Dindo Donato |
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THE MISEDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE POWER GENERATION Those who belong to the People Power generation may still recall the popular article entitled “The Miseducation of the Filipino” by the late Renato Constantino. Although Constantino addressed his grievances against the American colonial government, I think his approach in analyzing the deep-seated problems of society remains valid until today. I do not necessarily agree with some of the assertions he made in his essay, but I do agree with his critical observations and emphasis on education. I agree with the letter and spirit of his statements that:
Are these statements still relevant today, specially to the People Power generation? Literally, they are not. The American colonizers already withdrew from the country 75 years ago. However, if we apply Constantino’s statements to our situation today, mutatis mutandis or “by changing those things which need to be changed,” then they still are. Replace Constantino’s references to the “Americans colonizers” with “Filipino oligarchs,” and all his statements remain relevant, at least in spirit if not by the letter… |