There are countries that lose wars. There are countries that lose money. There are countries that lose leaders, elections, industries, borders, and dignity. Then there are countries that lose faith in themselves. That, to me, is the quieter death. Not sudden. Not dramatic. Not the kind that arrives with smoke, sirens, or a final scene worthy of history books. It
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“I’m not watching anymore,” I say — while watching. Every week I tell myself: “That’s it. I’m done. No more Philippine news. I need peace, serenity, and maybe a working blood pressure.” Then I open Twitter. Then I see a headline like “Cybersecurity Budget Slashed in Favor of New Dancing Fountain.” And suddenly I’m yelling at my phone like I