The Filipino People’s Revolution of ’86 and the World’s Postmodern Democracy

A peaceful people’s revolution towards freedom, justice, truth and peacce is the postmodern Filipino’s legacy for this world and its democracy. Classical literature tells of democracy as knowledge gift from the early Greek civilization, and so is politics. The French revolution, the American revolution, and the communist revolts in Russia, China and Cuba are rich [...]

Can a learner be better than the teacher?

Maryllen Weimer (2002) uses the term “master learner” to refer to a learner’s teacher. She points out that teachers should be ahead of their sudents and should seek to continuously learn. Ahead, but they should not drift away to leave their students behind. Hence, they have to be the models and epitome of a life-long [...]

On the General’s Death

To an ordinary Filipino soldier, going into the service means so many things– pride, prestige, honor, heroism, patriotism, nationalism, and sacrifice aside from the chance of getting a decent job with monthly pay. In my family, we have soldiers and I honor them for their service to the country, two were my uncles, one was my cousin [...]

National Transformation and Political Change

The world’s attention is tuned to Egypt, were almost a quarter of a million gather to call the resignation of its 30-year ruling tyrant, 82 year-old Hosni Mubarrak. The president did a reshuffle of its cabinet at the height of the people’s protest. This is a desperate move to appease a nation that ceased to recognize [...]