The Binay defense team: Philippine media

Posted by JoeAm on September 7, 2014 · 92 Comments 

Have you noticed the subtle difference in media reporting about allegations of corruption regarding the Makati parking garage, versus what we witnessed regarding allegations of abuse of presidential discretionary spending (DAP)? The difference is to be found in the headlines and volume of stories favoring either the defendant or the accusers. The trial is being held in … Continue reading →

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In defense of PNoy

Posted by JoeAm on September 4, 2014 · 127 Comments 

Guest article by Dolly Gonzales Let’s consider first the Supreme Court, and in particular Chief Justice Sereno. Then we can look at PNoy’s performance as President.   SUPREME COURT “I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt In 2012, PNoy spent valuable political capital to impeach a midnight-appointed Chief … Continue reading →

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A battle of the gods in Manila: the Rizal statue

Posted by JoeAm on August 31, 2014 · 38 Comments 

I love the invigorating panoramas of nature, of seascapes and rugged rocky mountains, of sunsets and rainbows and rice terraces rising from sea to heaven, of glacial ice fields and storm-swept coasts and lighthouses in the mist. I just don’t expect to find them in the middle of cities. That separates me from Carlos Celdran on … Continue reading →

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Are there any Filipino philosophers?

Posted by JoeAm on August 28, 2014 · 66 Comments 

How much politics can we take, eh? Or dealing with Philippine media and its pandering, sensationalist ways. It is time to get cerebral. Are there any Filipino philosophers? That was my starting point for this article, along with wondering what Google or Wiki have to say about existentialism. I always enjoyed philosophy, although reading the … Continue reading →

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The pork protest: the insane try to take over the asylum

Posted by JoeAm on August 26, 2014 · 47 Comments 

It is always important to start with definitions so that we eliminate misunderstandings to the extent possible. Pork (noun) discretionary spending by elected officials. Protest (noun) a public gathering advocating for a position, usually a change from that which now exists, or against an act, usually perceived as bad. Insane (noun) people who do not … Continue reading →

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