My Philosophy of Life

  rmqphilosophy.blogspot.com HALALAN 2022: The Failed Activism and the Striving Populism by Ronald Michael Quijano ----- -.... .---- .---- ..--- ..---        The 2022 Philippine National Election will go down in history as one of the most important yet controversial. Especially now that the Marcos family has returned to Malacanang after the ousting of former President and dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. The same president who was removed from power in February 1986 following allegations of mass cheating, political turmoil, and human rights violations, which led to the People Power Revolution.   Other controversial outcomes are (1) the leading of the senatorial race of Robin Padilla, a Filipino action star, producer, politician, and who was convicted for illegal possession of firearms in 1994. The triumph of Jinggoy Estrada who faced plunder and graft charges in connection with their alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam that defrauded the government o...

by Ronald Michael Quijano, LPT We human beings have specialized ourselves in inventing tools that can perform our task more efficient and convenient. Since the dawn of civilizations, we have designed tools that made our jobs easier. Although technology can be considered as a handy and practical companion for business owners, the workforce is under threat. Since industrial technology, routine jobs have been superseded by machines. Also, as technology progress, more individuals are losing jobs. For instance, a person making stone tools will be replaced with those who are making copper tools. Over time, those who are making copper tools will be replaced with those who offer iron tools.  This is the reality where everyone must prepare themselves. The problem is that it's happening faster. Self-driving AI cars are now intimidating to taxi and delivery drivers. Newer medical machines that can read diagnoses and detect such efficiently are a threat to doctors. Automated machines that cook...

by Ronald Michael Quijano Science seems to be passive to most learners when it comes to its utility in leadership. The current curriculum seems to limit its scope in technical means. The wisdom and process of science is an enormous analogy of a healthy way of thinking, not just effective in its own field but also to society. Simply look at how our community is fashioned. It is clear that the majority of leaders and citizens hunger for authority but never wisdom. Opinionated but not informed. Powerful but not competent. We became short-sighted for everything we do. Our interests became limited to whatever satisfies our self-indulgence, on things that will give us more power, and on the matters that continuously make ourselves feel so special. It is evident to the current COVID-19 pandemic that the majority of our leaders do not listen to science. Their concern is not after the truth but after their image and self-worth. Science must promote its way of thinking.  In the Philippines, ...

Image courtesy of Spot.ph By Ronald Michael Quijano The core purpose of this essay is to give information and insights into how politics in the Philippines operates. If the reader of this essay intends to criticize my words against their political fanaticism, then the essay itself has no effect at all. The Philippines - considered to be a third-world country and most often listed as one of the most corrupt countries in the world - is on its edge of political and economic downfall. But most politicians are in the denial stage. Afraid to admit the truth to its nation and chose to conceal the dangers with their astonishing, incompetent, short-term projects. The people of the Philipines are easily persuaded by these types of political campaigns. Perhaps - as I can observe - the voters themselves are the ones who are leading the downfall of its nation. In this essay, I will be discussing the problems of the Philippine political system, and I believe, there’s no need for someone t...

The Manila Bay after the clean up ~ Photo by Ed Lustan By Ronald Michael Quijano I can still dwell into the memories Manila Bay has given me. The cold water that runs on my skin complements the warmth of sunrise. I can still feel the texture of the seashells formed on the sides of rocks lined-up at the bay. I can still taste the sea, smell the sea, and visualized the common marine life that usually occupies the Manila Bay. When I was a child, about 9 or 10, my cousins and I used to went to Manila Bay on foot, just to swim, get mussels and small crabs, and cook it when we get home. But after a few years went by, the same old Manila Bay is far from the haven I used to see. Coined by some as Metro Manila's “Toilet Bowl". Generations have passed, yet the management and care for the bay have always been fragmented. This essay is neither to establish some propaganda nor campaign some political figure, the goal is not to praise the current administration. This is to enlighten th...