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Elfren S. Cruz
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Untold stories of the CPP-NPA
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 20, 2024 - 12:00am
“Tigaon 1969” (Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2023) by Soliman M. Santos Jr. focuses on stories that led to the formation of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army in the Bicol...
Why translation matters for the country
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 17, 2024 - 12:00am
By the time this column comes out, the Philippine delegation to Frankfurter Buchmesse would have arrived in Frankfurt, prepared to show the international publishing world the rich and diverse stories from the Philippines...
Guest of Honor at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 13, 2024 - 12:00am
Of late, my conversations with my wife, writer Neni Sta. Romana Cruz have been largely focused on what is keeping her preoccupied these days – being part of the organizing team for what seems like a grand project,...
Philippine travelogues, 1909-1912
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 10, 2024 - 12:00am
Most history books are focused on major events and dates of the events that affect the most important history-changing events that happen in a country.
Sad state of Philippine politics
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 6, 2024 - 12:00am
I have been following Philippine politics since I was in grade school.
China’s economic crisis
by Elfren S. Cruz - October 3, 2024 - 12:00am
After the pandemic, most of the world began its economic recovery.
Lumbera and the teacher’s mind
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Yesterday, Sept. 28, was the third death anniversary of Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera, who was named National Artist for Literature in 2006.
History of Philippine museums
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 26, 2024 - 12:00am
While this is an unusual topic or subject matter for a book, it is both very interesting to read and, on a topic, very rarely written about by Philippine historians.
Philippines: A democracy or an oligarchy?
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 22, 2024 - 12:00am
“More Political Than We Admit” edited by Julio C. Teehankee (Vibal Foundation, 2024) is an anthology of 17 essays on Philippine politics.
‘False Nostalgia’
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The book “False Nostalgia: The Marcos ‘Golden Age’ Myths and How to Debunk Them” is written by JC Punongbayan (Ateneo de Manila Press, 2023), a scholar with impressive credentials.
CCP is not China
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 15, 2024 - 12:00am
One difficulty I also have when I discuss the aggressive global policies of China is that I always have to explain that one must distinguish between China and the Chinese Communist Party.
From Deng to Xi: China’s decline
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 12, 2024 - 12:00am
For those who are interested in global geopolitics, the biggest question is not about the wars in Ukraine or Israel.
Faith, fraternity, compassion by Pope Francis
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 8, 2024 - 12:00am
oday, as I write this, Pope Francis has completed the first leg of his papal visit to Southeast Asia.
Education: The key to solving poverty
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 5, 2024 - 12:00am
The ongoing debate on the quality of Philippine education needs to become more urgent. The employment issue and anything related is important because this is critical to reducing poverty.
Lack of resolve invites abuse
by Elfren S. Cruz - September 1, 2024 - 12:00am
There is an ongoing debate on how the Philippines should react in the increasingly aggressive and combative reaction to the Philippines’ insistence on asserting its ownership over the Philippine Sea.
Does might make right?
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The most recent headlines are again focused on Chinese Coast Guard vessels blocking Philippine ships which were on their way for a purely humanitarian reason, on their way to resupply BRP Teresa Magbanua. As usual,...
Honoring a hero
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 25, 2024 - 12:00am
Tomorrow, Aug. 26, is National Heroes Day.
Ninoy, the martyr
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 22, 2024 - 12:00am
Every Aug. 21, Filipinos commemorate the martyrdom of Ninoy Aquino, which triggered the People Power revolution that led to the downfall of the Marcos dictatorship and the restoration of democracy in the Philip...
Climate crisis is worse than pandemics
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 18, 2024 - 12:00am
The whole world’s attention is consumed by wars and humanitarian crises.
Stumbling into war
by Elfren S. Cruz - August 15, 2024 - 12:00am
The recent aggressive move by China in the West Philippine Sea has aroused fears in some sectors of possible conflict between the Philippines and China.
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