Binay and Marcos: dumbing down the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on October 22, 2015 · 251 Comments 

Let us start with an understanding of terms. The term “dumbing down” originated in 1933 as movie-business slang, used by motion picture screenplay writers, meaning: “[to] revise so as to appeal to those of little education or intelligence”. [Wiki] We have two national candidates who are engaged inĀ dumbing down the Philippines. It is the only … Continue reading →

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Filipino expats weigh, find Grace Poe wanting

Posted by JoeAm on October 21, 2015 · 135 Comments 

w By Roly E. Eclevia Overseas Filipinos do not hold Sen. Grace Llamanzares Poe in very high esteem. It’s easy to know why. An online survey conducted by The Filipino Channel (TPC) on presidential candidates and their running mates shows Ms. Poe and Sen. Chiz Escudero areĀ endorsed by 13 percent of the viewers. Ex-DILG Secretary … Continue reading →

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THE DNA OF HONOR FOR THE COMELEC: Another Mar Roxas’ Legacy

Posted by JoeAm on October 20, 2015 · 145 Comments 

w By Popoy Del R. Cartanio Like before crossing on foot a train tracks, you look, listen and sing along . . . w w and you dear blogger will realize how a daydreamer deserves recognition more than does a dreamer, and much much later after you finished reading this piece, how DNA is really … Continue reading →

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“Philippine Competition Act”: Will it help consumers, or just make more fat cats?

Posted by JoeAm on October 18, 2015 · 167 Comments 

You will have to excuse the cynicism in the headline. I’ve concluded that lawmakers of the Philippines are a part of the good old boy network of back-patters, influence peddlers and bank account padders, and have rather weak ethical bearing. They play a huge role in shaping the Philippines, a nation where ethicalĀ principles permitĀ an accused … Continue reading →

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Dog Love and How It Impacts on Love of Country

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on October 15, 2015 · 259 Comments 

w by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Been this way since I was small. Loved the fluffiness and cuddliness of the young ones, the loyal and intimidating presence of the grown-up ones. It was my Nanay Aurora who stoked the fires of my love for dogs when I was 13. Saw a mixed German Shepherd puppy in … Continue reading →

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