February 2, 2009 – 6:56 am
Part 1: Red-One Remember Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States? He used to be the most powerful economist in the world. When Greenspan speaks, the capitalist world reacts immediately. The “instantaneous effect” of his speeches would either revive or plunge the stock markets. In a different context, Joma [...]
January 26, 2009 – 9:07 am
“The participation of hitherto ignored people in the political life of France is a social fact that will honour the whole of the close of the nineteenth century.” – Stephane Mallarme Thesis. The Philippine-American War was the beginning of the 20th century in the Philippines. Since then, the forces of imperialism and revolution have been [...]
January 20, 2009 – 5:36 am
The left was ready for battle in 1986. The Martial Law years have strengthened the movement. The left has accumulated significant victories in the fight against the dictatorship. Its leadership in the anti-Marcos coalition was recognized. Its cadres were active among the grassroots. Its high political prestige was felt throughout the country. The left was [...]
January 13, 2009 – 8:01 am
Ayon kay Mic Camba, “Ang Filipinas ay may kulturang tubig.” Eto ang kanyang paliwanag: “Kung babalikan ang kasaysayan ng bansa, ang Barangay ay isang malaking barko na binubuo na madaming pamilya / komunidad. Maging sa Manunggul Jar, ang tapayan na pinaglalagyan ng mga buto ng patay noong sinaunang panahon, ay kakikitaan ng bangka sa takip [...]
December 29, 2008 – 4:17 am
Part 1: Loob-labas Part 2: Looban, pagsasamantala, pag-aalsa Sa Pilipinas, subersibo ang mga pahayag na ito: Aakyat ako ng bundok. Mamumundok ako. Ang pag-akyat sa bundok o ang pagnanais na umakyat ng bundok ay may radikal na kahulugan, maliban na lamang kung miyembro ka ng isang mountaineering club. Bakit bundok? Tinanong minsan si George Mallory [...]
December 23, 2008 – 5:30 am
Part 1: Loob-labas. Tatlong halimbawa ng espasyo ang tatalakayin ko sa artikulong ito: looban ng sementeryo, engklabo, at mga sonang gerilya. Sementeryo Marami akong hiniram na punto kay Jose Saramago sa aking pagbabasa ng kanyang nobela: All the Names. Nililibing ang mga patay sa mga hanggagan ng siyudad. Kailangang malayo sa sentro ang mga sementeryo [...]
December 2, 2008 – 1:43 pm
Part 1: Metro Manila and deregulation The Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA is an effective tool of the State to exercise its authority in the metropolis. It is used to control public spaces, especially the areas where the working class wields a strong influence. It has legal functions but its operations are extralegal, even [...]
Jun Lozada is now blogging. Thank you Erwin of Inquirer and Trina of Abs-Cbn for the write-ups. Bloggers Kapihan will participate and help in launching the blog of Pampanga Governor Among Ed Panlilio. Free transportation and food will be provided to 30 Manila-based bloggers. If you’re interested in joining the trip to Pampanga, please email [...]
December 12, 2007 – 10:47 pm
In its year-end report on the Philippines, human rights watchdog Karapatan noted the decline in the number of human rights violations this year, with 68 victims of extrajudicial killings and 26 enforced disappearances compared to 185 killings and 93 disappearances in 2006. Despite this development, there is still no reason to celebrate. Summary killings and [...]
September 12, 2007 – 11:11 am
Many foreigners are stunned to know that a communist rebellion is still raging in the Philippines. In other countries of the region, either the communist threat has been quelled or there are no more armed guerrillas fighting the government. Next year, the Communist Party of the Philippines will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its founding. [...]
