Papers by Apolinario Villalobos
Messages bring surprises to me, especially, from silent followers who would rather be left as inc... more Messages bring surprises to me, especially, from silent followers who would rather be left as incognitos. Just recently, a big surprise came from an African friend of more than 2o years with whom I got connected when he commented on my post in my site used by academicians, students and politicians, about corruption in the Philippines. He is also a writer in his own right, in fact, a scholar of a big Foundation during the time we met via the cyberspace. Most of all, we have a common American friend who is a nature blogger, that is why, we feel safe.
The Pilipino poem is a question of the author where to go from a life devastated by the covid vir... more The Pilipino poem is a question of the author where to go from a life devastated by the covid virus that also made the future bleak.
Transforming from the practices of various barbarian societies, the execution of justice based on... more Transforming from the practices of various barbarian societies, the execution of justice based on actual commitment of misdeed, has evolved into one that has become founded on supposedly intelligent reasons and fairness, hence, the symbol of the Lady Justice as a blindfolded woman holding a perfectly-balanced scale. (Mula sa mga ginagawa ng mga barbaro na naging bahagi ng kanilang lipunan, ang pagpataw ng hustisya ay batay sa aktwal na pagkakita ng krimen o kasalanan ay ibinatay sa inaasahang matalinong paliwanagan, kaya ang simbolo ng Hustisya ay isang babaeng may piring ang mga mata at may hawak na timbangang nagpapakita ng pantay na bigat ang dalawang pinggan sa magkabilang dulo.) Unfortunately, the intelligence of man is such that he has developed the propensity of circumventing written laws for his advantage. And, since the Lady Justice is blindfolded, she has no way of knowing about the deceitful effort. The Lady Justice leaves everything to the exchanges of "legal" justifications that paid lawyers let out in court….and further leaves everything to the judge who makes the decision. The problem here is when the innocent has no money for an intelligent lawyer, while on the other hand the perpetrator of the offense can afford to hire an intelligent Bar topnotcher. Still, worst, is when the judge is also caught in the web of payoffs. (Sa kasamaang palad, sa sobrang talino ng tao ay nakagawa siya ng paraan kung paanong maikutan ang mga batas para sa kanyang kapakanan o bentaha. At, dahil may piring ang mga mata ng babaeng simbolo ng hustisya, he niya nakikita ang mga pangyayari panloloko. Hinahayaan ng babaeng simbolo ang pagpapalitan ng mga legal na paliwanag ng mga bayarang abogado sa bulwagan ng hustisya…na ang desisyon sa bandang huli ay mula sa huwes o judge. Ang problema lang kung may pera ang kriminal at kayang magbayad ng malaking halaga sa matalinong abogado para pagtakpan ang kanyang pagkakasala…at ang inosente naman ay walang pambayad maski sa abogadong pulpol. Ang pinakamatindi ay kung masasangkot din ang huwes sa "palusutan" dahil sa pera!) Oftentimes, we hear the line, "for every rule, there is an exception" which means that even the best Law of the land can be circumvented by excuses to give exemptions to misdeeds. Oftentimes, exemptions are based on the thickness of the wads of crisp bills. With this situation, where does "justice" come in? (Kadalasan ay nakakarinig tayo ng "sa bawat alituntunin ay may dapat bigyan ng pang-unawa at konsiderasyon", kaya kahit ang pinakamagandang batas ay maaaring palusutan…
This poem is an encouragement in my own little way to encourage fellowmen to just carry on despit... more This poem is an encouragement in my own little way to encourage fellowmen to just carry on despite the devastation of the pandemic.
Using numerology, the numbers came out and I boldly connected them to the corona virus pandemic.
This is a brilliant and thought provoking observation of the Filipino digital artist about the co... more This is a brilliant and thought provoking observation of the Filipino digital artist about the covid-19 pandemic in the Philippines in the face of which, the government seems helpless.
Ang demokrasya ng Pilipinas ay naabuso kaya hirap ang mga presidente, kasama na ang pinakabagong ... more Ang demokrasya ng Pilipinas ay naabuso kaya hirap ang mga presidente, kasama na ang pinakabagong si Rodrigo Duterte. Ginagawa niya ang lahat ng paraan upang mabawasan man lang ang kriminalidad, at upang mapuksa ang terorismo sa bansa.
Despite the so many years that transpired, nothing much has changed the lot of the country. Stati... more Despite the so many years that transpired, nothing much has changed the lot of the country. Statistics of progress are doubtful as poverty is very evident. What flourishes are the Chinese businesses that eat up the small scale ventures of the Filipinos.
In the Philippines, it is obvious that local government units are not interconnected by the infor... more In the Philippines, it is obvious that local government units are not interconnected by the information technology...a fact that has resulted
to the slow development of the country.
Ang baha sa Manila ay hindi lang sanhi ng malakas na ulan kundi pati na rin ng baradong labasan n... more Ang baha sa Manila ay hindi lang sanhi ng malakas na ulan kundi pati na rin ng baradong labasan ng tubig sa Pasig River at Manila Bay.
Hindi madali ang pagkaroo ng maunlad na bayan sa Pilipinas dahil kailangan ng maayos na sistema n... more Hindi madali ang pagkaroo ng maunlad na bayan sa Pilipinas dahil kailangan ng maayos na sistema na hangga't maaari ay walang korapsyon
The negligence of the impoverished Filipinos is very obvious and does not need a second look.
It takes patience and compassion to combat the insurgents in the Philippines.
Truth cannot just be forced on anybody as every one asserts that he or she is right even if he or... more Truth cannot just be forced on anybody as every one asserts that he or she is right even if he or she is obviously wrong.
The heavy pollution in China could practically creep around the world.
China is subtly invading the Philippines which she has been doing for a long time, and today on t... more China is subtly invading the Philippines which she has been doing for a long time, and today on the issue of the nation's need for a third telco operator, China has seen another big opportunity.
During the American regime, the " freedom " that was introduced, developed political consciousnes... more During the American regime, the " freedom " that was introduced, developed political consciousness among the learned but poor Filipinos – city dwellers and sons of peasants...until the communists came in.
Stress kills. It causes cancer and other diseases, hence, we should take it easy as we live.
While the effort of the government to " save " Manila's informal settlers from the danger of thei... more While the effort of the government to " save " Manila's informal settlers from the danger of their abodes on the banks of esteros, underneath the bridge and unhealthy, as well as, filthy slums, is commendable, the sincerity is questionable.
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to the slow development of the country.
to the slow development of the country.