“Change for the sake of change” is not what the Philippines needs

Posted by JoeAm on November 12, 2015 · 214 Comments 

Political candidates prosper by differentiating themselves from opponents, and doing so in a way that suggests they are bold and progressive, able to solve problems by doing things differently than they are done today. This leads to the unfortunate situation we see today in the Philippines that three candidates for President are running against Mar Roxas … Continue reading →

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

From Naga with Love

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on November 10, 2015 · 172 Comments 

w By Wilfredo G. Villanueva I always love going home to Naga. It was there some 50 years ago when I envisioned with my best friend the kind of life he and I would like to have, you know, family, career, cars, sport, home. We were what, 15 years old at that time, yet our … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Politics

Who among the VP candidates are actually running for President, and who is running for VP?

Posted by JoeAm on November 8, 2015 · 172 Comments 

Did you parse that headline for grammar? Did you notice the plural and the singular expressions of the verb “to be”? That’s highly important. It’s what this blog is about, actually. As you know, this blog is now famous, attracting Chinese trolls like flies on a karabao’s back and notable readers like politicians to donations. Where … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Politics

Marcos revisionism – (Part II) Half-truths and fallacies of Marcos

Posted by chemrock on November 4, 2015 · 482 Comments 

Note: this article is rich with historical facts and perspectives on a matter of considerable argument; where deductions are made, they are solely the opinion of the writer. Readers are advised to apply their own judgment or seek further information on contentious issues. JoeAm __________ by Chempo Most of those who subscribe to the transgressions of the Marcos … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Education, Philippine Politics

Marcos revisionism – (Part I) Time to sound the alarm

Posted by chemrock on November 3, 2015 · 264 Comments 

w By Chempo Herminio Disini was a Marcos crony and golfing pal back in the 1970’s. He was the guy Westinghouse used to whisper some magic words into Marcos’ ears to snatch the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant deal out from under the nose of General Electric. From  two GE power plants worth US$650mm, the Philippines … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Education, Philippine Politics