Spurs 2014 champion team is a blueprint for governance

Posted by JoeAm on June 19, 2014 · 13 Comments 

  By Andrew Lim I begged for Joe’s indulgence to allow me this short piece on the San Antonio Spurs’ recent championship in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This is not a sports blog, but the team had distinct characteristics that made for good analogies in geo-politics, economics and life in general. As disclaimer, I … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

What is the distinction between casual and slob?

Posted by JoeAm on June 4, 2014 · 13 Comments 

How important is presentation? One of the innovations that arose from the technology revolution in the 1980’s was a preference for casual attire in the workplace. Bill Gates had a hand in this, and he also instilled a management process of open doors, open offices, and open discussion in the interest of getting information and ideas out … Continue reading →

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

Stop complaining, start dreaming

Posted by josephivo on April 28, 2014 · 16 Comments 

 Stop complaining, start dreaming Not about what is, not about what has been, but about what could be. A vibrant nation is a respected adult in the family of nations. An effective and efficient economy, a young and innovative culture, a democratic beacon in Asia. How to get there? One answer: PEOPLE. How to free … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Economy, Philippine Government

The Morality of Self Justification

Posted by JoeAm on April 7, 2014 · 54 Comments 

A few weeks ago in the right column, I expressed admiration for the Chinese way of conducting business on international affairs. Chinese leaders follow a fundamental morality – the system that defines right and wrong – that states China is right in all words and deeds. Therefore, to object is not only wrong, but it … Continue reading →

Category China, Culture and Arts

Thinking Positive about the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on April 2, 2014 · 50 Comments 

Thinking positive about the Philippines is difficult for many and impossible for a few. Let’s think about that. Now I recognize this blog repeats some of the plaints I’ve issued recently, but I can’t restrain myself. Where o’ where is the inspired Philippines? O’ rise ye land of happy fools! Here is a nation being … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts