A government of convenience

Posted by JoeAm on November 8, 2017 · 174 Comments 

By Joe America The open discussion during my holiday was wide-ranging and deep. I’d like to take an observation made there by Irineo B. R. Salazar and put it into play. I had made a comment about the Duterte Administration’s strategy in dealing with Japan and China and he remarked that there is no strategy. … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Dick Malay: The Rebel Finds Love

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on November 6, 2017 · 94 Comments 

By Wilfredo G. Villanueva (First of Two Parts) (A dramatization based on a true story: Stones began raining on Sonny and the rest of the American kids as they were playing in JUSMAG—Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group—compound in Quezon City beside West Avenue in the summer of ‘52. They looked where the stones were coming … Continue reading →

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Family/Parenting/Children, Philippine Government

Open discussion: It’s the economy always the economy.

Posted by JoeAm on November 2, 2017 · 198 Comments 

By Joe America A facebook commentary by Coalition Against Darkness and Dictatorship – CADD provides a fascinating perspective on Duterte’s hastily scheduled trip to Japan. The concessions he has allegedly had to make strip him of his revolutionary ambitions, and even national martial law. It’s the economy, sportsfans, the economy. 1. Inflation up to 3.7%. 2. … Continue reading →

Filed under Economy, Philippine Government

Open discussion: Who, really, is the Filipino, today?

Posted by JoeAm on October 30, 2017 · 279 Comments 

By Joe America The first open discussion thread is getting long. We will leave that one for the lengthier comments that are collecting there to open this new one. I’ll again offer a suggested topic, but it is only a suggestion and is indeed a difficult subject, at least for me. I very much dislike … Continue reading →

Filed under Culture and Arts, Education, Family/Parenting/Children

Open Discussion: All in the family

Posted by JoeAm on October 26, 2017 · 236 Comments 

By Joe America This is an open discussion post. You need not restrain your comments to stay ‘on topic’. Discuss current events or the weather or price of pancit in Batangas, it’s all good. However, there is one topic that is about the most intriguing subject I’ve come across since sliced bread: the Duterte family. … Continue reading →

Filed under Education, Entertainment