Kenrick Buduan

50 years ago, the dictator whose regime is marked by rampant cronyism, unabated corruption, economic decline and unprecedented human rights violations declared PD 1081, placing the whole Philippines under Martial Law. We shall never forget this dark chapter in our country's history. Never again, never forget. ...

Ano ang mangyayari kapag naluklok sa kapangyarihan ang anak ng diktador? Halos 36 taon makalipas ng patalsikin ng taongbayan, muling nagbalik ang mga Marcos sa Malacañang. Kaya naman, tuloy ang pakikibaka laban sa tiraniya ng kurakot at tiwaling sistema, at pati na rin sa mga panibagong banta ng disimpormasyon at fake news. Sa pagpasok ng bagong administrasyon, dapat tayong maging mapagmatyag sa mga banta sa demokrasyang nakamit sa pagpapatalsik kay Marcos Sr., ang tatay ng uupong pangulo. D...

Bukas na ang isa sa pinaka-importanteng araw para sa maraming Pilipino: ang araw ng botohan. Sa araw na ito, ihahalal ang mga mauupo sa kapangyarihan na magtatakda ng kinabukasan ng Pilipinas. Ang boto ang magsisilbing daan para ipanatili — o ibahin — ang takbo ng bansa at ang agos ng kasaysayan. Kaya naman, itong araw na ito ay maaaring araw ng paglaya — o patuloy na pang-aalipusta mula sa mga naghaharing-uri at makapangyarihan. Ang Mayo 9 ay maaaring maging araw ng patuloy na pang-aalipusta. ...

Let me just say a few quick thoughts on the war on Ukraine (for I haven't conjured up a decent blog post in a month, and I can't think of a witty article): I will always stand with Ukraine. The Russian invasion is nothing but an act of aggression and desperation for Vladimir Putin, the president-turned-fascist desperate to hold on to his fragile power. His primary reason for invasion — while seemingly noble for those deep into state propaganda — is a farce and founded on lies. The ongoing attac...

Last month, our country marked the beginning of the campaign period for the 2022 elections. As usual, campaign rallies were held, sorties were planned, and plans were revealed. That of course, is the status quo for any elections — yet this upcoming 2022 presidential elections is arguably one of our country's most crucial yet. The upcoming 2022 elections have a lot of things going for it, set against the gloomy background of the pandemic; the government's inept, incompetent, and indifferent resp...

What can losing someone you value and care about teach you about loss, grief and life? Well, a lot — even if it is not a human, but a dog. At some point in our lives, we have to deal with loss and grief over the death of someone we cherish. After all, death is inevitable. Losing someone can make us all realize and feel one of the most painful yet integral emotions in life. Two weeks ago, one of our dogs died. She was not an ordinary dog — rather, she was unique from the bunch, cunning yet loyal...

What's in a blog? A blog is a personal space for all your thoughts and musings. That's why it is important for me to maintain a blog – think of it as giving updates about my life once in a while. This 2022, I have decided to streamline my digital accounts and minimize digital footprint as much as possible. Thankfully, I have discovered Standard Notes and Listed.to, both platforms that emphasize privacy and simplicity. FIrst of all, a background. Why am I blogging with Listed.to? Two years ago, ...