UNA: Political party or cabal of crooks?

Posted by JoeAm on October 26, 2014 · 64 Comments 

I admit to getting frustrated with Philippine political parties because they are like smoke, hard to grasp. Personalities are more important than principles and platforms. Indeed, as we will see, the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA), a major player in the 2013 national election, apparently never even got around to formulating a set of projects, or … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Philippine Politics

Of perverts and sovereign states

Posted by JoeAm on October 24, 2014 · 86 Comments 

Let me drop off this blog before hitting the road for one of my family’s annual explorations of Philippine tourist delights. I may not be able to tend to comments diligently, but I trust you can deal with this unusual topic with the normal wise maturity of Society members. It is a serious topic. Stipulations As we … Continue reading →

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

Two reasons why the US should hold an accused murderer in US custody

Posted by JoeAm on October 18, 2014 · 100 Comments 

Reason Number One A Philippine judicial system that is not based on reason, but on emotion and political influence. The attorney for the victim’s relatives, one Harry Roque, intends to lead the family on a storming of the US ships docked in Subic if the U.S. does not turn the suspect over to the Philippines. Mr. … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

A secular moral code to take the place of The Philippine Golden Rule

Posted by JoeAm on October 16, 2014 · 103 Comments 

It is a mind-bender for those of us who subscribe to The Golden Rule to recognize that self-dealing in the Philippines is an accepted moral value. The Golden Rule says: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It is a fundamental value statement that advocates for kindness and consideration among any group … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Religion

The Mad Mad World of the Binays

Posted by JoeAm on October 14, 2014 · 60 Comments 

From time to time in a blog, I elaborate. Embellish. Is elaboration fact? No, it is elaboration, similar to the way an editorial cartoonist draws caricatures to make a point. So in today’s article, I align some words to embellish . . . and make a point or two. No harm intended. No foul. Trust me. Every … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Humor/Satire, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics