The sweet silence of the unplugged

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America It takes commitment to write. Words do not appear orderly in the mind. They must be gathered, mixed, sifted, spiced, sorted out and aligned to have meaning and humor. Thanks to all of you for keeping the discussion going here at The Society of Honor whilst I enjoyed the … Continue reading

Food fight in the National Village!

Search “BINI Filipino snacks” on any social media platform, and you will find tons of stuff. Everyone and their uncle talks about it. Even Pugad Baboy cartoonist Pol Medina has had the dog Polgas chime in on his behalf. “From Pugadlawin to Pugad Baboy” is a chapter in a history book. Filipinos, even in 1986, … Continue reading

To heck with Michelin, lets award street vendors, and my wife

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Michelin tasters secretly entered the Philippines and ate their way across the country a few months ago. We’ll get their results later this year. See “MICHELIN Guide: Philippine-based chefs weigh in on the arrival of prestigious guide“. My son likes to watch a You Tube chef who circles the … Continue reading

How does one reach young adults these days?

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I’d guess most of my thousands of followers on Facebook and X are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. They are old school readers. I don’t know how to reach young people. My impression is they are into video rather than reading and writing. I ask google and get: … Continue reading

New tourism slogan: “It’s the Philippines, deal with it!”

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Philippines is different. Dilapidated in a modern era, rustic in the jungles, special express lanes for carabao, an adventure in the making as soon as you exit the airplane into the sweltering heat and taste the grit between your teeth. I once rode in a taxi whose prior … Continue reading