On Pacquiao and Nationalism
It takes more than a Pacquiao or even a weekly flag-raising or flag-lowering ceremony to make Filipinos truly nationalistic and patriotic.
Add a commentBenedict is an agricultural economist, academician and writer. He has gained experience and expertise in various fields of economics, business, political science and public relations after through professional ventures in the academe, and in the public and private sectors. He has authored or co-authored key publications on topics ranging from agriculture and food security to global affairs and politics.
It takes more than a Pacquiao or even a weekly flag-raising or flag-lowering ceremony to make Filipinos truly nationalistic and patriotic.
Add a commentThe real measure of the true state of the Philippine economy is data related to consumption.
Add a commentIf President Duterte is really the "tyrannical, diabolical, fascist and misogynist devil" that is "a threat to democracy" thenee how can his opponents openly describe him in such fashion and even heckle him while delivering a speech?
Add a commentThe mere fact that the opposition and critics of the President and his administration can openly say that democracy is "dead" is proof that democracy is alive and well in this country.
Add a commentI do agree with the move to close Boracay for six months starting April 26.
Add a commentGovernments can only do much in managing social media and the Internet
Add a commentFor Filipinos, showing “delicadeza” is the most honorable thing that a person can do
Add a comment"Are you an activist?"
Add a commentHow can rice sufficiency be achieved?
Add a comment“Time is not on the side of President Duterte, which is exactly the reason why I want him to see things this early and come up with ways to control the situation.”
Add a commentFor each freedom comes a greater sense of responsibility, and that freedoms are not absolutely and have limitations.
Add a commentThe New Year is definitely something joyful and hopeful for most people.
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