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 →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Literature, Technology/Internet

President Marcos loves the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on January 30, 2025 · 269 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Let me build out the context here then we can get back to my observation that President Marcos loves the Philippines. Let me add up front that this article does not score the President on his achievements, nor does it mean I am his apologist. For those so thin-skinned, … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

Praise the Philippines for a change

Posted by JoeAm on January 23, 2025 · 124 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The world is a mess. The Philippines is not. I know you will object because you spend most of your time complaining. My advice is, push reset. If you don’t stick up for the Philippines, who will? The Philippines has character, great people, beautiful lands and seas, a sound … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Government

The opposition needs a leader and should choose a mayor

Posted by JoeAm on January 20, 2025 · 125 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Here are two profound facts (in my opinion, heh heh): The opposition needs a leader NOW to begin piecing together a winning coalition from good governance LGU heads and left/liberal groups (refer to tab above “2028 Coalition”). Unfortunately, Leni Robredo showed that putting a campaign together late severely limits … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Who is the Center-Right of the Philippines and what do they stand for?

Posted by JoeAm on January 13, 2025 · 227 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I received an interesting criticism of my Left/Liberal coalition idea on Twitter. The writer viewed liberals the same way the American MAGAs in the US do, a pox on society, the root of all our troubles. Well, I think that view is pretty much nonsense because liberals essentially represent … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics