Loose Ends, May 2021

Posted by JoeAm 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 JoeAm 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 JoeAm 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

Leni Robredo

Posted by JoeAm on March 25, 2021 · 44 Comments 

Interview Wilfredo G. Villanueva recently conducted this questionnaire interview with Vice President Leni Robredo. The questions penetrate. The answers go directly from Ms. Robredo to you. It is an honor, is it not, to be spoken to without ego or game-playing, without politics or expectation? Photos are my choice. J.A. 1. Your health condition, anything … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics, Religion

Half a Millenium after Magellan

Posted by JoeAm on March 16, 2021 · 276 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Irineo B. R. Salazar The late Yoyoy Villame sang “on March 16, 1521, the Philippines was discovered by Magellan” and the late Edgar Lores can be seen practically singing along in an old comment. That a wise man like Edgar likes a comedian’s song is not surprising to me, as Filipino … Continue reading →

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