What lies ahead?

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on January 6, 2025 · 71 Comments 

2025 will be a difficult year for many countries. As this blog’s focus is the Philippines, the question is what to expect there for this year. Some of these questions are important and serious. Some just happen to be my part of what I am observing or are food for thought. Let us question the … Continue reading →

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Starlink for ALL in the Philippines by 2028

Posted by JoeAm on December 19, 2024 · 32 Comments 

By Lance Corporal X When I added that tenth group to Joe’s peoples’ coalition opposition to PBBM and VP Inday Sara, I was envisioning Sharon Cuneta with a bigger role than back in 2022. I realize now it’s about Starlink. But with musicians and actors and entertainers , as well as the other nine in … Continue reading →

Category Economy, Education, Entertainment, Family/Parenting/Children, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, Technology/Internet

We should learn to hate dynastic families, the lords of corruption

Posted by JoeAm on November 25, 2024 · 189 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Filipinos broadly are driven by simple, largely emotional, decisions. Duterte is “one of us” and strong, so let’s vote for him. Roxas is a pampered rich kid who didn’t have to struggle like we do, so let’s not vote for him. Or, I have no upside from whoever is … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

The primary language of the Philippines is English

Posted by JoeAm on November 18, 2024 · 200 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Let’s start with two important definitions. English is the most important language in the Philippines. It is the difference between upper class, middle class, and lower class. Other languages are popular, prevalent, and important, as French is to Canadians. But English is the language of success, monitarily. If you … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Education, Family/Parenting/Children, Philippine Government

President Marcos needs to give us more confidence

Posted by JoeAm on October 7, 2024 · 122 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America President Marcos entered office roaring. Traveling, hatching new initiatives, doing a lot of good works. Half the nation, though, was in no mood to appreciate his good works because they knew what his father did, and didn’t trust the son. That’s why the President struggles to get his trust … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Philippine Government