Popularity is a lousy way to run a nation

Posted by JoeAm on December 1, 2017 · 151 Comments 

By Joe America One of the common arguments pro-democracy ‘yellows’ hear from supporters of President Duterte is that his popularity gives him a mandate to lead, and we should follow. Anyone who criticizes the President is being unfair or even unpatriotic. We can see this “popularity” argument is more than just an argument when we … Continue reading →

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Ang PusĂ´ ni Jover Laurio

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on November 29, 2017 · 80 Comments 

ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva Solong anak siya. Maagang naulila, sampung taon pa lang. Una, yung nanay niyang si Nelima, complications due to appendicitis. Nagiinom si Celestino, tatay niya, dahil sa pighatĂŽ, at kalaunan, namatay na rin pagkaraan ng dalawang taon sa sobrang lungkot. Inampon siya ng mga tiyuhin at tiyahin niya, binunot sa Masbate kung … Continue reading →

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Attack dogs for decency

Posted by JoeAm on November 27, 2017 · 39 Comments 

By Joe America The Bible says to turn the other cheek when struck, the idea being to avoid becoming brutal, too. But there is also a lot of justified smiting going on in that great book. I think the ‘yellows’ sometimes turn their cheeks too often. They are too nice, too dispassionate about the way … Continue reading →

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A Blast From the Past: Noynoy’s Philippine Dream

Posted by alrhozigma on November 24, 2017 · 69 Comments 

[Editor’s note: The title is new, but this article was written by Popoy Del R. Cartanio on December 9, 2009, before President Aquino was elected and took office. Read today, it is profoundly moving. One is inclined to ask, did President Aquino fail the people, or did the people fail President Aquino?]  A Blast From … Continue reading →

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JoeAm in JoeAm

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on November 22, 2017 · 114 Comments 

By Wilfredo G. Villanueva Not all bloggers in the Philippines are uncouth, quarrelsome, with a personality only a mother could love—bearers of fake news. His name was mentioned in former President Benigno S. Aquino’s last State of the Nation Address in July 27, last year. Recall the President’s words: “To those like Joe America, a blogger … Continue reading →

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