Category: Candid Perspectives
Defending Jo Koy’s Golden Globes Performance
by Emil Guillermo Social media was brutal. Even among Filipinos. Media commentators were no better. The overwhelming majority crucified comedian Jo Koy for his jokes [Read More…]
Will Trump Become The White Marcos In 2024?
by Emil Guillermo As we close 2023 this holiday season, I am moved to extend to you the gift of history. President Joe Biden made [Read More…]
On Kissinger, Asian Dictators, And Open A.I.
by Emil Guillermo During martial law in the Philippines, it was a standard news image. Uncle Sam was burned in effigy. But Uncle Sam was [Read More…]
The Filipino Hostage Caught In The Middle In The Middle East; Plus, My Cousin Stephen’s Birthday
by Emil Guillermo Post-Thanksgiving week’s Black Friday was more like “Asian Friday” with a little something extra to be thankful for if you were following [Read More…]
What Do Asian Americans Think About Biden And Abortion?
by Emil Guillermo I don’t care for much for polls. Sure, I’ll write about them, but usually they say nothing about Asian Americans and what [Read More…]
Why We Remember 1587 As We Bid One Last Goodbye To Filipino American History Month
by Emil Guillermo Before we get all thankful in November, let us honor again the reason why October was officially designated Filipino American History Month [Read More…]
Filipino American History Month And My Birthday
by Emil Guillermo October is my birthday. I am 118. No lie. I won’t take a day off for Columbus, but I’ll take a day [Read More…]
Martial Law Comes To Broadway
by Emil Guillermo Unlike other mostly white reviewers of Here Lies Love, the new Broadway musical that plays into the seduction of the notorious Marcos family of [Read More…]
Can Lapu-Lapu In “1521” Draw A Crowd Like Olivia Rodrigo?
by Emil Guillermo Are you ready to kill the colonizer? You can on Oct. 2 from just about any AMC theater in the country. If [Read More…]
Clear Choice? Trump’s Mugshot, Biden By The Banyan
by Emil Guillermo It’s been a historic week in America. After a debate featuring eight Republicans who couldn’t get arrested, we now have one Republican [Read More…]
