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The Fractured Culture of the Philippines: Showbiz, Status, Superstition, and the Trivialization of Politics

6+ hour, 37+ min ago  (337+ words) Centre for Research on Globalization Another reflection of a fractured culture is the excessive importance placed on branded and expensive apparel. In many social settings, visible status symbols are treated as indicators of success, respectability, and social worth. Designer clothing,…...

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Equality Waiting at the Threshold of the Indian Parliament

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1335+ words) " The post Equality Waiting at the Threshold of the Indian Parliament appeared first on Global Research. Equality Waiting at the Threshold of the Indian Parliament Laws are made, policies are framed, and the direction of nations is decided all within…...

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A New Aanganwadi Built by the People's Resolve in India

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (309+ words) Centre for Research on Globalization "Earlier, there was doubt in my mind" can we really make the government do this? But when we all sat together, talked, and brought the proposal to the Gram Sabha, it felt like" yes, we…...

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Guardian of India's Democracy and Symbol of Struggle: George Fernandes

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1248+ words) " The post Guardian of India's Democracy and Symbol of Struggle: George Fernandes appeared first on Global Research. Guardian of India's Democracy and Symbol of Struggle: George Fernandes George Matthew Fernandes, who left a deep imprint on Indian politics through his…...

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A Nation Held Hostage by Impunity: Why Corruption Continues to Flourish in the Philippines

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (117+ words) Centre for Research on Globalization The Philippines presents a painful contrast. This double standard has become one of the greatest moral failures of the Philippine justice system. These are not isolated incidents. They are symptoms of a deeper institutional problem....

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Beyond the Bar: Why the Philippine Congress Needs Visionaries, Not Just Lawyers

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (154+ words) Centre for Research on Globalization An increasing number of observers argue that the "lawyerization" of Congress may unintentionally limit the nation's political imagination. When legislative bodies become overly concentrated with legal professionals, policymaking can drift toward technical precision while losing…...

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The Senate Siege: How Alan Peter Cayetano's Power Grab Shielded a Fugitive and Shook Philippine Democracy

4+ week, 6+ hour ago  (571+ words) Centre for Research on Globalization Then, on Monday, 11 May 2026, de la Rosa suddenly resurfaced inside the Senate. Former President Rodrigo Duterte (center) awarded to PNP Director-General Ronald Dela Rosa (right) the Major Award for Law Enforcement during the 18th anniversary celebration…...

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The Constitution Japan Cannot Afford to Break

4+ week, 6+ hour ago  (763+ words) " The post The Constitution Japan Cannot Afford to Break appeared first on Global Research. The Constitution Japan Cannot Afford to Break Takaichi's push to rewrite Article 9 risks trading a hard-won peace for an uncertain security. On Constitution Day last week,…...

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Global Sumud Flotilla: Australia's Labor Must Condemn Israel's Aggression

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (423+ words) Centre for Research on Globalization For hours, families of activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla had no idea where their loved ones were. Phones went dead on April 30. Messages stopped. People simply vanished from contact at sea. That alone should…...

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Iran War is Accelerating Southeast Asia's Drift From America

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (833+ words) Centre for Research on Globalization Southeast Asia is watching the US-Israel conflict with Iran " and quietly drawing conclusions. Most countries have adopted a policy of non-interference, but behind the cautious and neutral stances, they are accelerating efforts to reduce their…...

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