In present day, Philippine politics is so wide spread and diverse that most social institutions or platforms are used to their advantage. This being said, there is no doubt that politics can be found, evidently, everywhere. Philippine Politics enabled individuals to subjectively and objectively immerse themselves into certain situations and places. Using these platforms to … Continue reading Train RAP (Essay III) →

Normally hearing the term "Colonise", the idea that pops up on each individuals head is a country pushing itself to another. Colonise by definition is the process of infiltrating a given space with usually subversive militants for propaganda and strategy reasons (Merriam Webster). Who would blame these individuals for believing that being "colonised" is only … Continue reading V is for Victory (essay II) →

There are numerous places in the Philippines which consists not only our history or roots but also the stories and meaning it entails. Having this, it instills the identities of Filipinos and how they came to be. This being said, There is no wonder tourists themselves want to explore the same. Hence, the commodification of … Continue reading Intramuros (Essay I) →

It has been discussed before and sadly it is taking its place in our lives once again. Colonisation is where an "other" occupies a space in an indigenous place/location or worst, country. The reason why i said "worst" is because of colonisation these indigenous people becomes the "other" and not the inhabitant. An "other" can … Continue reading Mutants (Blog V) →

Political Theory I focuses on theories to be related or connected to political communities. While this is critical to a Political Scientist' knowledge, it shouldn't be only relied upon as information rather a task which engages students,Political Science students to be specific, to interpret and practiced in their everyday lives. Theories can only be helpful … Continue reading Politics in our lives (Blog IV) →

Critical commentary III While our country is still facing identity crisis. There are numerous Filipinos out there trying to figure out how to solve such heartbreaking issue. In my opinion however, this problem is certainly far from solvable if there is still a hint of inferiority within us Filipinos. Sikolohiyang Pilipino is a way to … Continue reading Pagkapilipino →

Critical commentary II Having lived in a country where colonialism was forceful, I can definitely say that this scenario, we all don't want to repeat. Colonialism or "othering" is, in simple terms, the outcast of an individual or group of individuals from their own. Colonialisms goal is to alienate those "others" for personal gain. Yes, … Continue reading Are we who we are →

critical commentary I Feminism has been an issue long before today. Where equality has said to be given yet there are oppression and subordination amongst the community. Agreeing to the whole notion of the feminist shedding light towards sex oppression in and out the household. I think there is more to just the sexes at … Continue reading Feminism →

This topic was well discussed during our Political Theory 1 (POLTHE1). While it was exciting to discuss how our modern day politics came to be. I realized that the his views regarding capitalism was wrong. Understanding the reasons why he though Capitalism and democracy was wrong or evil made it a little biased. Hence, his … Continue reading MARX (June 7) (Blog III) →

Who is your other? My other would be a self-centered and boastful individual who has nothing to prove Have you ever been the object of domination and marginalization? I wouldn't say i'm an object of domination and marginalisation as of this moment but i definitely experience such from time to time. The usual i experience … Continue reading Mirror mirror on the wall →