The honorable, the corrupt, and the blind

Posted by JoeAm on September 18, 2025 · 60 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America We mistakenly hold that there is only one kind of patriotism in the Philippines, the one expressed in the Constitution. But in its actual operation, in the deep state forces that drive government’s acts and the acts of people under that government, there are three. Let me identify the … Continue reading →

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

Philippine democracy is looking surprisingly good

Posted by JoeAm on September 9, 2025 · 29 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The seismic shift of leadership in the Philippine Senate this week was stunning. The pro-China, pro-Duterte cabal was identified as destructive and yanked from power. Their abuses were offensive to the old-timers who prefer respect and tradition. The old timers gathered together those offended by Senate President Escudero and … Continue reading →

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

The Philippines is absurd

Posted by JoeAm on September 4, 2025 · 37 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America When I was in college, “absurd” was a word the intellectuals would use. You know, the smart kids. It would often be accompanied by a reference to the great Czech author Franz Kafka who wrote big thick obtuse (barely understandable) German novels about the absurdities of life, and politics. … Continue reading →

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

Philippine government agencies can use AI to leapfrog past their incompetence!

Posted by JoeAm on August 28, 2025 · 87 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Corruption and incompetence are the foundations of the Philippine’s nagging third world condition. The rest of the world moves fast and rich to build modern economies, infrastructure, and citizen care. Irineo B. R. Salazar reminds us that even the best of nations have to make fundamental changes to keep … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Economy, Governance, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet

President Marcos decided to be like Aquino instead of Duterte

Posted by JoeAm on August 21, 2025 · 48 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America President Marcos fooled me, for sure. I thought he’d be another Duterte, blatantly corrupt and tending toward dogmatic rule. Nope. President Marcos is running a steady ship. Rational policies. Build-up of alliances. On the hunt for foreign investments. Steady economy, one of the fastest growing in Asia. Working to … Continue reading →

Category China, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government