L.G. WRTINGS

  The State of Rights and Democracy in the Strongman’s War on Drugs A Reflection Paper by Lourenzo Manimtim               “If I make it to the presidential palace, I will do just what I did as mayor. You drug pushers, holdup men, and do-nothings, you better get out because I'll kill you.” (Human Rights Watch, Conde, 2017)             On May 9, 2016, the former president said those words beginning the herald of the campaign against illegal drugs— The “War on Drugs”. Not too long since words were spoken death and misery have spiked in the country in the first six (6) months of his presidency— the administration has led to an unprecedented number of killings (Rapper, 2016). Many people were killed, and many were slain in this bloody and brutal war. Reminiscence of this wretched memory still lingers in the minds of the people. The rampant cases and detrimental brea...

“Bakit nga ba’y tilay wala ng natira? — nag-aabroad sila.” A very powerful thought-provoking statement. Gloc-9s song “Walang Natira” reflects with the harsh reality faced by the Filipino people and why did they go to abroad because of the difficult life and economic struggles here in the Philippines. This essay will answer and ponder the question, why do Filipinos need to go to abroad? Napakaraming Guro, Enhinyero, Karpintero at Kasambahay dito sa saamin? Ngunit bakit tila walang natira? Nag-aabroad sila. With the harsh realities and lack of financial opportunities here in the Philippines. To cater the needs of their families with the financial constraints experienced in the Philippines. Many Filipinos of all professions take the risk and go outside of the country in the hopes of a good high earning job and provide financial stability for their families. Professionals such as Engineers, Teachers, Maids, Doctors, Nurses, Seafarers and more. Almost all kinds of Filipino professiona...

  “Kultura at Komunikasyon sa Iba’t Ibang Larangang Multikultural sa Pilipinas at Global na setting sa Kasalukuyang Panahon”   “Kultura at Komunikasyon sa Iba’t Ibang Larangang Multikural sa Pilipinas at Global na Setting sa Kasalukuyang Panahon” ito ang pamagat ng sanaysay na inyong babasahin sa oras na ito. Subalit bakit nga ba Itong paksang ito ang naisipan kong isulat at pagtuunan ng malaking oras kaysa gumawa na lamang ng iba? Marami man kayong masagot or walang maisip na sagot kung bakit. Simple lamang ang dahilan, Ano nga ba ang dahilan? Hindi ko na kayo bibiguin at patagalin. Tumungo na tayo sa sanaysay na ito. Sa bilis na pagdaloy ng oras at panahon, kasama rito ang mabilis na pag-unlad at pagpapabuti ng teknolohiya, lalong lalo na sa larangan ng komunikasyon. Kung saan dahil sa mga inobasyon at kagalingan ng mga siyentipiko at mga inhinyero sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo. Ang interaksyon at pakikipag halubilo ng bawat tao ay mas malapit na kumpara sa mga dating ...

  Is Taiwan a State? A Reflection Paper by Lourenzo Manimtim   The island of Taiwan officially known as the Republic of China (ROC) is a  country  in  East Asia , at the junction of the  East  and  South China Seas  in the northwestern  Pacific Ocean , with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest,   Japan  to the northeast, and the  Philippines  to the south. The  territories controlled by the ROC  consist of  168 islands with a combined area of 36,193 square kilometers (13,974 sq mi). In world politics, Taiwan is a highly controversial and a heavily disputed country with both of which the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the People’s Republic of China (Mainland China), claims Taiwan to be their territorial right and adheres to the implementation and unification of China through the One-China Policy, where both countries claims that the unified China is their own rights....

     The pearl of the Southeast, the Philippines, is a democratic and free country that has good and healthy relationships with other countries in the leagues of diplomacy, business and commerce and politics. And these good and healthy diplomatic ties enabled the Philippines to thrive, connect and grow amidst the increasingly globalized world.      The Philippines is part of the Southeast Asian Region, it has a current total of 7,107 in its territory both habitable and inhabitable. It has a strong and powerful growing population of 110 million people. The nation identifies its national identity and ethnicity as the “Filipinos”. The nation utilizes and use the “Filipino” as the national language or the common means of communication. It is a culmination of the combined many dialects in the Philippines, the most notable language used in Filipino, is the Tagalog and the English language.      The country is a member of many International Organi...

            The “I” and “Me” and the Generalized others, of George Herbert Mead, focuses on the effects of the significant others in the development of our perception of the self. In contrast to the study of Charles Cooley, where he believed that the other people are the ones that play a significant role on how we view our selves. Mead instead focused on the significant others, the significant people that may influence to our perception of the self and how those people thoughts of us changes across the lifespan. The special people which Mead refers are the closest people to us, most especially our family, relatives, peers and even your loved one. Mead’s theory highlights the effect of the significant others, their influence in our life to what they expect us to become. In this theory of the social self, we will understand the views, thoughts and expectations of society had of us and how it affects the development of our self. “I” is the individual...

The pearl of the Oriental Seas, the treasure of the Southeast, the Philippines the archipelago nation of 7,107 islands, is a land of richness and diverse culture. With the seas upon its boundaries, and beaches on the reefs, and the cities in the streets. The Philippines is certainly the best country my dear Dayos will enjoy and experience that Pinoy feeling. It is a socially conservative country yet a globalize nation at best. In its core culture, the center is of love and family. Additionally, the Philippines is the land where one of the happiest people, the Filipinos, live and thrives. In this feature article you’ll read the top 3 things why #itsmorefuninthephilippines. The Philippines has a very rich culture. From the simplest of days to the grandest of life. The Philippines is a very culturally diverse nation from its islands of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The cultures are unique with one another, encompassing from many ethnic groups in the country and foreign influences arou...