A sense of history

We can learn from history, but we can also deceive ourselves when we selectively take evidence from the past to justify what we have already made up our minds to do. — Margaret MacMillan

- Bill Velasco

Do Filipinos have a sense of history? In a transition age brought about by the pandemic's sudden abrogation of all activity, we seem to have a heightened anxiety about our national sports teams. Though there are still a few enjoying a honeymoon period, like the sensational Carlos Yulo and Hidilyn Diaz, as a whole, even the remarkable Alex Eala has not been spared. It's one failure, you're excommunicated.