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  — E.V. It has been 36 years since the Martial Law was lifted in the Philippines. Several publications documenting and criticizing this infamous period have emerged on social media. This serves as a timely reminder that literature is and will always be a powerful instrument, and that reading is critical to discovering the truth and unlearning revisionism. According to early and unconfirmed results, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the late dictator's son and namesake, is on the verge of winning the Philippines presidential election by a landslide, perhaps bringing the Marcos dynasty back to Malaca ñ ang Palace 36 years after fleeing a major revolt. It's critical to remember that, even and especially in politics, both truth and excellent narrative are critical tools. Reading about the Philippines in the 70s and 80s via the work of numerous prolific authors is an easy way to revisit this era, which is decades old but far from forgotten. Here are some books that will help us in l

  photo from rappler.com — Z.G. The Philippine elections have been under the global radar long before I can begin to backtrack. While I can only speak for the 2022 national and local elections, many have seemed to forget what life was like 36 years past a dictator’s rulership and this shows in the unofficial and partial results of votes.  In the past 6 months, if you have ever been to People’s Campaigns for Leni and Kiko held in different parts of the nation, you would also attest that it’s one big safe space where fellow Filipinos celebrate through singing and dancing just like one big street party. Volunteerism has spearheaded the campaign which drew thousands and thousands of civilians together in standing up for a transparent, people-focused government.  Friday, 6 days after the finale of the campaign season, the Presidential candidate who is an advocate of good governance, and outgoing Vice President of the current administration, Leni Robredo along with her running-mate Senator K

— A BB "Walang nasayang; hindi tayo nabigo. Pinakamahalaga; hindi pa tayo tapos. Nagsisimula palang tayo..."   Ang kampo ni Bise Presidente Leni Robredo at Senador Kiko Pangilinan ay magsasagawa ng Pagtitipon ng pasasalamat bukas, Mayo 13, ika-5 ng hapon. Ito ay may pamagat na - Tayo Ang Liwanag: Isang Pasasalamat na gaganapin sa Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle. (*Edit/Update: Mangyayari na ang pagtitipon sa Ateneo de Manila University Campus sa kaparehong oras - as of 3:52pm, Mayo 12) Hinihikayat ng kampo ni Bise Presidente Leni Robredo na magsama-samang tumindig at makinig sa isang pasasalamat mula mismo kay Bise Presidente Leni Robredo at Senador Kiko Pangilinan. Nauna nading pinasalamatan ni Bise Presidente Leni Robredo ang kanyang mga taga-suporta at mga nagboluntaryo na nagsagawa ng mga malawakang mga pagtitipon bilang suporta sa kanyang kandidatura.   Mga ilang paalala upang mapanatili ang seguridad ng bawat isa sa loob ng pagdiriwang: - Huwag basta