We Have Become The Cruelty We Claim To Fight

Good Friday, April 3, 2026.Congressman Egay Erice of Caloocan's 2nd District raised the question: have Filipinos become the cruelty we claim to fight? This episode explores the cruel streak running through our online culture — kuyog, cancel culture, red-tagging, political tribalism, and how social media rewards the loudest and most extreme voices.From the data on Filipino internet usage to the psychological roots of our aggression, this piece examines why we direct our energy at each other instead of the systems that keep us down.This episode is narrated using AI voice, designed for listeners who prefer audio while driving, commuting, or doing everyday tasks. The full written version with sources is available where you found this post.Topics covered:• Online cruelty and social media culture in the Philippines• Kuyog, ekis culture, and cancel culture• The role of disinformation in political polarization• What this is doing to our children• The Good Friday question: which role are we playing?