Author: Miguel Syjuco

Quotes

The Philippines, it has a politics of patronage. Family and favors, in addition to the old cliche of guns, goons and gold, really do still hold a lot of sway.

The Philippines, it has a politics of patronage. Family and favors, in addition to the old cliche of guns, goons and gold, really do still hold a lot of sway.

- Miguel Syjuco

I have to believe that literature can effect change; otherwise, I would have no purpose in my life and would have wasted four years on 'Ilustrado.'

I have to believe that literature can effect change; otherwise, I would have no purpose in my life and would have wasted four years on 'Ilustrado.'

- Miguel Syjuco

I love my homeland, but it's an absurd country. Politics in the Philippines is like spectator sports!

I love my homeland, but it's an absurd country. Politics in the Philippines is like spectator sports!

- Miguel Syjuco

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