How LP can win with Mar Roxas

Posted by JoeAm on November 16, 2014 · 73 Comments 

I have taken UNA to task for being light on substance, populated by members of questionable character, and mainly a collection of people angling for wins. Not progress. [“UNA: political party or cabal of crooks?“] What about the Liberal Party (LP)? What’s their means and meaning? The LP platform LP was formed by President Mar … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics

The politics of tragedy. Yolanda.

Posted by JoeAm on November 13, 2014 · 36 Comments 

“We’ll survive, with or without President Aquino – Yolanda survivors” That headline ran in the Daily Inquirer on November 9, 2014, one of hundreds of articles dealing with the Yolanda impact and recovery a year and a day later. It reflects an enduring opinion held by some who dealt with the crushing tragedy of Yolanda … Continue reading →

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Has Harry Roque lost his marbles?

Posted by JoeAm on November 11, 2014 · 21 Comments 

A while back, I expressed the opinion in this blog that the Philippines needed more advocates like Harry Roque (“Calling Harry Roque! Is Harry Roque in the Building?“). This opinion arose out of a recognition that advocates are needed to take on rooted and intransigent political and oligarchic business powers to get consumer legislation passed. After all, the Philippines … Continue reading →

Filed under Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Game Changers: the Unmasking of VP Binay

Posted by JoeAm on November 9, 2014 · 117 Comments 

Guest article by crispinbasilio Most politicians are survivors. They’re pragmatic. Those who, even now, proclaim undying devotion to Vice President Binay must already, secretly, be formulating a Plan B. (Their Plan A involved putting all their eggs in Binay’s basket. No longer feasible, that.) A game changer is an event that significantly changes an existing situation. … Continue reading →

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Senator Santiago shoots carabao, farm fails

Posted by JoeAm on November 7, 2014 · 32 Comments 

Senator Santiago perplexes me. Her outspoken way is so refreshing and yet sometimes tiresome when I want serious solutions. She is one of few legislators with the courage to address the Binay matter. Her jokes are often quite funny. But I can not yet grasp that she is either a visionary or a manager. A … Continue reading →

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