Andromeda’s Vortex

by Farah Decano

April 28, 2024 in Andromeda's Vortex

Transgender rights: Narrowing the safe spaces for women?

By Farah G. Decano   GENDER and sex are technically different concepts. Sex may refer to the intimate act between individuals or to an individual’s genitalia. Gender, however, refers to the roles, expectations, and traits observed, defined and/or imposed by society and culture on individuals as women, men, boys, or…
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April 20, 2024 in Andromeda's Vortex

BBM is not courting war

By Farah G. Decano   THIS week has been interesting.  Three people who do not know each other have told me on different occasions that the alleged ‘commissions ‘of corrupt congressmen for their projects with the DPWH is 25 percent while their local counterparts get a share of ten percent…
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April 14, 2024 in Andromeda's Vortex

DND acts on alleged military recruitment

By Farah G. Decano   REMEMBER Mr. Art Samaniego’s FB post that I wrote about last week? Those who shared the controversial post were surprised that it was taken down by FB.  Someone or some group of people may have reported the matter as violative of community standards.  The reason…
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April 8, 2024 in Andromeda's Vortex

Recruitment ongoing?

By Farah G. Decano   “FILIPINOS do not yield.” I stand with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as regards his position regarding the West Philippine Sea dispute. He does not appear to be China’s lap dog.  While the Asian giant seems to be flexing its power over our relatively puny country,…
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March 30, 2024 in Andromeda's Vortex

Domine, Ut Videam!

By Farah G. Decano   WHEN Jesus Christ asked what the blind man needed,  the latter knelt down and exclaimed, “Domine, Ut Videam!” The blind man was actually blessed with a vision that others with good eyes did not have. He knew his inadequacy and prayed for the fulfilment  of…
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