FOI is not needed if leaders are honest and earnest

Posted by JoeAm on February 2, 2016 · 133 Comments 

Let me raise your eyebrows. I’m going to tell you something that you most likely don’t agree with right now. All I can ask is that you not shut down your mind before I’ve had a chance to present my case. I’ve come to the conclusion that the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) is unnecessary. … Continue reading →

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

Enrile’s Mamasapano hearing an ‘epic fail’

Posted by JoeAm on January 27, 2016 · 220 Comments 

Senator Enrile would have the families of the SAF who died at Mamasapano believe that the troops’ effort to capture and kill a notorious terrorist bomber was a “sordid affair”. That is the Senator’s description of this action at today’s Senate hearing. Senator Enrile was in full prosecuting attorney mode as he spoke in large terms and … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Politics

The SSS in the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on January 26, 2016 · 219 Comments 

w By Bill in Oz My thanks to Society of Honor members for providing information and insight for this article. I would particularly like to thank Edgar, Karl, Mary Grace, Irineo, Chempo, Giancarlo, NHerrera and Caliphman. ________________________ I want to start with a couple of definitions. Knowing what we are talking about is very important. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

May Diyos Naman

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on January 24, 2016 · 156 Comments 

w ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva Nakasimangot ang mga lolo’t lola ko. Akala kasi nila pa-abante ang bayan, na sa kalaunan, siguro isang daang taon magsimula ng sila ay pumanaw, eh, maganda na ang hinaharap ng mga salinlahi. Hindi pala. Paano ba naman sila matutuwa kung: Una, ang matibay na pwesto sa mga survey, eh, ang … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics

Ang Senado ng Pilipinas: Wala talaga kayo kungdi mga asong mangangaso

Posted by JoeAm on January 22, 2016 · 55 Comments 

w Article by Joe America (English) Translation by Enigma Mga Minamahal kong mambabasa, puedi ho bang hihingin ko ang inyong pahintulot upang magsalita ng hindi kagandahan? Upang itabi muna ang “kagandahang asal” sa kapakanan ng katapatan ng salita? Upang magsalita ng tahasan sa halip na magkunwaring mabait at magalang? Sa aking palagay alinman sa itikum ko ang … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government