Gloves Off

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on December 22, 2017 · 56 Comments 

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva His lola on the mother side never saw his lolo again after a Makapili (collaborator) pointed him out to Japanese military and thereafter hauled off to an unknown destination. She insisted he would return to their home in Floridablanca, Pampanga anytime. It was only ten years later, in 1955, a year … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

A Hit, A Very Palpable Hit

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on December 18, 2017 · 116 Comments 

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Events are happening in quick succession like the President’s curses on automatic to feed his dwindling congregation. It is nightmarish to those who refuse to learn, but a dream come true to those who will never give up. Can’t stop thinking of the “Christmas gift,” as Dick Malay said. Deus ex … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Democracy in the Philippines is in the ICU

Posted by JoeAm on December 15, 2017 · 132 Comments 

By Joe America I had originally written that “Democracy in the Philippines is dead” but then reflected on the fact that there is an election in 2019 that will determine if one should just pull the plug . . . or maybe find a heartbeat and figure out how to strengthen it. Right now that … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Ang Pusô 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 pighatî, 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 →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism

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 →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, USA/Americans