Commentaries~Reflections
This section brings together my personal commentaries and reflections on issues, events, and circumstances that shape our society, particularly those affecting my home country, the Philippines. From political and economic developments to social concerns and questions of individual and collective responsibility, these articles offer my perspectives on matters that deserve thoughtful examination and meaningful discussion.
My intention is not merely to criticize, assign blame, or take sides in political disagreements, but to encourage reflection, critical thinking, and constructive dialogue. I recognize that readers may hold views different from mine, and I welcome such differences when expressed with mutual respect and an openness to understanding.
Above all, I believe that meaningful national progress requires not only responsible leadership and stronger institutions but also a willingness among citizens to examine their own attitudes, values, and actions. Through these writings, I hope to contribute, however modestly, to a continuing conversation about the kind of society we have become and the kind of nation we can still build together.
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When Good News Didn’t Feel Good
The Nation We Created
Where We Stand
Quezon’s Curse
The More Painful Injustice
If The Philippines Were A House
The Selective Outrage of Religious and Civic Groups
Pro-Politico or Pro-Filipino?
What Now, Philippines?
The Selective Outrage of Religious and Civic Groups
The Floodgates of Command Responsibility
Killing Innocent Civilians (KIC)
No Love Lost Between the Catholic Church and Duterte
Reading Between (and Beyond) the Lines of Espinosa and Dayan
