A political Supreme Court? Or a Court with weak integrity?

Posted by JoeAm on October 9, 2014 · 93 Comments 

Philippine Supreme Court justices and many judiciary employees often raise the cry of “judicial independence!” It is a demand to be left alone from interference by the Executive and Legislative branches of government. Backers of impeached Chief Justice Corona claimed that charges against him were an attack on the independence of the Court. My argument at the time was, no, … Continue reading →

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

Why Chief Purisima is the wrong culprit

Posted by JoeAm on October 7, 2014 · 53 Comments 

I think Filipinos believe that public servants are supposed to be poor. And they are supposed to like it. Well, they don’t, of course, which is why most employees at most government offices are uninspired or downright cranky. We have a government of cranky paupers. Much of the enthusiasm for low pay emanates from leftists who say … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Kay Binay walang masamang tinapay?

Posted by JoeAm on October 5, 2014 · 51 Comments 

Does Binay Get Mad at Corruption or Not? Guest article by Andrew Lim I am writing this personal piece because there is something that bothers me about the front runner in the 2016 presidential race. And I hope it stirs a response in those who read it, specially those with personal information on the Vice-President … Continue reading →

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

Getting the Supreme Court out of the business of operating the nation

Posted by JoeAm on September 23, 2014 · 90 Comments 

We have a shoving match going on between the Executive and Judicial branches of government here in the Philippines. The Court is sensitive about “independence”, even to the point of employees engaging in political rallies, and the President is irritated that the Court keeps throwing wrenches into his efforts to run this dilapidated, dirty, diesel … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Why Filipinos should convert to Lutheranism

Posted by JoeAm on September 9, 2014 · 122 Comments 

Now religion is a tricky topic to take on, but I’m sure we can do it without too much apoplexy. Just keep in mind that this is an intellectual blog, a discussion forum, where ideas are open, denigration of others is rejected, and spiritual matters are left to the individual. Martin Luther was rather like Carlos … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Religion