A government of convenience

Posted by JoeAm on November 8, 2017 · 174 Comments 

By Joe America The open discussion during my holiday was wide-ranging and deep. I’d like to take an observation made there by Irineo B. R. Salazar and put it into play. I had made a comment about the Duterte Administration’s strategy in dealing with Japan and China and he remarked that there is no strategy. … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Bombay!

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on October 25, 2017 · 73 Comments 

ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva Anong elemento sa kulturang Pilipino ang nag-udyok o nagbigay-daan sa konsepto na pwede si Rodrigo Roa Duterte na maging pangulo ng bayang Pilipinas? Tingnan natin kung makabibigay ako ng kaunting liwanag sa binuksan kong usapin na ito. Manumbalik tayo pansamantala sa panahon na naghahanap tayo ng papalit kay Pangulong Benigno S. … Continue reading →

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

The Moral Landscape: Part 2 – The Three Sieves of Ethics

Posted by edgar lores on October 20, 2017 · 234 Comments 

By Edgar Lores Introduction In Part 1, I presented my first thesis on the paradigm of “The Three Primary Virtues” or “The Loyalty Triangle.” I said the Three Primary Virtues are loyalty, honor, and duty. I said these virtues, in conjunction with the Hierarchy of Loyalties, underpin the structure of our lives. And I said … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Of power and truth

Posted by JoeAm on October 18, 2017 · 203 Comments 

By Joe America Two political forces are at war in the Philippines. One favors power and its protector, impunity. The other favors truth and something called integrity that emerges from compassionate living. Watch the angers and debates raging in the headlines and you will see these forces at work. They underpin the divide that is … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Poe’s fake news hearing is dogs barking up the wrong tree

Posted by JoeAm on October 11, 2017 · 215 Comments 

By Joe America The Senate hearing on fake news has two thrusts. One group wants to put a stop to government lies. The other wants to stop citizens from embarrassing senators. The first is important but the senators are going down the wrong path looking for a solution. They are going along with the second … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government