The Obscure Academic

On political dynasties

    If you are wondering why the Philippine government remains as one the most corrupt in the world, then you have to go back and...

Liberation Day

    Dumagueteños, or Oriental Negrenses in general, continue to celebrate “Liberation Day” from the Japanese forces on 26th of April every year. But do we...

“Lesser” evil is still evil 

    Nowadays, politicians are busy campaigning for the national and local elections of 2025. This election is a make or break for the Duterte group,...

On writing

    Back when I was a little boy – roughly 4 to 5 years old – I remember just perusing the Grolier’s Encyclopedia that my...

On cult mentality

    Filipinos have always had a penchant for being zealously loyal to certain politicians – like the Marcoses, Dutertes, and many other political families who...

Black and white

    People almost always tend to see things as black and white. This happens in everyday life – at work, their views of religion, history,...

Local banditry in the 1900s

    The governing elites of Negros Island, mostly hacienderos from both the provinces of Negros Oriental and especially Negros Occidental, were keen in befriending the...

1941 fire of downtown Dgte

    Dr. Earl Jude Cleope, history professor from Silliman University, has written a very fascinating article on occurrences of fire in Dumaguete City from 1953...

Latest news

Sagarbarrias lead City, provl race, polls show

    The local political landscape is reaching a decisive moment as the 2025 elections approach, with two major races drawing...
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Janice faces DQ suit

    Pamplona Mayor Janice Vallega-Degamo is facing a disqualification complaint before the Commission on Elections regarding her residency in the...

Message of the Diocese of Dumaguete for Election 2025

    Once again, we are at the throes of another critical midterm election in the country. On Monday, May 12,...

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Sagarbarrias lead City, provl race, polls show

    The local political landscape is reaching a decisive moment...

Janice faces DQ suit

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