Vernon Velasco's humorous, observational style blends wit, irony and dark comedy. Drawing from his own experiences, he offers sharp insights into human nature and the awkwardness of everyday life, often exploring themes of family, culture and personal flaws. His writing is conversational and self-deprecating, balancing uproarious humor with moments of vulnerability and introspection. His distinct voice captures the absurdities of life, making readers laugh while also prompting deeper thought.
'The only way we fight terrorism is not to be terrorized by the terror.'
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When Sara assumes the presidency, and finds the institution itself rigged against her, will Boying be the final Marcos-friendly hedge against a vengeful…
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India searching for allies to the east, the Philippines? Searching for ballast beyond Washington and Beijing.
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Leadership sets impossible targets, and then the impossible becomes the only path to survival.
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India launches ambitious shipbuilding program, expanding domestic fleets and reducing reliance on foreign vessels, aiming to rank as among world’s Top 5…
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It is the lie of finality, staged with practiced ease, that wounds as deeply as any absent coat of paint.
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‘If Bongbong's first instinct is to empathize with the angry, his second instinct should be to resign.’
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If you’re young, ‘honest’ and not related to a dictator, they think something is wrong with you.
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A true leader leaves no name behind. Only a better country. A dynasty’s name on a road is proof the work wasn’t for us.
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In a land scarred by conflict yet blooming with resilience, Israel stands defiant—grieving, enduring, and still planting flowers in the rubble.
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