Manuel L. Quezon III
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I write on politics, history, culture; also a speechwriter. Established and manage philippinediaryproject.com. Column in inquirer.net; editor-at-large, Spot.ph; Executive Director, Museo del Galeón; my stuff: Quezon.ph.
My column today identifies the new coalition intent on taking the presidency --and why.
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
My column today identifies the new coalition intent on taking the presidency --and why.
Revisiting the first cracks of the sibling rivalry back in 2023. See the videos and pictures in my newsletter. mlq3.substack.com/p/first-draf...
First Draft: Sibling Rivalry
An occasional foray into thinking-through possible future stories
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November 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Revisiting the first cracks of the sibling rivalry back in 2023. See the videos and pictures in my newsletter. mlq3.substack.com/p/first-draf...
Perhaps its useful to look back nearly a quarter century ago, to the sights, sounds, and drama of a multi-day mobilization aimed at taking down an administration. www.quezon.ph/2001/05/12/t...
Philippines Free Press: The May Day Rebellion – Manuel L. Quezon III
Manuel L. Quezon III
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November 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Perhaps its useful to look back nearly a quarter century ago, to the sights, sounds, and drama of a multi-day mobilization aimed at taking down an administration. www.quezon.ph/2001/05/12/t...
A great discussion with co-host Leloy Claudio and one which you might find interesting. Take a watch/listen if you have the chance! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kam...
November 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
A great discussion with co-host Leloy Claudio and one which you might find interesting. Take a watch/listen if you have the chance! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kam...
The third and thus last of three parts of my obituary of Juan Ponce Enrile came out in today's INQUIRER.net:
November 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The third and thus last of three parts of my obituary of Juan Ponce Enrile came out in today's INQUIRER.net:
The second of three parts of my obituary of Juan Ponce Enrile came out in today's INQUIRER.net:
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The second of three parts of my obituary of Juan Ponce Enrile came out in today's INQUIRER.net:
The first of three parts of my obituary of Juan Ponce Enrile came out in today's INQUIRER.net:
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The first of three parts of my obituary of Juan Ponce Enrile came out in today's INQUIRER.net:
The more things change the more they stay... Some familiar faces from a 2010 Rogue article I did, imagining them as Tarot Card avatars.
November 12, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The more things change the more they stay... Some familiar faces from a 2010 Rogue article I did, imagining them as Tarot Card avatars.
My column today looks at political timing: the race between government filing cases and the Iglesia mounting a rally to demand action before it happens.
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
My column today looks at political timing: the race between government filing cases and the Iglesia mounting a rally to demand action before it happens.
Behind the National Hero Title for Suharto
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Behind the National Hero Title for Suharto
Prabowo sparks storm of controversy
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November 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Behind the National Hero Title for Suharto
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New Pill From Merck Could Slash Cholesterol Levels, Trials Show www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/h...
New Pill From Merck Could Slash Cholesterol Levels, Trials Show
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November 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
New Pill From Merck Could Slash Cholesterol Levels, Trials Show www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/h...
in #Spot.PH Fiction Vs Reality: The ‘Quezon’ Cinematic Universe and Actual Photos from History www.quezon.ph/2025/10/25/s...
Spot.PH: Fiction Vs Reality: The ‘Quezon’ Cinematic Universe and Actual Photos from History – Manuel L. Quezon III
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November 7, 2025 at 11:56 PM
in #Spot.PH Fiction Vs Reality: The ‘Quezon’ Cinematic Universe and Actual Photos from History www.quezon.ph/2025/10/25/s...
From Campaign to Reconcilation: A Timeline, 1931-1941 www.quezon.ph/2025/10/15/f...
From Campaign to Reconcilation: A Timeline, 1931-1941 – Manuel L. Quezon III
Manuel L. Quezon III
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November 7, 2025 at 11:56 PM
From Campaign to Reconcilation: A Timeline, 1931-1941 www.quezon.ph/2025/10/15/f...
Digital History: a Timeline, From Friend to Foe: Quezon and Aguinaldo, 1921-1931 www.quezon.ph/2025/10/15/f...
From Friend to Foe: Quezon and Aguinaldo, 1921-1931 – Manuel L. Quezon III
Manuel L. Quezon III
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November 7, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Digital History: a Timeline, From Friend to Foe: Quezon and Aguinaldo, 1921-1931 www.quezon.ph/2025/10/15/f...
#TheExplainer my review of the film.
The Explainer: Manolo Quezon reviews 'Quezon' the movie
You asked for it, you got it: a film review. When is a biopic not a biopic and when is historical fiction something else entirely? Here’s a different take on the Bayaniverse’s genre-challenging…
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November 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
#TheExplainer my review of the film.
Perspectives have been shared, arguments made, people have watched, listened, read --what comes next? A longform exploration of what the whole thing tells us could be next. www.quezon.ph/2025/11/06/t...
The Long View: A reflection on perception – Manuel L. Quezon III
Manuel L. Quezon III
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November 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Perspectives have been shared, arguments made, people have watched, listened, read --what comes next? A longform exploration of what the whole thing tells us could be next. www.quezon.ph/2025/11/06/t...
Perspectives have been shared, arguments made, people have watched, listened, read --what comes next? A longform exploration of what the whole thing tells us could be next.
The Long View: A reflection on perception – Manuel L. Quezon III
Manuel L. Quezon III
www.quezon.ph
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Perspectives have been shared, arguments made, people have watched, listened, read --what comes next? A longform exploration of what the whole thing tells us could be next.
Perspectives have been shared, arguments made, people have watched, listened, read --what comes next? A longform exploration of what the whole thing tells us could be next. www.quezon.ph/2025/11/06/t...
The Long View: A reflection on perception – Manuel L. Quezon III
Manuel L. Quezon III
www.quezon.ph
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Perspectives have been shared, arguments made, people have watched, listened, read --what comes next? A longform exploration of what the whole thing tells us could be next. www.quezon.ph/2025/11/06/t...
The ICI-Ombudsman tag team reminds me of a proposal over a decade ago for ad hoc prosecutors and another older one: an elected Ombudsman.
November 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The ICI-Ombudsman tag team reminds me of a proposal over a decade ago for ad hoc prosecutors and another older one: an elected Ombudsman.
The Old Order Is Dead. Do Not Resuscitate. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/o...
Opinion | The Old Order Is Dead. Do Not Resuscitate.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Old Order Is Dead. Do Not Resuscitate. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/o...
A thought-provoking interview. overcast.fm ABNVnbSzCWQ
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November 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A thought-provoking interview. overcast.fm ABNVnbSzCWQ
Food for thought.
Claudio: Corruption did not make Philippines poor (Full Episode) | The View From Manila
#TheViewFromManila | Prices are rising, but your paycheck isn't? Prof. Leloy Claudio talks about the shrinking value of the peso and what inflation really means.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Food for thought.
My column today looks at another example of unintended consequences reversing the intent of the framers of the Constitution to make transparency and accountability both more routine and easier.
October 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
My column today looks at another example of unintended consequences reversing the intent of the framers of the Constitution to make transparency and accountability both more routine and easier.