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Elfren S. Cruz
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Failures of ‘China First’ and ‘America First’
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Since the end of the Second World War, the United States became the leader of the so-called Free World.
Taiwan versus China
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Just this week there was a confrontation between Chinese and Taiwan ships in the waters between Taiwan and the Philippines.
Basi, more than just a favored Ilocano beverage
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 4, 2026 - 12:00am
“Poetry in a Bottle: The Story of Basi” (The University of the Philippines Press, 2024) by Arturo G. Pacho and Sigrid M. Salucop is much more than an introduction to the traditional sugarcane wine...
Surviving the AI shock
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 1, 2026 - 12:00am
We are seeing the dawning of the age of artificial intelligence (AI). While this holds great promise for the world economy, it also holds the possibility of seeing political crises, if not managed properly.
Jose F. Lacaba and his romance with language
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am
On Saturday, Oct. 10, friends of journalist, poet, screenwriter, translator, essayist, editor par excellence Pete Lacaba are putting together a tribute/benefit for him by having musicians sing his Salinawit music...
Readings for Sept. 21
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
As the country remembers – still with much anger and horror – the dark years of the Marcos-declared martial law on Sept. 21, 1972, it is somehow reassuring that there are excellent books for those who...
Subversive readers needed
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 17, 2026 - 12:00am
The Subversive Reader: Essays on Critical Theory, Cultural Politics and the Philippine Insurgent Experience by E. San Juan Jr. (Vibal Foundation, 2023) is a hefty volume, a collection of challenging and politically...
The story of Jopson underground
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Benjamin Pimentel’s “U.G.: An Underground Tale, The Life and Struggle of Edgar Jopson” ( Anvil Publishing, 2006) is not simply a biography of one Filipino activist.
Drilon and Bagatsing
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Recently, two newly released books on prominent politicians have been made available to the public. One of them is on Franklin M. Drilon, who is often consulted today on national issues. The other is on Ramon D....
Eliminate floods!
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 6, 2026 - 12:00am
I was not planning to write a column on the country’s tragedy regarding floods and the havoc it is creating in people’s lives.
‘Subversive Lives’
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The book “Subversive Lives:  A Family Memoir by siblings + Susan F. Quimpo and Nathan Gilbert Quimpo” (Anvil Publishing, 2012; Ohio University Press, 2016) relates the experiences of the members...
National heroes, yesterday and today
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Tomorrow, Aug. 31, the nation celebrates National Heroes Day.
Three proposals for BBM
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The administration of President BBM is suffering from low approval ratings by the Filipino people. He has less than two years to reverse this approval rating and end his term with at least a modest positive per...
Lessons from Ninoy’s life
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Aug. 21 was the 43rd death anniversary of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. who was assassinated that day and became a national martyr.
Ninoy’s undelivered arrival speech
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
On Aug. 21, 1983, 43 years ago today, Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino, Jr. was assassinated upon his arrival at the Manila (now Ninoy Aquino) International Airport. This act elevated him from a national hero...
The debate over the minimum wage
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The issue of minimum wage in the Philippines should be more than a question of how much a worker should receive every day.
Left of center: Its place in Philippine politics
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 13, 2026 - 12:00am
In less than two years, we will have another presidential election.
Time to adopt democratic socialism
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 9, 2026 - 12:00am
I first looked at democratic socialism seriously when I read US Sen. Bernie Sanders’ statement: “Health care is a human right, not a privilege.”
Memoir of a CCP-NPA rebel
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
“Deeper Ground, Darker Shadows: The Making of a Mindanao Rebel” is the memoir of Eddie L. Quitoriano (Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2026).
Remembering Cory’s final SONA
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 2, 2026 - 12:00am
On Aug. 1, 2009, President Corazon Aquino passed away.
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