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Elfren S. Cruz
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Nemenzo on the Philippine Left
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo was an outstanding intellectual not only in the Philippine Left but in the whole academic world. This book “Notes from the Philippine Underground” is a collection...
On the way to Frankfurt in October
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
My wife Neni Sta. Romana Cruz has nothing but Frankfurt on her mind these days. This is her latest account:
‘Philippines First’ foreign policy
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
During the last century, the concept of being a neutral country was the favorite theme of many Filipino nationalists.
Never-ending struggle for human rights
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 20, 2025 - 12:00am
The most ironic objection by the pro-Duterte groups regarding the incarceration of the former president is that this is a violation of his human rights. I call this “ironic” because Duterte has issued...
ICC: Vital deterrent to crimes against humanity
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The major story this past week has been the arrest and detention of former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court.
China’s uncertain future
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Today the world, including the Philippines, fears that China will become the main superpower in the future.
Philippines first
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The return of Donald Trump and his America First agenda has been perceived by his traditional American allies as being anti-West and even pro-Russia. Trump’s abandonment of Ukraine has sowed fear among EU...
Pope Francis’ Hope
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 6, 2025 - 12:00am
According to Carlo Musso, the co-author of the book “Hope,” the autobiography of Pope Francis was originally intended to be published after his death. However, because of the Jubilee of Hope in 2025,...
Strong leadership vs weak leadership
by Elfren S. Cruz - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
During this campaign season, politicians have been accusing each other of being weak leaders without truly understanding the real difference between the qualities of strong leadership and weak leadership.
Aquino Center reopens
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 27, 2025 - 12:00am
My wife was at the invitational preview of the Aquino Center and Museum in Tarlac the day before EDSA@39 day and strongly feels she should let more people know about it. Here is the account of Neni Sta. Romana ...
The long road to EDSA
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 23, 2025 - 12:00am
This narration is meant for today’s generation who must appreciate that the four-day EDSA People Power Revolution was the climax of years of struggle which led to Marcos fleeing the country.
How to commemorate EDSA
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 20, 2025 - 12:00am
The Marcos Jr. administration tried to downgrade the significance of the EDSA People Power Revolution from a national holiday to a simple working holiday.
Listening to politicians
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 16, 2025 - 12:00am
The campaign season has officially begun and the big issue, apparently, is that the national candidates are still at a loss on how to campaign.
DLSU marks EDSA People Power
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 13, 2025 - 12:00am
On Feb. 25 will be the 39th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, which marked the return of democracy to the Philippines after more than a decade of the Marcos dictatorship.
Radical political changes
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 9, 2025 - 12:00am
There are events happening in the United States that could eventually have geopolitical and economic effects on the world, including the Philippines.
Reducing inequality is better economics
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 6, 2025 - 12:00am
The issue of increasing the minimum wage has again become headline material.
The Third Force
by Elfren S. Cruz - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am
In the past week, the news was dominated by events that were linked to politics. Although viewed separately, these events could all be viewed as connected.
Join the call for action
by Elfren S. Cruz - January 30, 2025 - 12:00am
As of this writing, there are several rallies scheduled for tomorrow.
Remembering Cory
by Elfren S. Cruz - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
Yesterday, Jan. 25 was the 92nd birthday of President Cory Aquino.
The Trump era begins
by Elfren S. Cruz - January 23, 2025 - 12:00am
It was very early Tuesday morning when I finally watched the live presentation of President-elect Trump’s inaugural speech. Later in the day, he signed, as he promised, dozens of executive orders.
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