Throughout world history, governments have violated and ignored the human and civil rights of the... more Throughout world history, governments have violated and ignored the human and civil rights of their citizens. In some instances, they demonstrated this disregard through customs, etiquette, and racial caste systems that denied human dignity and respect. In most cases, in addition to these customs, segregation rules and laws were established. One of the effects of these problem is racism. Racism is the belief that characteristics and abilities can be attributed to people simply on the basis of their race and that some racial groups are superior to others. Racism and discrimination have been used as powerful weapons encouraging fear or hatred of others in times of conflict and war, and even during economic downturns. The experience of racism is nothing new among Filipinos. The term " Filipino " after all began as the racial designation for Spaniards born in the Philippines to distinguish them from those born in the Peninsula. Because of the accident of birth, Filipinos, like Americanos, were regarded as " creoles. " Raised in the supposedly " backward " conditions of the colonies, creoles were treated as a race apart, seen by Europeans as beneath them. It was only in the last years of nineteenth century that youthful nationalists began to re-appropriate " Filipino. " They changed it from a racist term into a nationalist watchword to mean all those who suffered the common fate of Spanish oppression, and who felt a common stake in the future of the colony. The use of racially tinged categories to both denigrate and embrace the Other continues to be a common practice among upper and middle-class Filipinos when it comes to dealing with the lower classes. Thus, the poor often racialized, treated as if they were a different species altogether. As in other countries, the outer limit of middle class life is defined by poverty. The " poor " exist as the accursed other living beyond the village gates. They are allowed inside only as servants. Like migrant workers in a foreign country, their movements in and out of the village are closely monitored and regulated by heavily armed security guards. Associated with ignorance and criminality, the poor pose a permanent existential threat to the middle class and the rich. The physical and cultural markers of class segregation – high walls, air conditioned cars, linguistic honorifics – regulate the proximity of the poor and neutralize the dangers coming from this putatively inferior race. For nationalists, the poor comprise the majority and thus make up the " people. "
Jeremy Bentham believes that human beings are intrinsically bound to seek pleasure and avoiding p... more Jeremy Bentham believes that human beings are intrinsically bound to seek pleasure and avoiding pain, and the concept of what is "good" and "bad" are defined by what is pleasurable and painful to human. If we will believe that for every action, there will be a reaction from other people and that our prevailing principle will not act in any way which results in a negative or detrimental reaction from others towards us.
In the past 30 years, the gap between the rich and the poor in the Philippines became wider and g... more In the past 30 years, the gap between the rich and the poor in the Philippines became wider and grimmer. This year, the Philippines were described as the “second fastest-growing economy” only next to our territorial rival, China. Economic reports reflected that about US $16.6 billion were added to the Philippines’ GDP. But where is this so-called growth they are talking about? Why can’t we feel as member of the working class Filipino its effects? Why is it appears that only the wealthiest individuals and their families can feel this boon in the economy? It’s a terrible cliché, but indeed—the rich just got richer.
In Leviathan, according to Thomas Hobbes it speaks of the 'war of every one against every man and... more In Leviathan, according to Thomas Hobbes it speaks of the 'war of every one against every man and against his neighbor.'
Government’s efforts would not be effective without the help and the cooperation of the people in... more Government’s efforts would not be effective without the help and the cooperation of the people in the community. Democracy is hard work. It means Filipinos have to be involved in nation building and be more critical about how the country is being run by their public servants.
Panimula Ang bayan ng Indang ay isang bayang mayaman sa kasaysayan na matatagpuan sa lalawigan ng... more Panimula Ang bayan ng Indang ay isang bayang mayaman sa kasaysayan na matatagpuan sa lalawigan ng Kabite. Itinatag ito bilang isang bayan noong 1655 nang ito ay mahiwalay sa bayan ng Silang sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Gobernadorcillo Juan Dimabiling. Mayroon lamang na labing dalawang barrio ang nasasakupan ng Indang noong panahon ng mga Kastila, ito ay ang Bancod, Banaba, Buna, Kaytambog at Kalumpang. Sa ngayon, ang bayan ng Indang ay may 38 na mga barangay. Dahil sa distansya sa pagitan ng barrio ng Indang at poblasyon ng Silang, naging sanhi ito ng problema sa mga residente ng Indang at sa kadahilang ito ay humiling ang mga ito sa mataas na kinauukulan para mahiwalay na ang barrio at maging isa itong ganap na munisipalidad. Ang pangalang Indang ay hango mula sa salitang "inrang", isang puno na lumalago sa nasabing bayan. Sa panahon ng himagsikan sa Pilipinas, ang Indang ay kinilala sa rebolusyonaryong pangalan na " Walang Tinag ". (Francisco J., 2008) Sa barangay Limbon naman nadakip si Andres Bonifacio, pinuno ng Kataas-taasan Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK), matapos na matalo sa konbesyon sa Hacienda Tejeros at nagplanong magtayo ng isang hiwalay na pamahalaan at sandatahan sa pinamumunuan ni Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo. Isa sa
Throughout world history, governments have violated and ignored the human and civil rights of the... more Throughout world history, governments have violated and ignored the human and civil rights of their citizens. In some instances, they demonstrated this disregard through customs, etiquette, and racial caste systems that denied human dignity and respect. In most cases, in addition to these customs, segregation rules and laws were established. One of the effects of these problem is racism. Racism is the belief that characteristics and abilities can be attributed to people simply on the basis of their race and that some racial groups are superior to others. Racism and discrimination have been used as powerful weapons encouraging fear or hatred of others in times of conflict and war, and even during economic downturns. The experience of racism is nothing new among Filipinos. The term " Filipino " after all began as the racial designation for Spaniards born in the Philippines to distinguish them from those born in the Peninsula. Because of the accident of birth, Filipinos, like Americanos, were regarded as " creoles. " Raised in the supposedly " backward " conditions of the colonies, creoles were treated as a race apart, seen by Europeans as beneath them. It was only in the last years of nineteenth century that youthful nationalists began to re-appropriate " Filipino. " They changed it from a racist term into a nationalist watchword to mean all those who suffered the common fate of Spanish oppression, and who felt a common stake in the future of the colony. The use of racially tinged categories to both denigrate and embrace the Other continues to be a common practice among upper and middle-class Filipinos when it comes to dealing with the lower classes. Thus, the poor often racialized, treated as if they were a different species altogether. As in other countries, the outer limit of middle class life is defined by poverty. The " poor " exist as the accursed other living beyond the village gates. They are allowed inside only as servants. Like migrant workers in a foreign country, their movements in and out of the village are closely monitored and regulated by heavily armed security guards. Associated with ignorance and criminality, the poor pose a permanent existential threat to the middle class and the rich. The physical and cultural markers of class segregation – high walls, air conditioned cars, linguistic honorifics – regulate the proximity of the poor and neutralize the dangers coming from this putatively inferior race. For nationalists, the poor comprise the majority and thus make up the " people. "
Jeremy Bentham believes that human beings are intrinsically bound to seek pleasure and avoiding p... more Jeremy Bentham believes that human beings are intrinsically bound to seek pleasure and avoiding pain, and the concept of what is "good" and "bad" are defined by what is pleasurable and painful to human. If we will believe that for every action, there will be a reaction from other people and that our prevailing principle will not act in any way which results in a negative or detrimental reaction from others towards us.
In the past 30 years, the gap between the rich and the poor in the Philippines became wider and g... more In the past 30 years, the gap between the rich and the poor in the Philippines became wider and grimmer. This year, the Philippines were described as the “second fastest-growing economy” only next to our territorial rival, China. Economic reports reflected that about US $16.6 billion were added to the Philippines’ GDP. But where is this so-called growth they are talking about? Why can’t we feel as member of the working class Filipino its effects? Why is it appears that only the wealthiest individuals and their families can feel this boon in the economy? It’s a terrible cliché, but indeed—the rich just got richer.
In Leviathan, according to Thomas Hobbes it speaks of the 'war of every one against every man and... more In Leviathan, according to Thomas Hobbes it speaks of the 'war of every one against every man and against his neighbor.'
Government’s efforts would not be effective without the help and the cooperation of the people in... more Government’s efforts would not be effective without the help and the cooperation of the people in the community. Democracy is hard work. It means Filipinos have to be involved in nation building and be more critical about how the country is being run by their public servants.
Panimula Ang bayan ng Indang ay isang bayang mayaman sa kasaysayan na matatagpuan sa lalawigan ng... more Panimula Ang bayan ng Indang ay isang bayang mayaman sa kasaysayan na matatagpuan sa lalawigan ng Kabite. Itinatag ito bilang isang bayan noong 1655 nang ito ay mahiwalay sa bayan ng Silang sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Gobernadorcillo Juan Dimabiling. Mayroon lamang na labing dalawang barrio ang nasasakupan ng Indang noong panahon ng mga Kastila, ito ay ang Bancod, Banaba, Buna, Kaytambog at Kalumpang. Sa ngayon, ang bayan ng Indang ay may 38 na mga barangay. Dahil sa distansya sa pagitan ng barrio ng Indang at poblasyon ng Silang, naging sanhi ito ng problema sa mga residente ng Indang at sa kadahilang ito ay humiling ang mga ito sa mataas na kinauukulan para mahiwalay na ang barrio at maging isa itong ganap na munisipalidad. Ang pangalang Indang ay hango mula sa salitang "inrang", isang puno na lumalago sa nasabing bayan. Sa panahon ng himagsikan sa Pilipinas, ang Indang ay kinilala sa rebolusyonaryong pangalan na " Walang Tinag ". (Francisco J., 2008) Sa barangay Limbon naman nadakip si Andres Bonifacio, pinuno ng Kataas-taasan Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK), matapos na matalo sa konbesyon sa Hacienda Tejeros at nagplanong magtayo ng isang hiwalay na pamahalaan at sandatahan sa pinamumunuan ni Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo. Isa sa
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