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I write about Philippine politics, society & culture, and the ongoing collapse of the U.S. empire.


HOW THE ASIAN KITCHEN REJECTS THE TYRANNY OF TEASPOONS (A.K.A. THE CARNAL ART OF INTUITIVE COOKING)
Asian cooking defies precision, celebrating instinct over measurements. A soulful plunge into flavor—chaotic, carnal, and unforgettable.

Jan Writer
Nov 9, 20245 min read
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WHO DIED AND MADE AMERICA KING?
Questioning America's soft tyranny over global influence, this essay urges
nations to reclaim sovereignty from US ideological dominance.

Jan Writer
Nov 7, 20245 min read
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HEALING YOUR INNER CHILD BEYOND THE CAPITALIST MIRAGE
Healing your inner child isn’t a product-driven checklist; it’s raw, painful work that challenges capitalism’s commodified solutions.

Jan Writer
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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SPANDEX, BOOBS, AND THE LOST ART OF DRESSING: A DISSECTION OF WESTERN "FASHION" IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Western tourists' fashion in Southeast Asia often disrespects cultural norms, turning sacred sites into backdrops for exhibitionism.

Jan Writer
Nov 2, 20244 min read
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A FAREWELL TO THE OLD GODS AND THE OLD LIES
In Outside (2024), a Filipino family’s unraveling amid a zombie apocalypse mirrors society’s deep-seated traumas and generational decay.

Jan Writer
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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THE IDEAL COUNTRY IS WHERE POLITICS DIES IN THE SHADOWS AND EVERYONE ELSE LIVES
Envision a society where politics fades quietly, enabling life’s harmonious flow, unburdened by ceaseless discourse and power struggles.

Jan Writer
Oct 31, 20245 min read
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TO HELL WITH DECENCY
Duterte’s raw language reflects the Filipino people's frustration, while Hontiveros’ “decency” enforces elitist control over true expression

Jan Writer
Oct 29, 20245 min read
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THE BROWN FACE OF COLONIAL AMNESIA: FILIPINO LIBERALS AND THE AMERICANIZED GAZE
Filipino liberals adopt Western ideals, mirroring colonial influence. Can true Filipino justice exist outside of Americanized liberalism?

Jan Writer
Oct 27, 20244 min read
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BRICS RISING: WHILE THE WEST DECLINES, THE PHILIPPINES STANDS ON THE WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY
BRICS redefines global power, yet the Philippines under Marcos clings to the West, missing opportunities for true sovereignty and partnershi

Jan Writer
Oct 26, 20243 min read
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THE LEGEND OF THE 5,500 FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS
Marcos claims 5,500 flood control projects, yet floods from Typhoon Kristine devastate Bicol. Are these projects real or political fiction?

Jan Writer
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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WHY A VINDICTIVE SARA DUTERTE IS THE KIND OF SAVIOR THE PHILIPPINES NEEDS (AND BONGBONG DESERVES EVERY BIT OF IT)
The essay argues Sara Duterte’s clash with Bongbong Marcos exposes political decay, a brutal reckoning the Philippines needs.

Jan Writer
Oct 20, 20245 min read
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LIAM’S PAIN: WHY DRUGS WILL RUIN US ALL
This essay argues drugs destroy not just lives but souls, using Liam Payne’s tragedy to highlight the universal, destructive power of addict

Jan Writer
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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HOW CHEAPNESS BECAME A LUXURY
The essay critiques modern luxury as a mass-produced illusion, arguing it exploits status and elitism while lacking genuine value.

Jan Writer
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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A PROPAGANDA FILM PRODUCED BY THE OBAMAS WARNING AMERICANS THAT THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME IN THEIR DYING EMPIRE
Leave the World Behind explores America's fragility, revealing the nation's internal collapse more than any real external threat.

Jan Writer
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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THE CIVIL WAR WE DESERVE
Garland’s Civil War captures America’s collapse with grim precision, a dystopian reflection of imperial arrogance and decay.

Jan Writer
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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HOW TO FABRICATE A VILLAIN: THE FARCE IN DEMONIZING DUTERTE’S DRUG WAR
The essay argues Duterte’s drug war is unfairly demonized, seeing it as a U.S.-backed effort to stifle his pro-China stance and popularity.

Jan Writer
Oct 12, 20243 min read
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DEMOCRACY’S LOGICAL CONCLUSION
This essay critiques democracy's evolution into a spectacle, where influencers become candidates and popularity overshadows competence.

Jan Writer
Oct 9, 20244 min read
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CHINESE SPIES? FILIPINOS ARE TOO BUSY SURVIVING THE APOCALYPSE
The essay argues that Filipinos are too focused on survival to worry about spies, as poverty and corruption are the real daily threats.

Jan Writer
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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WHY THE HELL DON’T FILIPINOS GET IT?
The essay critiques Filipinos' reliance on emotion over logic, arguing sentimentality hinders economic growth and rational decisions.

Jan Writer
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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CHINA: AN ODE TO THE SUPERPOWER THAT SAID “NO” TO COLONIZATION
The essay praises China’s rise as a superpower built on trade and cooperation, contrasting it with Western colonial exploitation.

Jan Writer
Oct 5, 20244 min read
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