Why “Weird” WorksThose of us who have been following the upcoming US presidential election will notice that the newly resurgent Democratic Party has shifted…Jul 31Jul 31
The First Person to Circumnavigate the World Wasn’t A European; It was a Malay SlaveHistory is written by the winners, and this couldn’t more true than in the narratives around conquered societies. If you grew up in North…Jul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021
The Most Important Thing to Remember About Noynoy Aquino’s PresidencyThere’s been a lot said about President Benign Aquino III since he passed away last Thursday; most of it — thankfully — positive, despite…Jun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021
On the Rise of Community Pantries in ManilaThe Philippines is enduring one of the longest covid related lockdowns in the world. Beginning in mid march of 2020, many parts of the…Apr 26, 2021Apr 26, 2021
My Friend is a Political Prisoner (and the public doesn’t care)February 25 is what is commonly referred to in the Philippines as the EDSA Revolution. On this day in 1986, Filipinos peacefully threw the…Feb 25, 20191Feb 25, 20191
On Becoming the Old Guy at the WeddingYesterday, I was a guest at the wedding of my partner’s son. He and his bride were in their late 20s and wanted a simple ceremony attended…Feb 18, 2019Feb 18, 2019
Philippine Authorities Arrest Journalist Maria Ressa.Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) just served a warrant of arrest against Maria Ressa, a veteran journalist and CEO of…Feb 13, 2019Feb 13, 2019
The Legend of the Ancient Filipino MezcaleroThis story was originally published in ANCX in 4 October 2018Feb 10, 20191Feb 10, 20191