Tweet The Philippines Isn’t What It Used to Be Hint: We used to consider Palau part of the country. by Manuel L. Quezon III Jun 12, 2017 (SPOT.ph) We mark Independence Day with displays of the flag, and generations of schoolchildren are reminded of its evolution, and the meaning of the sun and stars …
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May 24
SpotPH Commentary: Effects Of Duterte’s Declaration Of Martial Law In Mindanao
Tweet Effects Of Duterte’s Declaration Of Martial Law In Mindanao | SPOT.ph What President Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao means by Manuel L. Quezon III May 24, 2017 ILLUSTRATOR War Espejo(SPOT.ph) In our country, Martial Law has been imposed four times. The first was by President Jose P. Laurel on September 21, …
Apr 27
Spot.ph commentary: ASEAN and the Elephant in the Room
Tweet News + Features What’s New Win ASEAN and the Elephant in the Room At the 2017 summit, the elephant in the room is the People’s Republic of China. by Manuel L. Quezon III 3 days ago Shares ILLUSTRATOR War Espejo(SPOT.ph) ASEAN marks its 50th anniversary with a summit in Manila this weekend. Member countries …
Apr 25
Washington Post DemocracyPost: Why impeachment is a threat to President Duterte — even if everyone knows it won’t pass
Tweet DemocracyPost Opinion Why impeachment is a threat to President Duterte — even if everyone knows it won’t pass By Manuel Quezon III April 25 On April 8, in Navotas city in the Philippines, family members mourn a man who was allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade who was shot dead by unknown gunmen. …
Mar 31
Asian Sentinel: Impeachment Mania in Manila
Tweet Impeachment Mania in Manila Posted on March 31, 2017 By Manuel Quezon III Headline, Philippines, Politics President, Vice President both face charges For the first time, the Philippines’ two highest officials face the threat of impeachment in the House of Representatives. President Rodrigo Duterte faces an impeachment complaint filed on March 16 by a …
Mar 21
SpotPH Commentary: Impeach your face
Tweet Impeach your face How an emergency solution has become old hat by Manuel L. Quezon III Mar 21, 2017 ILLUSTRATOR Warren Espejo(SPOT.ph) You’ve probably heard of the Ides of March, of which Julius Caesar was warned to beware, and on which he was stabbed to death by those he’d considered his friends. Such is …
Mar 14
SpotPH Commentary: A Portrait of the Ex-Champion as Politician
Tweet Win A Portrait of the Ex-Champion as Politician Manuel L. Quezon III on how transitioning from uniting sports figure to divisive politician still reveals Manny Pacquiao is Everyman. by Manuel L. Quezon III 5 days ago Shares ILLUSTRATOR Warren Espejo (SPOT.ph) Time was when, rich or poor, whether you were urban dweller or barrio …
Feb 28
DeocracyPost: President Duterte’s honeymoon may be ending
Tweet DemocracyPost Opinion President Duterte’s honeymoon may be ending By Manuel Quezon III February 28 A woman holds a placard with an image of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte during a demonstration last week marking the 31st anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution in Quezon City, east of Manila. (Mark R. Cristino/European Pressphoto Agency) Manuel …
Feb 25
SpotPH Commentary: What if Marcos Won?
Tweet Win What if Marcos Won? And more what-ifs. by Manuel L. Quezon III 5 days ago (SPOT.ph) Ferdinand E. Marcos was literally sick and tired during the EDSA Revolution. From start to finish, he believed he could face down his opponents and master the situation. If you read accounts of those fateful days, Marcos …
Nov 29
Spot.ph Commentary: Why is Yellow the Middle of the Rainbow?
Tweet Why is Yellow the Middle of the Rainbow? Hate it or not, the “dilawan” is probably part of your DNA, too. by Manuel L. Quezon III Nov 29, 2016 ILLUSTRATOR War EspejoOthers are giving you their lives on fields of battle, Fighting joyfully, without hesitation, or thought for the consequence. How it takes place …
Nov 16
Spot.ph Commentary: We Don’t Understand The Donald. Sad!
Tweet News + Features What’s New Win We Don’t Understand The Donald. Sad! But there are clues if you look hard enough. by Manuel L. Quezon III ILLUSTRATOR Elaine Villanueva (SPOT.ph) The little anyone knows about Trump comes from The Donald himself: He likes to win. He is a winner. He is Master of the …
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- 2015: Response of Zeneida Quezon Avanceña to the Raoul Wallenberg Foundation for the posthumous awarding of the Raoul Wallenberg Foundation Medal to President Manuel L. Quezon
- 2013: How best to help at this time
- 2011: Laurence Olivier: St. Crispin’s Day Speech, Henry V.
- 2009: The Long View: Official persecution of readers
- 2008: Blowback, and crying havoc
- 2007: A Communist and MLQ
- 2006: Continuing contentions
- 2005: MLQ
- 2004: Hilarious bad prose
- 1999: Speech: Philippine Columbian Quezon Night Celebration
- 1995: Speech: Quezon: Relevant Today?
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Jun 15
DemocracyPost: It turns out martial law in the Philippines isn’t quite so simple after all
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Tweet DemocracyPost Opinion It turns out martial law in the Philippines isn’t quite so simple after all By Manuel Quezon III June 15 Government soldiers stand guard as troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group, who have taken over large parts of Marawi City, Philippines, on Thursday. (Romeo Ranoco/Reuters) Manuel Quezon III is a …
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