How to run a proper blog in the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on September 4, 2015 · 193 Comments 

A group of journalists and bloggers has been hosting annual blogging awards in the Philippines for some time now. The call for nominations for 2015 awards has just gone out, and all the information in the world about the awards and nominating process can be found at: bloggys.ph For me, only one line is pertinent: Not … Continue reading →

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

Listening for dummies

Posted by JoeAm on August 28, 2015 · 350 Comments 

Now that I’m famous, I figure I can shift gears. Instead of writing to learn, I can write to preach, to instruct, to lecture, to lord it over all the people who thought they were coming here for wisdom, and are instead stuck back in the school room. I’ve gotten many, many new subscribers. It’s … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Education, Humor/Satire

The Philippines, land of the walking dead

Posted by JoeAm on August 25, 2015 · 60 Comments 

“Shock and awe” satire is an exaggeration, a literary technique that magnifies meaning and provokes. One should not read it literally, or personally. Rather, one should think about what the author might mean, and laugh if you get the humor wedged here and there between the thoughts. __________________ Mostly I don’t like zombie movies because … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Humor/Satire, Laws and Ethics

Power, blogging and politics

Posted by josephivo on August 16, 2015 · 191 Comments 

  By josephivo Introduction A blog can have two different objectives: present how interesting the writer is, his knowledge, wit, style . . . and/or share information and thoughts to convince others. Politics, too, can have two objectives: defensive, to strengthen oneself or one’s own party and/or offensive, to get decisions taken and achieve political … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Politics

The Top 10 Blogs of the Society of Honor

Posted by JoeAm on July 31, 2015 · 136 Comments 

The Society of Honor has picked up a lot of new followers thanks to President Aquino’s mention of Joe America during his SONA speech, and thanks to the discussion that followed, and mentions by notables such as Buddy Gomez III. Given that some may wish to “brief up” on the work done here, and 800 blogs … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics