Tongits is a Filipino rummy game distinguished by its blend of strategy, observation, and social interaction. Originating from rummy, it emphasizes cultural values such as patience and adaptability. With specific rules and regional variations, it continues to engage players while serving as a framework for learning decision-making skills and fostering communal experiences. Continue reading Understanding Filipino Rummy Game Tongits for 2026
BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN These days, the old filters seem broken. Left-Right. Authoritarian-Libertarian. None hold much weight. But one distinction still cuts through: Macro and Micro. Plato captured this divide in his ‘Ship of State’ metaphor. On one side are the macro thinkers – the captains. They chart the course, watching the stars to navigate the vast sea. They make big, bold decisions, like George W. … Continue reading Ad Extrema
Former Torbay Councillor, Mark King, fled the U.K in October 2018, claiming his life was in danger. He was facing multiple charges of misconduct in respect of his Council duties and we later discovered Devon & Cornwall Police wanted to interview him regarding an assault charge. Country Squire Magazine interviewed him in early 2019 and today, our colleague Marie, based in South East Asia, caught … Continue reading King in the Philippines (Revisited)
