ARCHIVE June2011
commentary / history / journalism
The approval of gay marriages in New York is one of the legacies of the 1969 Stonewall Riots
Last June 24, the New York state legislature, voting 33-29, officially legalized same-sex marriages in the state of New York. While the United States national government does not recognize such unions (because […]
Suspension of afternoon classes in UP Diliman today, June 28 2011
*Note: I don’t know if I will benefit from this event. I am supposed to have an MA History class today from 4pm-7pm, but there is still no announcement if it will […]
2011 Thai elections and the Filipinos’ lack of sense of history
Something interesting happening over there in Thailand Thailand will be having a general election this coming Sunday, July 3. This is Thailand’s first nationwide poll since Abhisit Vejjajiva became prime minister in […]
commentary / philippines / politics
Thaksin, President Arroyo, and other Filipino politicians
To me, Thaksin is a composite of three Filipino politicians: former presidents Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Joseph Estrada (a former movie actor), and Senator (and 2010 presidential candidate) Manuel Villar, Jr. Arroyo shares […]
I discovered Michael Jackson’s music when he died
As someone born in 1990, I grew up unfamiliar with MJ’s music. I and my contemporaries came of age through boy bands (Westlife vs. N*Sync, remember?) and female pop stars like Mariah […]
commentary / journalism / politics
Kabayan Noli’s daughter reacted to what I posted in Facebook yesterday
The daughter of the Philippine’s immediate former vice president (and currently national news anchor) reacted to what I wrote in Facebook! Quite a surprise, I must say. Here’s the story behind it: […]
Three years after, still no justice for MV Princess of the Stars victims
It has become a custom for Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration and other meteorological organizations nationwide to “retire” the names of typhoons (or hurricanes) that had caused tremendous loss […]
education / history / journalism / philippines
Armando Malay: “Veneration of Rizal was a fact even before his execution” Part II
I reported about Armando Malay’s “Veneration with Understanding” for my Rizal class (PI 100) in UP Diliman two years ago. Renato Constantino’s 1969 was a controversial piece, and the arguments he put […]
education / history / philippines
Armando Malay’s excellent rebuttal of Renato Constantino’s “Veneration without Understanding” Part I
I reported about Armando Malay’s “Veneration with Understanding” for my Rizal class (PI 100) in UP Diliman two years ago. Renato Constantino’s 1969 was a controversial piece, and the arguments he put […]
personal matters / philippines
Oh, yes! June 20, 2011 is a non-working day! Will you be paid by your company?
Pres. Aquino’s holiday proclamation for June 20 (Download here!) So, you may be thinking of reporting for work on that day. How will you be paid by your employer? Take note of […]
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