We need Filipino intellectuals

Posted by JoeAm on February 3, 2025 · 103 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The “We” in that headline points at two distinct collectives. The Society of Honor has declined in readership due to four circumstances: The blog is more influential as a source of insight and direction if more people read and carry the ideas off elsewhere. That certainly is not necessary … Continue reading →

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How to be smarter than other people

Posted by JoeAm on January 27, 2025 · 88 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America We are smarter than some, not as smart as others. In today’s environment we have special challenges. Bullies define smart as power, the ability to make others squirm or give up. Muscle smarts. Well, I personally think that is not actually smart because it casts pain upon others, it … Continue reading →

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What lies ahead?

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on January 6, 2025 · 71 Comments 

2025 will be a difficult year for many countries. As this blog’s focus is the Philippines, the question is what to expect there for this year. Some of these questions are important and serious. Some just happen to be my part of what I am observing or are food for thought. Let us question the … Continue reading →

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The Philippines and the world

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on September 5, 2024 · 196 Comments 

My mixed perspective when it comes to the Philippines and the world does show me that the relationship between the two can be strange. This is also visible in Philippine politics. Marcos Sr. was very eager to show a positive image of the Philippines to the world. Some Filipinos loved Duterte for thumbing his nose … Continue reading →

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“O’ Rise Ye Land of Happy Fools”

Posted by JoeAm on July 15, 2024 · 85 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America This blog has always been for the Philippines. The basic distinction between here and elsewhere is a choice between building or whining. We choose to build. To build ideas. To build understandings. To build solutions to problems. As the principal writer here, I’m starting to focus on the 2028 … Continue reading →

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