Children of Srikandi (2012)

Scene from Children of Srikandi. Photo: Angelikalevi.net Director: Laura Coppens (concept) and Children of Srikandi collective. George McT Kahin wrote in his Introduction to Benedict Anderson’s Mythology and the Tolerance of the Javanese (1965) that “anyone interested in contemporary Indonesia, its organization and social and political articulation... comes to realize that in order to achieve… Continue reading Children of Srikandi (2012)

The Sentimental Masks of Marcos and Robredo

Presumptive President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. visits his father, the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the latter's grave in Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on May 11, 2022. Photo: Rappler/ Bongbong Marcos Campaign Abstract How is charisma generated and transformed in the 2022 Philippine Presidential elections? This paper weighs in on the critical… Continue reading The Sentimental Masks of Marcos and Robredo