Is China’s aid an entrapment?

Posted by chemrock on March 27, 2017 · 167 Comments 

Chemrock To drill down to the very basics, the admin’s economic platform is a slew of infrastructure projects to drive growth. Their tag line screams “Golden Age of Infrastructure” which of course gets lots of oligarchs’ adrenaline rushing. There is no doubt the Philippines need to improve on its infrastructure to take the country to … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

Is Marcos greed undermining President Duterte?

Posted by JoeAm on March 24, 2017 · 117 Comments 

By Joe America First, let me thank those who read and comment here, for you provide the insights that I use to try to simplify complex issues. Second, let me ask readers to set aside the issues you may have trouble moving past because they are so troubling. We need to do this to understand the … Continue reading →

Filed under Blogging/Journalism, China, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Senator Angara shows why the Philippines is a failing state

Posted by JoeAm on March 22, 2017 · 123 Comments 

By Joe America What makes a successful state? Success is achieved when laws, institutions, and leaders inspire citizens to work together for the common good. Citizens choose to sacrifice to build something special because it makes their lives better and helps them feel proud. Dictators have a hard time generating success because leaders too often … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Navigating the minefield of President Duterte’s pivot to China

Posted by JoeAm on March 20, 2017 · 121 Comments 

By Yvonne The episode in the popular TV show ‘Madam Secretary’ aired on CBS network on March 12, 2017, depicted a fictional Philippine president whose pivot to China alarmed U.S. leaders to the point that the ‘Secretary of State’ made a visit to the ‘President’ to dissuade him with an offer of more military aid … Continue reading →

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

Defend Benham Rise!

Posted by JoeAm on March 16, 2017 · 185 Comments 

By Joe America Most Filipinos do not know of Benham Rise. It is time to end this little shard of ignorance. The well-being of every Filipino born and yet to be born depends on it. Benham Rise is one of those grand historical moments, a flash point like the Alamo or the fictional “Bridge on the River … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government