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The Dialectics of Shame and the Transnational Filipino Self: A Philosophical Summation on the “Shame Walk” Abroad

The Dialectics of Shame and the Transnational Filipino Self: A Philosophical Summation on the “Shame Walk” Abroad Amiel Gerald A. Roldan™ July 5, 2026     Transcription of the Image:     *** credit to the owners of the photo & articles otherwise cited   The image is a social media graphic (dated Saturday, July 4, 2026, from the page “Ang Balita Ngayon”) featuring a close-up portrait of Undersecretary Claire Castro (Palace Press Officer / PCO Undersecretary) against a scenic Vancouver, Canada backdrop with the Canadian flag. A microphone is visible in front of her. Main quote (in Filipino/Tagalog): “Hindi maganda bilang isang Pilipino na mumurahin at ipahiya ako sa ibang bansa.”   English translation: “It is not good as a Filipino to be cursed at and shamed in another country.” Attribution:  USEC CLAIRE CASTRO This is a direct response to an incident during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s official visit to Canada. Academic Deliberation: The Pr...

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