The lion about to roar at Grace Poe: “Americans in the Palace!”

Posted by JoeAm on September 14, 2015 · 296 Comments 

It seems to me there is a train in motion and it has not yet reached the terminus, nor will it at the conclusion of the upcoming hearing on Senator Grace Poe’s eligibility to hold public office. There are three stations along the way, and we are only approaching number two. It seems to me that … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Metro Manila traffic congestion – getting to the church on time

Posted by chemrock on September 13, 2015 · 275 Comments 

By Chempo In 2013 the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) did a study on the traffic problems of Metro Manila (MM) and concluded that the traffic, infrastructure and housing problems of the city can no longer be solved by tackling the National Capital Region (NCR) alone. JICA proposed a plan for a “Greater Capital Region” … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Philippine Government

Ethical standards for blog commenters

Posted by JoeAm on September 11, 2015 · 283 Comments 

How do you engage on behalf of the Philippines? Do you vote? Did or do you serve in the military, police, fire department or coast guard? Do you work in government? Do you belong to advocacy groups? Are you an OFW who sends part of his hard-earned money to support loved ones, and the Philippine … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism

Poems by Will, shots across the bow . . . and heart

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on September 9, 2015 · 189 Comments 

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva September 2015   Reptilian Eyes O, Philippines, beloved country, be afraid, be very afraid, the eyes have it, and they are mirrors to the soul, has he got one, a soul? or is he like the croc, moving and moving only, with stealth, with agenda sprung until it is about to … Continue reading →

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

Credit where credit is due: Aquino, Roxas and De Lima . . . Iglesia ni Cristo and the Cojuangcos

Posted by JoeAm on September 6, 2015 · 249 Comments 

There are two qualities in a President that I think are very important. One is a diplomatic skill, which I will sum up in the term “magnanimity”, and the other, steel-eyed control during stressful conditions. I was struck by how both qualities came into play during the recent Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) protest rally which threatened for a … Continue reading →

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