How LP can win with Mar Roxas

Posted by JoeAm on November 16, 2014 · 73 Comments 

I have taken UNA to task for being light on substance, populated by members of questionable character, and mainly a collection of people angling for wins. Not progress. [“UNA: political party or cabal of crooks?“] What about the Liberal Party (LP)? What’s their means and meaning? The LP platform LP was formed by President Mar … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics

Has Harry Roque lost his marbles?

Posted by JoeAm on November 11, 2014 · 21 Comments 

A while back, I expressed the opinion in this blog that the Philippines needed more advocates like Harry Roque (“Calling Harry Roque! Is Harry Roque in the Building?“). This opinion arose out of a recognition that advocates are needed to take on rooted and intransigent political and oligarchic business powers to get consumer legislation passed. After all, the Philippines … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Game Changers: the Unmasking of VP Binay

Posted by JoeAm on November 9, 2014 · 117 Comments 

Guest article by crispinbasilio Most politicians are survivors. They’re pragmatic. Those who, even now, proclaim undying devotion to Vice President Binay must already, secretly, be formulating a Plan B. (Their Plan A involved putting all their eggs in Binay’s basket. No longer feasible, that.) A game changer is an event that significantly changes an existing situation. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics

Jojo Binay: last man standing, the dying gasp of the Aguinaldo Era

Posted by JoeAm on November 5, 2014 · 85 Comments 

We can look at the Philippines as moving along several different timelines. One is economic, another geo-political, a third is different phases of government, and a fourth considers the whims and ways of the ruling class. We are not looking for a rigorous academic method here. The writing is simply an aid to thinking through what the Binay corruption scandal means to … Continue reading →

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

Important tips for Senator Trillanes for his debate with VP Binay

Posted by JoeAm on October 30, 2014 · 56 Comments 

by Andrew Lim Vice President Binay chose Trillanes probably because he is not a lawyer like Cayetano who can scrutinize the legal and corporate maze or because he loses his temper quickly. Or because he is the least experienced politician among the members of the sub-committee. Trillanes also makes the most pointed allegations in the … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics