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JoeAmHow Duterte’s ‘change’ brought gross incompetence to the Philippines
By JoeAm You can’t build competence on the back of deceit, bluster, and favors. What are the elements of competence? Competence requires objectivity and its brother transparency to correctly recognize, state, and size the issue at hand, whether it be the availability of rice or the best Supreme Court Chief Justice. Along with objectivity, competence requires … Continue reading
The Bongbong Marcos I know
By JoeAm I ran a brief post on Facebook extolling the virtues of Leni Robredo and wondering why there there is anyone who would not relate to her as the kind of Filipino who makes them proud. I mean, she is kind, honest, smart, strong, great mother, charming, and inspiring . . . and does … Continue reading
Moving from analysis to advocacy
By JoeAm, Last week, I wrote an article that missed its mark. My headline did not correctly convey the point of the story. The headline talked about Leni Robredo. The point was how to build a strong, unified pro-democracy effort. Let me try again, because it is that important. The argument I am making has … Continue reading
The incredible shrinking presidency
By JoeAm The Duterte presidency has assumed the look of a fast-draining balloon farting its way across the living room ceiling as it loses air fast. The blows have come fast and furious. Arroyo’s bold coup of the House right before the President’s SONA. It made him nothing but an old guy in the waiting … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 