (if any), what we spend on, how much goes to what. Numbers probabl...
Being Human on Feb 5, 2010 in Elections 2010 Philosophy To deny the body its due is to deny an essential aspect of the human condition. While we are beings of reason and of will, these are tempered by the materiality of hunger and pain. Who we are and what we believe are products of the conditions in whi...
Shadowlight on Feb 1, 2010This house. It used to fill with noise. Now it is mostly quiet. Human denizens have been replaced with mewing, barking creatures. This house of my youth, my childhood. Ghostly quiet, a mute witness to nigh three decades of history. Underneath the...
Manny Villar's C5 at Taga Explained in Seven Minutes on Feb 1, 2010 in Elections 2010 Corruption Here is a brief explanation of what the C5 extension brouhaha is all about.This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVWinnie Monsod explains:"On the basis of the map, it is clear...
UP Academic Congress: Beyond 2010 - Leadership for the Next Generation on Jan 27, 2010 in Panawagan Elections 2010 February 1 to 5, 2010. 8am - 6pm, Malcolm Hall, UP DilimanDAY 1 - February 1, 2010, Monday8:30 AM Start of Registration Proper9:30 AM Opening Ceremonies9:30 – 9:45 AM Opening Remarks by Dean Marvic M.V.F. Leonen9:45 – 10:00 AM Message from UP Pre...
Reforming the Reformists on Jan 27, 2010 in Elections 2010 Yesterday I had the occasion of attending the talk “How Much Reforms are there in the 2010 Campaigns?” organized by the Ateneo School of Government. Discussants present were Joel Rocamora of the Institute of Popular Democracy and Ramon Casiple of...
Surely, a Place for Critical Philosophy on Jan 24, 2010 in Philosophy Still the greatest influence in the critical perspectives of my field, Prof. Duncan Foley reminds me why I found Marx fascinating.Is Marxism Relevant Today? from Committee on Global Thought on Vimeo.(Around 20:00)"The other thing that I'd like t...
Hitler Reacts to the Reproductive Health Bill on Jan 22, 2010 in RH Funny This clip, from the German film "The Downfall" is probably the most parodied clip on Youtube. See Hitler react to the news of the RH bill not making it in Congress.
Unpacking the Panaderya of Noynoy on Jan 21, 2010 in Elections 2010 In today’s address to the Makati Business Club, presidential hopeful Noynoy Aquino unveils his “economic vision and platform.” Let me unpack some of his key points.First and Foremost, Democratic PrinciplesAquino underlines the importance of the...
Noynoy’s to Lose on Jan 18, 2010 in Elections 2010 Politics I suspect the Noynoy campaign is frittering away its massive lead by failing to deliver messages that will convince the faithful to hold on and convince the not yet converted to switch over. The natural constituency of Noynoy are the above thirtysom...
