The science of civility and inclusion in the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on February 18, 2016 · 194 Comments 

At first I wrote “The art of civility and inclusion” because sometimes it seems like we are just winging it, going with the flow, living our lives in chaos and contempt for all the problems others give us. But I think how we get along together is a science, or should be. It is the science of … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts

The Philippines is bigger than any president

Posted by JoeAm on February 14, 2016 · 210 Comments 

There are many ways to weigh the whole of a nation. Global rating indexes try to make this a scientific exercise, counting the pros and cons of characteristics such as anti-corruption, business competitiveness, freedom, technological prowess, and other qualities. Then they assign a comparative ranking to the Philippines as a guidepost. We also have various … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts

The age of a new enlightenment

Posted by josephivo on January 14, 2016 · 155 Comments 

w By Josephivo 0. INTRODUCTION Where are you going? Is the past an indication for the future? Shared beliefs are needed to unify, to make it possible for us, advanced apes, to live, to cooperate in “unnatural” large groups, to create our competitive advantage. To achieve this, some developments were breakthrough-events: the discovery of abstract … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Economy, Laws and Ethics

For the Sake of Ten

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on January 10, 2016 · 156 Comments 

w by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I will know.” The men turned away and … Continue reading →

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

Ahahaha, those Inquirer “journalists” are a piece of work

Posted by JoeAm on January 1, 2016 · 193 Comments 

First, condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc (June 28, 1941 – December 24, 2015), an icon of courage and journalistic integrity. The nation is somehow a little emptier with her passing. This article has little to do with her, but is about the content of the paper she left behind, and about … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Culture and Arts, Humor/Satire, Literature