Category Archives: International

Maria Ressa’s “Fascism”

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Maria Ressa, Harvard’s latest prophet of doom, warned the graduates that “the fascists are coming!” 

Ah, classic Ressa. Ever the provocateur, she never misses an opportunity to turn a commencement or other speech into a melodramatic saga. 

Remember when she dubbed the Philippines the worst war zone? Or claimed she and Rappler were enduring a “death by a thousand cuts”? Or saying the law itself is a weapon against her sacred right to free speech? It’s almost as if she’s got a bingo card of hyperbolic phrases to shock her audience. 

This latest “fascists” declaration? Just another desperate bid for media attention as her reputation sinks at home. One can only imagine Mussolini and Hitler twitching in their graves.

Ironically, Ressa’s dictating such ludicrous rhetoric to presumably bright graduates smacks of the very fascism she decries. Perhaps the Nobel committee is now realizing their colossal mistake in awarding her that prize many others better truly deserved.

Maria Ressa And The Battlefield Of The Elite

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Maria Ressa’s address to Harvard graduates was nothing short of a masterclass in irony. Inviting fresh minds to join the “battle for trust,” she delivered this rallying cry as the head of Rappler, the least-trusted news brand in the Philippines. Yes, the world is ablaze, but not just in conflict zones like Gaza or Ukraine. No, Ressa imagines the Philippines as the ultimate war zone, surpassing all. It’s a perspective only someone convicted of cyber libel and honored with a Doctor of Laws could conjure. One might wonder if the honorary degree was awarded for her deft handling of legal entanglements, both personal and as the proprietor of a foreign-funded outlet.

The culmination of this spectacle? A black-tie reception celebrating Ressa and her cohort—welcome to the battleground of the elite! This, dear graduates, is the battlefield of selective valor and elite commendation.

Alin Ang Pipiliin Mo, Pilipinas? (Which Would You Choose?)

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“Piliin mo ang Pilipinas” has become a rallying cry, especially poignant in the territorial dispute with China. 

On one hand, we have the brave civilian fisherfolk risking their lives to escort resupply missions in the South China Sea, embodying true patriotism and courage. On the other, we witness festive on-shore photo ops featuring administration officials, senators, and military top brass, all smiles and handshakes, not to mention a sumptuous boodle fight meal, perhaps hoping their Instagram filters will somehow ward off foreign incursions. Which would you choose? 

The meme brilliantly captures this stark contrast. The fisherfolk’s perilous journey underscores a gritty reality, while the officials’ photo ops offer little more than a superficial show of solidarity. 

Choosing the Philippines should mean genuine support for those defending our sovereignty, not just another snapshot for social media clout. If only patriotism could be filtered and hashtagged into existence, our territorial waters would be secure by now.