Is Democracy Dead?

Posted by The Society of Honor on June 9, 2021 · 105 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Democracy in the American tradition was the genius of a few dozen bright European transplants trying to avoid the arrogance, classism, and taxes of British ways. They developed a set of ideals and laws that worked for a while. But democracy requires two things the common man has not … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Economy, Philippine Government

Magdalo, Marcos and Metro Manila

Posted by The Society of Honor on May 31, 2021 · 54 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Irineo B. R. Salazar Social media reports of a Magdalo poll putting BongbongMarcos in the lead as the next President are making the rounds and have shocked many. Jozy Acosta-Nisperos brings the Luzon belt (Region 3+4 and NCR) into play which makes sense – and BTW does not doubt the veracity of the poll which Magdalo … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Loose Ends, May 2021

Posted by The Society of Honor on May 17, 2021 · 30 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America This has been an eventful week, news-wise and commentary-wise, on the media we engage on. Let me wrap up a few loose ends. Thanks to Karl, Irineo, LCX, and Will You’ve all created content for the blog these past months, leading to rich discussion and many insights. Thank you … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

The Arrogance of the Yellows

Posted by The Society of Honor on May 3, 2021 · 92 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Definitions: Arrogance means “exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one’s own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner”. Yellows are pro-democratic political advocates centered on the Liberal Party, but including others opposing the Duterte Administration. In the definition of Yellows, we see the word ‘democratic’. The arrogance of the … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Politics

Victory of Humanity

Posted by The Society of Honor on April 25, 2021 · 96 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Irineo B. R. Salazar Looking for Lapulapu, the fish, in a community pantry nowadays might make more sense than looking for Lapu-Lapu, the warrior hero, 500 years after his victory over Magellan. That isn’t as bad as it first sounds. After all, the motto of the Quincentennial is Victory and Humanity. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, Religion