BBL? Yes, but peace in Mindanao will be won or lost in the mosques*

Posted by josephivo on March 11, 2015 · 216 Comments 

by josephivo More of the same results in more of the same. Six centuries of Moro factions in a struggle to keep their influence in Mindanao saw a continuous flaring up of violence. Rulers changed, violence remained. A new peace agreement between the Government and the currently most influential faction, the MILF, will not end … Continue reading →

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

When will the Philippines reach a Tipping Point?

Posted by JoeAm on February 26, 2015 · 196 Comments 

  by PinoyInEurope A lot of things have been happening in the Philippines recently. Even more, a lot of Filipinos in the country abroad, as well as foreigners interested in the country, have been adding to a groundswell of discussion on the Internet. What is interesting is that in spite of a lot of negativity … Continue reading →

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

The Philippines: promise on the brink

Posted by JoeAm on February 6, 2015 · 204 Comments 

History is scattered with incidents that explode to change the world. An assassination here, a boat sunk there, a sneak attack in the brilliant Hawaiian sun. The incidents themselves are not always huge. People die all the time. Boats sink all the time. It is what they inspire that changes the world, the rising up of a people. The … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Philippine Government

Silence, the dark shadow of impunity in the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on January 22, 2015 · 140 Comments 

I so very much appreciate the comments people make in the discussion threads to the articles posted here. They inspire my thinking. The points made in different comments at different times often come together to spark an idea. It is a form of mental combustion. Alas, I can’t always recall where the ideas came from and can’t … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Economy, Philippine Government

Slicing and dicing the Nation’s investments in itself

Posted by JoeAm on January 18, 2015 · 40 Comments 

From time to time, I explore the mundane workings of Philippine government to improve my grasp of what exactly is going on in the real world where tabloid journalists rarely tread. I know the Aquino government has given infrastructure development its rightful high priority. Where is the money going? Is the overall program reasonable? Will it … Continue reading →

Category Economy, Philippine Government