The Moral Landscape: Part 2 – The Three Sieves of Ethics

Posted by edgar lores on October 20, 2017 · 234 Comments 

By Edgar Lores Introduction In Part 1, I presented my first thesis on the paradigm of “The Three Primary Virtues” or “The Loyalty Triangle.” I said the Three Primary Virtues are loyalty, honor, and duty. I said these virtues, in conjunction with the Hierarchy of Loyalties, underpin the structure of our lives. And I said … Continue reading →

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

Of power and truth

Posted by JoeAm on October 18, 2017 · 203 Comments 

By Joe America Two political forces are at war in the Philippines. One favors power and its protector, impunity. The other favors truth and something called integrity that emerges from compassionate living. Watch the angers and debates raging in the headlines and you will see these forces at work. They underpin the divide that is … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Siyam Na Pu’t Dalawang Libong Bumbilya

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on October 16, 2017 · 159 Comments 

ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva (Please scroll down for the English version.) Inimbita ako sa press briefing ng Office of the Vice-President sa No. 100, 10th Street, Barangay Mariana sa New Manila, Quezon City. Ito ang dating Boracay mansion ni Pangulong Erap Estrada. Wala na ang marangyang kaanyuhan, wala na ang swimming pool na may white-sand … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government

Poe’s fake news hearing is dogs barking up the wrong tree

Posted by JoeAm on October 11, 2017 · 215 Comments 

By Joe America The Senate hearing on fake news has two thrusts. One group wants to put a stop to government lies. The other wants to stop citizens from embarrassing senators. The first is important but the senators are going down the wrong path looking for a solution. They are going along with the second … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Kontra Bulate

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on October 9, 2017 · 102 Comments 

ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva Nakikita ko pa rin ang mabuting balita sa kabila ng masama. Ganun din ako kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Hindi naman talaga siya lang ang dapat sisihin sa mga kabulastugan, kahihiyan, kawalanghiyaan nitong mga nakalipas na labing-limang buwan. Maliwanag pa sa sikat ng araw, ‘di ba, na suportado siya ng tao? Siguro … Continue reading →

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