Why Making the Right Choice in the 2016 Election is Crucial

Posted by Juana Pilipinas on April 11, 2014 · 57 Comments 

The nation needs to prepare early for the 2016 national election. It is a very important election because Filipinos will choose their leader for the next six years and their choice could either make or break the progressive streak that the incumbent administration has started. Political pundits are in consensus that the Philippines needs another … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

The Family Code: Insights into Filipino Culture

Posted by JoeAm on April 4, 2014 · 41 Comments 

I’m getting a fairly clear picture of how the Philippines works, socially, from the discussions here. These insights started with my reading of the Geert Hofstede description of the Philippines as a power-based, hierarchical society and were brought into clear focus a couple of blogs ago about the matter of honor at the Philippine Military Academy. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics

Thinking Positive about the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on April 2, 2014 · 50 Comments 

Thinking positive about the Philippines is difficult for many and impossible for a few. Let’s think about that. Now I recognize this blog repeats some of the plaints I’ve issued recently, but I can’t restrain myself. Where o’ where is the inspired Philippines? O’ rise ye land of happy fools! Here is a nation being … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts

Pabalikin ang mga Pilipino sa ibang Bansa?

Posted by Juana Pilipinas on March 31, 2014 · 53 Comments 

Author’s Note: English Translation follows this article. Ang mga Pilipino sa ibang bansa ay parang mga kalapati. Para silang mga espesyal na lahi ng kalapati na Rock Pigeon (Columba Livia Domestica) na may abilidad na magbalik sa pinangalingan kahit na sa masalimuot na kalagayan at malayong distansya.  Ang masang pag-aalisan ng mga Pilipino para sa … Continue reading →

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“Compañero” Cayetano for President

Posted by JoeAm on March 28, 2014 · 17 Comments 

This article pulls together the various observations and suggestions made by readers during the prior exercise that “crowdsourced” the Cayetano presidential campaign. This is strictly an intellectual exercise and does not represent an endorsement of Senator Cayetano for president. It is envisioned that the lead candidates for the presidency at the current time are Vice … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics