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JoeAmThe primary language of the Philippines is English
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
President Marcos needs to give us more confidence
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
Creating Opportunities in the Philippines
Joe wrote an article almost a decade ago describing opportunity as an energy untapped in the Philippines. Ambition is indeed a bad word for many Filipinos, somehow equating opportunity with opportunism. Some see OFWs who go abroad as modern “bayani,” somehow similar to warriors of precolonial Philippines who raided and traded, bringing home the bacon. … Continue reading
I wish the Catholic Church would focus on accountability rather than forgiveness
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Catholic Church is a great humanitarian institution. It gives the Philippines conscience, and comfort. But it needs to help more, socially, and politically. The Church is forgiving. Great. But forgiveness undermines accountability if it is exercised as the dominant moral foundation. It is the opposite of accountability, which … Continue reading
Women in the Philippines
Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I was surprised to read a report on gender equality recently that cited the Philippine global ranking on the 2024 SDG Gender Index at 70th among 139 nations. This is essentially a ranking on opportunity for women. The Philippines scored right smack in the middle. This low position surprised … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 