Managing NIMBY: the good the bad, and the TBD

Posted by JoeAm on June 22, 2016 · 90 Comments 

Understanding President Duterte #6 TBD means “to be determined”. As in the good, the bad, and the to be determined. I suspect most of us fall into the common trap of what I will term “the intellectual NIMBY”. NIMBY means “not in my back yard”. Take electrical power plants. People want them for the everlasting … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

Davao Economic Forum

Posted by JoeAm on June 20, 2016 · 96 Comments 

I post the following information here because it is such a relief to see constructive ideas coming out attached to the incoming Duterte Administration. There has been too much posturing and emotionalism, too many wild and irresponsible statements . . . from a lot of people. The PH ought not do a National Trump, I … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Philippine Government

Understanding President Duterte #2: The fight against poverty

Posted by JoeAm on June 9, 2016 · 203 Comments 

What do we know about poverty in the Philippines, statistically? During the first six months of 2015, 26.3% of the population was below the poverty line. The poverty line at that time was P9,140 per month for a family of five. The poverty line was 17% higher than it had been in the first half of 2012. … Continue reading →

Category Economy, Philippine Government

Time and circumstance, and how the office makes the man

Posted by JoeAm on May 19, 2016 · 214 Comments 

We see the lingering dust of battle as a few straggling Duterte fans ride the social nets to mock the losers. Meanwhile, the dedicated straight-pathers, who poured their hearts into a loss, wield the heavy club of righteous values and watchful eye. Those who parried the arrows of the past six years aimed at President Aquino are now … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The people we will hold accountable for a Duterte disaster

Posted by JoeAm on May 6, 2016 · 584 Comments 

By Andrew Lim A Manifesto of the 70% If you belong to the 70% who will not vote for Duterte, read this closely and if you agree, share it as widely as you can. Paraphrasing Makati Business Club chair Ramon del Rosario, there has never been a time when you wished fervently that the campaign … Continue reading →

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