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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


WHY AMERICANS CAN’T THINK
American intellect suffers from complacency, consumerism, and intellectual laziness, rendering thought shallow and satisfaction fleeting.

Jan Writer
Oct 4, 20244 min read


AYUDA. (TAGALOG VERSION)
“Ayuda" critiques aid as spectacle, where officials trade food for loyalty, creating dependency and masking poverty and corruption.

Jan Writer
Oct 1, 20243 min read


AYUDA.
“Ayuda" critiques aid as spectacle, where officials trade food for loyalty, creating dependency and masking poverty and corruption.

Jan Writer
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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