Double whammy: corona virus and loss of moral bearings

Posted by JoeAm on April 20, 2020 · 119 Comments 

OPINION By Joe America We can read a lot of speculation about how the coronavirus will reshape our social interactions. More distancing. More cleanliness. Fewer hugs. More people working at home. Without question, today we are living a strange existence, keeping away from people and polishing everything with soap and water, or disinfectant. My guess … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics

Free speech is still free in the Philippines, but take care . . .

Posted by JoeAm on April 3, 2020 · 78 Comments 

By Joe America The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has summoned 12 people to explain their posts on social media, sending a bit of a Constitutional shudder through the free nation. Atty Chel Diokno will be representing one of the people summoned. He says these are ordinary citizens and the action is a clear … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet

A bold program to bring the Philippines into the modern world

Posted by JoeAm on March 9, 2020 · 265 Comments 

By Joe America Every national election represents an opportunity to be bold. It would be wonderful to see boldness in the spirit of the Constitution, rather than the undermining of it. I hope in 2022, candidates will take on some or all of the following steps aimed at bringing the Philippines into the modern world … Continue reading →

Category China, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Education, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet, USA/Americans

The Philippine nation is dying

Posted by JoeAm on February 23, 2020 · 177 Comments 

By Joe America What is a nation? It’s the people, industries and culture. It’s the history. The traditions. It’s the laws and the language. It’s the land, the borders. Where can we find the best description of that nation? In its Constitution. In the structure, the rules, the values, and the inspirations contained in that … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Standing alone after VFA; what it takes

Posted by JoeAm on February 14, 2020 · 193 Comments 

By Joe America President Duterte has cancelled the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, to the surprise of the US and many other people. How can a nation facing off against China toss aside the most powerful military backstop in the world? Well, it’s easy if you aren’t really facing off against China. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Education, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government