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Why modernism suck?

by Lennon Caranzo | January 3, 2026 | Society and Culture | 0 Comments

I was watching a BBC (or is it CNN?) report on US President Donald Trump’s renovations in the White House, especially the most controversial East Wing Ballroom. As part of his MAGA movement, Trump is also advocating for a “Make America Beautiful Again” and thus...

Where do we stand on AI?

by Lennon Caranzo | December 26, 2025 | Philosophy, Science and Technology | 0 Comments

Yup, you might be getting tired of it, but here I am, just a few days after Christmas, writing about AI. Well, for various reasons. First of all, Merriam-Webster announced that 2025’s Word of the Year is “slop”, that is, AI slop or that low quality AI generated...

Saint Catherine of Alexandria: Philosopher, Mystic, and Martyr

by Lennon Caranzo | November 25, 2025 | Philosophy, Religion | 0 Comments

A few days ago, we celebrated World Philosophy Day (4th Thursday of November), a celebration mandated by the UN. Back in university, this was a big day for us philosophy majors. I often wondered why we celebrated it in November (though I’m not complaining, since it’s...

Understanding Christ’s Kingship: Mercy Over Power

by Ann Mare Pantig | November 23, 2025 | Religion | 0 Comments

If there's one Gospel that redefines what “kingship” looks like, it’s today’s reading. For the Solemnity of Christ the King, the Church gives us Luke 23:35–43. Not a scene of glory, but of a bruised and silent Jesus hanging on the Cross. And yet, sa mismong eksenang...

A Theological Dialogue with Erri de Luca: Prayer, Alterity, and Forgiveness

by Lennon Caranzo | November 22, 2025 | Literature | 0 Comments

I came across Erri de Luca’s Nocciolo d’oliva (Edizione Messaggero Padova, 2002) in my Fundamental Theology class in my first year (way back in 2021). Our professor discussed this book in its Spanish translation, Hueso de aceituna (Sígueme, 2021) and I wrote this...

In memoriam – Juan Ponce Enrile

by Russel Padilla | November 13, 2025 | Politics | 0 Comments

Some unsolicited political analysis and reflection It is an end of an era. For a man who basically was present as Philippine history unfolded from the tumultuous birth pangs of the infantile Republic to the one we have right now. Lolo Juanito, my paternal grandfather...

The Power of Prayer in Times of Crisis

by Russel Padilla | November 10, 2025 | Random Thoughts | 0 Comments

On the 9th of November 2025, as the entire Philippines vigilantly braced for the impact and onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan, we went to Mass, at 7:30pm, the last Mass of our parish. It was also the time that forecasts say when the cyclone will be felt across the...

Postmodern Communication: Byung-Chul Han’s Critique of the “Transparency Society”

by Lennon Caranzo | November 8, 2025 | Philosophy, Society and Culture | 0 Comments

Communication is one of the most significant forces in building society and shaping cultures. Today we live in the digital age, following the communication revolution that changed the world. Unsurprisingly, it carries with it many moral questions we must face. The...

Remembering Lola Celia

by Russel Padilla | October 25, 2025 | Random Thoughts | 0 Comments

“A woman of valor who can find? For her price is far above rubies” (Proverbs 31:10) Two years ago, I couldn’t find time to properly grieve the loss of this great woman in my life. Indeed, she reflects this quote from the Book of Proverbs. My Lola Celia was indeed, a...

Power and Character: Leadership Lessons from Cincinnatus for Philippine Leaders

by Russel Padilla | October 18, 2025 | History, Politics | 0 Comments

Power in character is knowing when to assume and wield power for the common good. Character in power is knowing when to step down and yield authority to the younger generation. Cincinnatus was a humble Roman farmer in the 5th century BC. When Rome faced a grave...