Haiyan by Philippe Lopez

Posted by JoeAm on February 15, 2014 · 6 Comments 

This blog has well more than 1,000 words. Background information on the photo and photographer here: Rappler

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Ecology/Global Warming, Religion

Senator Angara and His “Nationalize American Jocks” Legislation

Posted by JoeAm on February 14, 2014 · 30 Comments 

If I seem short of patience, it is because of an overdose of despicable creatures from China to the Senate chambers to the Department of Immigration. I have dropped Senator Angara from my list of presidential contenders. He comes up short of the essential standard that the Philippines be run by people who are intensely … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The Beauty of Women in Philippine Government

Posted by JoeAm on February 12, 2014 · 53 Comments 

I am fascinated by the power and influence of women in Philippine government. I know I risk getting caught up in gender wars, but it seems to me appropriate to recognize this peculiar circumstance. How did it come to pass that women, in a substantially Catholic nation, would rise so broadly to positions of authority. … Continue reading →

Filed under Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

The President’s State of the World Address (SOWA)

Posted by JoeAm on February 10, 2014 · 24 Comments 

Good evening distinguished guests and senators. My name is Joe America, and I’m a straight-shooting blogger in the best Filipino tradition. President Aquino had a date tonight and so he has asked me to stand in for him to present what will become an annual gala event, the “State of the World Address”. His instruction … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Humor/Satire, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

Mar Roxas, Ping Lacson and Grace Poe

Posted by JoeAm on February 7, 2014 · 82 Comments 

I’m early in the filtering process of trying to decide who would make a good presidential candidate to oppose the likely run of UNA’s Jejomar Binay for 2016. My thinking is a little thin at this point, but I have to start somewhere. So kindly allow me to think out loud . . . and … Continue reading →

Filed under Philippine Politics