In my perilous journey through social media (I'd say perilous for my mental well-being), I've noticed this trend of social media pages and groups entitled "Solid Defenders of [insert name of politician]" or [insert name of politician] Fan Page." Fan page?!

Some random musings

I’ve always maintained on my social media posts that North Korea cannot be considered a pure socialist or even Communist country anymore. It has become a political dynasty that is just using Communism as an instrument to maintain its grip on power.

Political dynasties and the ‘Eternal Leader’ syndrome

Political pundits have pointed out that the upcoming May elections will be one of the most boring a progressive city here in Laguna province will have.

‘Mahiyain’ vs. ‘walang-hiya’?

No one can deny that we are now living in an “instant” world.

Instant

Ever wonder why, during Holy Week, even radio and television stations operated by non-Catholic networks here in the Philippines go off the air during Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday?

A need for silence

Some sociologists and concerned Filipinos have lamented in the past that many Filipinos have seen only a few ways out of poverty – and one of them is show business.

Stupidity, in the pursuit of likes?

With the midterm elections less than two months away, Filipinos have plenty of time to consider the platforms and programs of candidates for both national and local positions.

No perfect candidate

Recently, mobility website Visor posted this on their Facebook page: “An uneducated driver is a dangerous driver.”

Dangerous drivers = dangerous voters

Here’s a symptom that many of our kababayans are resorting to desperation just to survive the intensifying hellish existence that we all call everyday life.

Signs of desperation

I remember reading this essay from a high school book about how the future of our world hinges on the ones who will inherit it – our youth.

Listen to our youth

The (Un)Common Sense column by OpinYon News columnist, James Veloso.

(Un)Common Sense

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