Honor. Are you up to it?

Posted by JoeAm on June 15, 2017 · 35 Comments 

By Joe America As I watched a video of the Independence Day flag-raising ceremony in Marawi with planes flying over the battle zone in the background, the American “Star Spangled Banner” moved easily to my lips, “the perilous fight”, “the bombs bursting in air”, “the hope through the night that our flag was still there”. … Continue reading →

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

Has democracy decapitated respect and decency?

Posted by alrhozigma on June 9, 2017 · 41 Comments 

By Popoy Del R. Cartanio Feeling like I am putting a grandson to sleep with a bedtime story and avoiding the Once Upon A Time formula, I began the hypnosis with a yawn . . . I read long ago in some libraries, about the year 399 before Jesus Christ was born and 30 years … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

The Short, Short Lives of a Dilawan and a Dutertard

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on June 5, 2017 · 50 Comments 

By Wilfredo G. Villanueva It’s bound to happen sooner than later. Greg, the Dutertard, and Mario, the Dilawan meet at last after avoiding each other since the new President assumed office. Greg: Bro! Mario: Hey! Greg and Mario: (almost at the same time) Long time no see! They embrace like long-lost brothers, which they are. … Continue reading →

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

China’s stealth invasion of the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on June 2, 2017 · 106 Comments 

By Joe America This article is a hypothesis, unproven. It is not fake news. It is real thinking. Hard data on the subject are impossible to get. I mean, do you think Beijing would invite JoeAm into the power halls to brief him on the most secret of China’s plans? No, no. Beijing would not. So … Continue reading →

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

Pinakamahalaga Ang Politika Sa Buhay Ng Tao

Posted by alrhozigma on May 31, 2017 · 71 Comments 

By Popoy Del R. Cartanio Ano ba yan? Saan ba napulot yan ideya na yan. Kahit basura sa Payatas o sa Isla Puting Bato meron pakinabang. Pero politika? Hah! Galit ang mga karanniwan mamayan diyan. Ang politika, salot sa mga mahirap yan. Ugat ng katarantaduhan sa lipunan yan, Eh. Teka, teka muna. Pag ganyan ang … Continue reading →

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