Open Discussion: “Our Philippines”

Posted by JoeAm on April 27, 2015 · 1,012 Comments 

Let me drop this blog off as the starting point to an open discussion forum for those wishing to partake of their usual dose of Society wit and wisdom from now through the first two weeks of May. I’ll be traveling with my family and don’t expect to stop by. Now, you can pick any topic … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Economy, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

How daily newspapers promote nonsense in the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on April 23, 2015 · 204 Comments 

We live in an era where our surroundings are defined by social media and the mainstream press. Even when we get information from our friends, it is usually filtered through the press or undisciplined social media. Our minds are made up through an accumulation of shallow readings and loose information, or we follow a handful of columnists, … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Economy

The Philippines: “Please pass the Mighty Bond”

Posted by JoeAm on April 21, 2015 · 349 Comments 

I remember an old glue commercial where a hefty guy hangs upside down on a cross-beam, his shoes sealed to the beam by a few daubs of Mighty Bond glue, or some similar product. My recall is a little fuzzy on the particulars, but not on the upside down man. Mighty Bond glue is not recommended for dentures or pasting … Continue reading →

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

Three options for Philippine citizens

Posted by josephivo on April 12, 2015 · 188 Comments 

  by josephivo 1- INTRODUCTION Who to vote for? How to reduce the victim mentality and build confidence? Dynasties? A free and thriving Philippines? Important questions, but two higher questions should be answered first. Just as Lenin always asked ironically: “Freedom — yes, but for whom? To do what?”, we could ask “For what Filipinos? … Continue reading →

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

In defense of knowledge: Philippine victimhood, the sequel

Posted by JoeAm on April 9, 2015 · 338 Comments 

A recent blog by Pinoy in Europe gave me the opportunity to sit back and reflect for a change, rather than engage in the dialogue. PiE’s point was that it is time for Filipinos to set aside the notion of being victims, which is a powerless role, and aspire to take control of their lives, … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Family/Parenting/Children, Religion