Putting some order to the pork mess
Chaos theory is a a formal field of study in mathematics. It supports the idea that if you throw a grain of sand into the ocean, the entire course of the universe changes. The effects are unpredictable. The grain of sand nudges a clam from it’s hole. A seagull dives to eat the clam. A … Continue reading
The Philippines: An Obtuse Society
On arriving home after a month in the U.S., I observe that my keyboard is a bit dusty and many of the letters on the keys have been hammered into oblivion by the relentless poundings of the past few years. Maybe I should write a book before they disappear altogether. What would such a book be about? … Continue reading
Impatience Rising in the Philippines
It was good of President Aquino to tour key transportation hubs prior to the onset of the Easter holiday rush period. However, I did not like his or Secretay Abaya’s comments regarding the NAIA Terminal 1 sweat box created by turning off the air conditioning for several months in the peak travel period, the heat … Continue reading
The Future of the Society of Honor
We grow, therefore we change. So it is important to consider from time to time what this blog is, and what it might become. What this blog is . . . The blog covers a wide range of topics dealing with Philippine politics, culture and social dynamics. It’s strength is that it is not affiliated … Continue reading
The Poe Files: A Little Matter of Parentage
I was perplexed the other day when, in a regular visit to Raissa Robles‘ fine blog, I got caught up in some kind of unspoken intrigue about Senator Grace Poe’s parentage. People there seemed to have some inside information they were trading in the backroom. I was blissfully ignorant about the matter. Well, the bliss … Continue reading




