Why the Philippine Propaganda Machine prospers

Posted by JoeAm on March 30, 2018 · 175 Comments 

By Joe America Here are some things we can observe about the official Philippine State propaganda machine run out of Communications Secretary Martin Andanar’s office and taken up by cabinet secretaries, spokespeople, compliant legislators, and the troll brigade anchored by Asec. Mocha Uson: It is an orchestrated effort that seeks to diminish critics and elevate … Continue reading →

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

What’s Happening to Leni Robredo?

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on March 21, 2018 · 182 Comments 

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva In Agutaya, a town on the coast of northern Palawan, Vice President Leni Robredo found occasion to manifest her grit and passion. To reach it, you have to travel over land and sea for 12 hours. The children of Agutaya do not grow to full height because of malnutrition. Electricity visits … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Religion

Winning is a state of mind

Posted by JoeAm on March 19, 2018 · 131 Comments 

By Joe America Editor’s note. Philippine Constitution, Article III, Section 27. The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.  JA  w Facebook has its moments. It can produce a lot of heart, and many intellectual gems.  w This article is about one of the … Continue reading →

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

A letter to President Aquino, and his response

Posted by JoeAm on March 14, 2018 · 201 Comments 

Note from editor: I thank Rachel Peralta for sharing her correspondence with former President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, and thank President Aquino for his graciousness in allowing her to handle the correspondence as she wishes. Many of us wonder what the President thinks about things, and here we have new insights. I … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government

The Philippines: “Slip slidin’ away”

Posted by JoeAm on March 9, 2018 · 66 Comments 

By Joe America I love Paul Simon’s work. He was asked once how he developed such rich lyrics and he said they just came out, and he wrote them down and sang them. Sometimes they had no meaning. Well, I suppose they have whatever meaning the listener overlays onto them. I overlay the Philippines onto … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Literature, Philippine Government