What message will work for Left/Libs to win in 2028?

Posted by JoeAm on January 9, 2025 · 174 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The right message can win an election. Duterte won by threatening to climb on a jet-ski to oppose China, and promising to end crime and drugs in six months. Marcos ran on unity and building infrastructure, bringing clarity to the unity message by running with Sara Duterte as VP. … Continue reading →

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

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. Will any oppositionist enter the Senate after the term of Senator Risa Hontiveros ends? The trend of 2019 and 2022 is a warning. Likewise, will two more Tulfo brothers … Continue reading →

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What does the Philippines stand for?

Posted by JoeAm on December 26, 2024 · 240 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America What does the Philippines stand for? That’s the question I asked Twitter people who argued that eagles and landscapes represent a “neutral” position on Philippine money, whereas people are “political”. I had objected to the Marcos Government pulling people off the paper money. They said I was wrong. Yet … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government

The opposition needs to be ‘for’ something, not against it

Posted by JoeAm on December 16, 2024 · 101 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I was recoiling the other day to American liberals starting a “resist” chant against the Trump Administration. It struck me as wrong-headed, even if I understand the natural reaction to the offensiveness of Trump’s policies. If they are pro-democracy as they say, then they should be FOR using the … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

The Philippines does not have red and blue states, it has red and blue dynasties

Posted by JoeAm on December 12, 2024 · 102 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America We’ve had robust discussions here at The Society of Honor about how to unseat the dynasties in 2028 by forming a left/liberal coalition that would move the Philippines beyond its current shackles of impunity, corruption, and incompetence. This discussion generated considerable enlightenment for me as I came to realize … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics