That’s how most Filipinos enjoy the fanfare these days. Why not? With all these uncalled rallies brought about by the mushrooming effects of graft and corruption in government, which to many people, was more than what occurred during the dictatorship of the late President Ferdinand Marcos in the late 70s. Rather than enjoying the fruits […]
Guns In Black: Accountability for How We’re Killing Ourselves, Too
It’s sometimes addressed. But, not enough. It’s not just the pigs. For murdering innocent, unarmed victims, the police are increasingly becoming the target of anti-police brutality campaigns by community activist groups. As they should be: they are killing black men just as swiftly as the KKK hung them. But recently I heard commentary that was […]
Hindraf, Their Tales of Lies And Empty Promises.
Sarawak,Malaysia;Tuesday. With their five leaders now in detention, supporters of Hindraf who are facing charges of attempted murder and destruction of public property, slowly revealed what made them join the rally. Hindraf is an acronym fo Hindu Rights Action Force, an organisation of extreme Hindus of Tamil origin now residing in Malaysia. On the 25th […]
Reminiscing the Elegance of Camp John Hay
Baguio City, Philippines – Blooming with flowers, cool fresh air and the soothing effect of smell of pine trees complemented with the well maintained lawns of a picturesque golf course, one would be awed to the beauty of Camp John Hay. But that was then, when the Americans still occupies the sprawling base camp that […]
Reassessment and Rezoning
Dobbs Ferry, New York: Like any small town in America, there is a reservoir of anger seething below the surface in Dobbs Ferry. This anger is fueled by a vague feeling of unfairness; a sixth sense that something is going on that benefits certain people at the expense of others. This anger flares into plain view around election time […]
March Snows, April Mud Slinging, May Battles for Poll Position
As snow blanketed Dobbs Ferry in late March, it looked like nature was unfairly siding with the Democratic Committee. The very elements were mocking the nonpartisan idea (Republican) of an election in March. In February, the good Commissioner LaFayette (Democrat) had wisely canceled the referendum in March to move the election to March and spared […]