The Fourth Perspective

Taxation is a tool in socialism. Yes, in essence socialism.  Dues were collected through various means and through various terms. The monies then were entrusted to the government bureaucracy for the benefit of society as a whole, not for the few individuals. Taxes are wealth redistributed in various ways, aimed eventually towards equalization of social status, though barely. Now let us be clear about this, taxes collected are technically the property of the taxpayer until it is expended for its intended purpose, as provided by law. Again, the government is a mere trustee. Being so, the goverment office is presumed to be an office of trust and confidence. What happen if that trust is breach? What are the remedies of the taxpayer? Taxes are the equivalent of blood, sweat and tears exacted from the working and even the non-working man. Earnings that could have gone a long way in improving lives were given up as taxes supposedly for the general well being of the public at large. Again ...

Maybe its time to abandon the "Mahatma Gandhi psyche". Instead, the Philippines may intensify the projection of the "underdog effect", by muddling the gray zone that China is exploiting to further its ridiculous claim. Its not their ubiquitous presence alone in the West Philippine sea that is of grave concern, it is also the escalating degree of physical violence that they brought, both to civilians and the maritime law enforcement vessels /personnel. So far, the "Mahathma Gandhi psyche" has garnered the Philippines a respectable number of allies. But sooner or later these allies and alliances would wane like a lukewarm water, if the Philippines would continue to behave like a helpless sheep in the middle of the desert, despite the assurance of support by like minded allies. The Philippines may need to assert itself as a beleguered protagonist within the bounds of the grey zone, amid China's push, that is now more than a shove. It must enable itself to...

Why is it easier for people to believe in ghost than GOD's manifestation.? If there were signs, or indications of non physical presence, they would assume that it was a ghost, but never an expression of divine beings. We can only surmise that there are three significant reasons. First, spiritual maturity has yet to reach the essential level of discernment. There is the firm inclination to temporal realities, which a particular event can be associated and identified by the senses. Probably the reason why Jesus had to perform miracles in order to gain attention. Second, religion had taught them unworthiness, undeserving of a visit from any divine beings, which by observation and learning can only be attributed to saints. Religion, wittingly or unwittingly had not stressed in their teaching the true nature of man. Third, is the influence of culture and tradition. The stories of ghost and other negative supernatural element from a man's early years up to his maturity predominate ...

My conspiracy theory as to why China is hellbent to control Scarborough shoal, also known as Panatag shoal. It is all tied up to their so called nine dash line. It means a buffer zone against American encirclement and at the same time, to gain control towards the exploitation of potential resources in the South China Sea, that include the West Philippine Sea. This are well known motivation for China's unjustified assertion and despicable aggression. It has been established that Recto bank has oil deposit, but what about the shoal? What is so particular about Scarborough that many seemingly are still unaware?  In 2018 China proposed a submarine research facility beneath the sea in the area of the Manila trench. It is the deepest part that hugs the western side of Luzon. Manila trench is estimated to be at around 120 kilometers from Scarborough and around 60 kilometers from Zambales (Correct me if I am wrong). In March 2024, University of the Philippines scientist did a survey of th...

Fate is preordained. it is sealed even before the soul assumed a body. Destiny is the aggregate of freewill, a GOD given gift which we exercised as the power of the intellect. Such that it influenced the trajectory of our eartly purpose which we can call destiny. Here man has control and has the ability to switch from one destiny to another. Now then the question is why would GOD still allow freewill to charter man's destiny which could veer him away from his preordained mission which is his fate? It's a test! A man is not capable of knowing his fate in the same way that he can predict his destiny. Again fate is predetermined. The divine creator had a mission for each soul to fulfill and experience. Since his will be done, it cannot be altered by choice. Now what happen when a man reached his destiny that is not his fate. There will be no inner fullfilment. Fame and fortune which were the common destiny man strived for will fail to satisfy the inner longing for achievement and...

Is owning a firearm a right or a privilege? This is the question raised by a Filipimo congressman in a public hearing for the purpose of introducing an amendment to the Firearms law under Republic Act 10591. Some stakeholders answered yes, its a right. Some answered that it is a privilege. However, none of them was able to give a satisfactory explanation for their stand. In the Philippines firearm ownership is considered to be a privilege. Hence, stringent requirements were imposed to acquire a license to possess a firearm. Along with the requirements were exorbitant fees that exacted a burden akin to paying an annual real property tax. The process exalted the concerned government agencies into profit centers rather than cost centers.The issue lies on whether it is indeed a privilege or a right. Because, if it is a right, a firearm need not be licensed.  Let us try to delve on the issue with objectivity and impartiality. The substance of owning a firearm primarily rest on the co...