The Great Filipino Awarding Circus: Where Merit Meets the 10-Table Minimum

September 1, 2026

Careless Whispers

By: Nirmla Johnson   There is a fascinating species of social phenomenon thriving in some Filipino communities: the Self-Appointed Authority of Everything. You know the type: One day, they are simply Kuya, Ate, Madam, or Sir. Then, seemingly overnight, they emerge wearing a sash, holding a microphone, and introducing themselves with a title so grandiose […]