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Thinking from the South without staying in it

Language, decolonization, and sovereignty in the Age of Machines Much has been said about “thinking from the South” as if it were a label of resistance or a guaranteed place of enunciation. But living in the South is not the…

The deadly and unresolved hypocricy of Europe

When Hitler came to power in Germany in 1933 The US and several European countries started to do bussiness with him and his nazi party. The Netherlands was one of them. All of them putted a blind eye to what…

Toxics Watchdog Group Cites QC’s Food-Drug Regulation Officers for Sustained Action to Rid the City of Dangerous Cosmetics with Mercury

21 July 2025, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition gave the Food-Drug Regulation Officers (FDROs) of Quezon City the thumbs-up for their nonstop drive to stop the illicit trade of mercury cosmetics in the country’s most populated city.…

Craft, Clarity, Conscience: Copyediting in the AI Era

by Ruther Ray C. Ruado I still remember the first time a student submitted an article that was perfectly formatted; clean layout, flawless grammar, impressive at first glance. But as I read, something felt amiss. It was flat, lifeless, and…

Borders of Fear: How Algerian and Moroccan Regimes Use Conflict to Distract from Domestic Repression

For decades, the conflict between Algeria and Morocco over Western Sahara has dominated headlines and shaped regional politics. Officially, it is presented as a struggle over sovereignty, self-determination, and territorial integrity. But behind this carefully crafted narrative lies a deeper…

A Promising Deal or a Pricey Pact? Rethinking the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement

Bangladesh (BD) is slated to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026. This achievement is inviting double-edged incidents. While satisfactory for the prestige, it means losing automatic duty-free access to developed markets like Japan. In this context, negotiations…

False Hope and Small Change (How Donald Trump and Barack Obama Are Two Sides of the Same Criminal Coin)

The Epstein Files and Russiagate The rest of the second half of July’s Western mainstream news cycle will, understandably, be dominated by details relating to Donald Trump’s attempt to suppress information related to the “Epstein Files”. A story that will…

EcoWaste Coalition Affirms Unity with COMELEC in Pushing for Green Electoral Reforms

19 July 2025, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for a zero waste and toxics-free society, has reiterated its unity with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in promoting reforms to make the elections environmentally sustainable. The poll body on…

Filipino Shyness: Is Filipino Modesty Holding Them Back?

by George Banez “We need to first know our own food so intimately before we can fully present its diversity internationally,” declared Filipino French digital content creator Erwan Heussaff. The James Beard Foundation Media Award recipient for promoting Filipino cuisine…

Self-Collection Is Self-Care: How Patreng Non Reclaims Health and Power

By Geri Matthew Carretero “We’ve gotten used to hustle culture, but in simple ways like self-screening, we allow ourselves to rest, to take charge, and to say, “My life matters.” — Ana Patricia “Patreng” Non When Ana Patricia “Patreng” Non…

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