February 2012
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MLQ3 on Tumblr!: "13 o’Clock," by Quijano de... →
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13 o’Clock
by Quijano de Manila
June 1963
SINE DIE means “without a day” and refers to unscheduled tentativities: but the Latinism has, in the world of politics, come to mean the post-midnight hours tacked on to the last day of a parliamentary session—hours that no longer belong to the night…
We need a new Nick Joaquin.
“Our country has never started a war.” - Reagan
mohandasgandhi:
ellobofilipino:
iwriteasiwrite:
Was just reminded of a Ronald Reagan quote: “Our country has never started a war.” Speaking as someone whose country (the Philippines) was subjected to an unprovoked attack and invasion by the United States (an event that is still insultingly remembered in the West as an ‘insurrection’) on the cusp of our independence and freedom for the sole...
Was just reminded of a Ronald Reagan quote: “Our country has never started a war.” Speaking as someone whose country (the Philippines) was subjected to an unprovoked attack and invasion by the United States (and event that is still insultingly remembered in the West as an ‘insurrection’) on the cusp of our independence and freedom for the sole purpose of acquiring our...
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Alcohol?
ellobofilipino:
brownmonkeytheory replied to your photo: My boss told me to check the Klout stats…
It’s weird kasi Nik is influential with alcohol, lol.
Yep, I’ve actually seen that too. @iwriteaswrite is supposed to be one of my “influencers” and I was actually surprised to see Alcohol as one of those topics that Nik is supposed to be influential about. I do assume he drinks, but I rarely see...
January 2012
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Diario de Filipinas: Report: Bonifacio and... →
diariodefilipinas:
Jan 30, 1897 9:30PM
Manila, Philippines - Diario de Filipinas has confirmed that Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo, leaders of rival factions in the Katipunan, engaged in a duel recently. The duo, and their supporters, have worked to keep the animosity between the leaders quiet. However,…
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Economic Growth and the MDGs (ODI Briefing Paper) →
Growth on its own is not the ‘royal road’ to the MDGs – the link between the two is distribution. The key is setting in train a political process that will lead governments and the private sector to distribute the assets, opportunities and benefits of growth more fairly, supporting human development outcomes and in turn, the achievement of the MDGs.
- ODI Briefing Paper on Economic Growth and...
Anonymous asked: Can you tell something about yourself? Are you a journalist?
Anonymous asked: what got you interested in history?
Anonymous asked: The essay begins with sentence, "National strength can be built on character." What does Quezon want to say?
The fate of Article II: “A threshold issue” →
mlq3:
from Manuel L. Quezon III: The Daily Dose
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Ok, this has been bugging me for a while...
As much as I appreciate an organization such as Rappler and what it is attempting to achieve, its focus on breaking stories down according to ‘mood meters’ is kind of misguided. It actually also acts as another pointed commentary on public discourse in the Philippines.
This ‘crowd-sourcing’ of emotional responses does little to further discussion, it has the unfortunate...
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We the People. We the Media.
A couple of days Patricia Evangelista in her column wrote: “More than anything, the impeachment court is an attempt at accountability, to take account of men who are invincible for the sake of those who are not. The court’s power emanates not from the people, but from the court itself, from the faith of the public who live in fear and awe of gavels and robes. Once that faith is shaken, even...
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Diario de Filipinas: Exclusive: Chinaman behind... →
diariodefilipinas:
Cavite, Philippines - The rebellion is very much alive in Cavite. As Governor General Camilo de Polavieja prepares his offensive against the native rebels, Emilio Aguinaldo of Kawit has solidified his defense of the ground he has gained in his home province.
Since September last year, Aguinaldo…
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“Most people don’t feel as though they are part of any conversation of...”
– - Tony Judt, Ill Fares the Land.
Why do I feel like our public discourse (to charitably call it so) sometimes mimics the worst aspects touched on here? Among them, a lack of discursive thought; general appeals to the emotions of the audience; a prevalence of fear based discussion; the dominance of...
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Diario de Filipinas: [Analysis] Revolution in... →
diariodefilipinas:
Jan 17, 1897. 2:20PM
Manila, Philippines - While the Philippine Revolution, which began in earnest on August 30, 1896 when hostilities broke out between the Manila-based faction of the separatist group “Katipunan” and Spanish forces under the command of Governor-General Ramon Blanco, has been…
ellobofilipino:
“The Revolution failed because it was badly directed, because its leader won his post not with praiseworthy but with blameworthy acts, because instead of employing the most useful men of the nation he jealously discarded them. Believing that the advance of the people was no more than his own personal advance, he did not rate men according to their ability, character and patriotism...
ellobofilipino asked: Sir, what is proletariat? :D
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Anonymous asked: If you were a member of the Selection Committee under the Office of the Governor in 1901, what criteria would you follow in selecting a national hero? Who among the heroes of the 19th Century would you choose?
Anonymous asked: what is bourgeois??
Diario de Filipinas: The Philippines' Man of the... →
diariodefilipinas:
Governor General Camilo de Polavieja (Sapiens Photo)
Manila, Philippines - Earlier today, thirteen convicted members of the subversive group La Liga Filipina were executed at the Luneta. This comes at a time when Governor General Camilo de Polavieja issued a proclamation offering…
Hard hitting Philippine historical journalism? You know you want to follow.
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“Public debate is not like a trial. It does not have rules of evidence,...”
– Geoffrey R. Stone (via @inkthinker2)
Ain’t that the truth. The remarkable thing is how frequently rules of evidence, fact-checking, and corroboration of information and sources is left by the wayside.
Did I say remarkable? I mean depressing. And it ain’t just in journalism here where...
charleslijauco asked: I'm happy that there are still people like you here in the Philippines. :)
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“This does not mean opposition for opposition’s sake. But it does mean asking...”
– Edward Said, Representations of the Intellectual (via javcnotes)
Just because I love this sentence. Love. It.
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It's More Contrary in the Philippines.
In the beginning, my primary hope for the new DOT slogan was that it resonates with international audiences. Now, it may be my hopes are a bit higher, and broader, than before.
Looking back a bit, the fundamental flaw with regards to WoW Philippines was precisely that it did not resonate internationally. The gaudiness of the advertisements, the inherent lack of message in the tagline (you think...
Anonymous asked: another speech by manuel l. quezon
Rosan Cruz: Dennis Garcia's take on the new DOT... →
rosancruz:
Passing on Dennis Garcia’s take on the new Department of Tourism’s (DOT) ‘fun’ slogan. Mind you, Dennis is über-talented! Founder and lyricist of the famed Hotdog band in the 1970s, he is also a bass player, filmmaker, an artist and professionally, an advertising Creative Director with stints …
Agree with the points here. The slogan has grown on me, if only because there are a...
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reneedublin asked: Hi! I'm a recently converted history fanatic (mostly because of you), and was wondering about what kind of books you would recommend an 18 year old to read about concise, relevant world history. :)) I studied in a public school... so, yeah. Help would be very much appreciated. :)
BBC: The Reith Lectures: Edward Said:... →
residueatlas:
Palestinian-American literary theorist Edward Said delivers six Reith Lectures examining the role of the Intellectual in modern society.
In his first of six Reith Lectures, Edward Said examines how intellectuals have been defined by academics, sociologists and writers throughout history. He explores what their role should be in the modern world and looks at what the public...
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Rabble-Rousing and Bad History
It is fairly obvious, at least I would like to think, that Attorney Fernando Topacio is using his pro-Hitler statements as an opportunity to distract from the predicament of former President Macapagal-Arroyo and her husband. From the blatant display of a Hitler portrait during an interview to his almost infantile and overly simplistic pro-Nazi statements (seriously, he basically quotes Springtime...
