Who is the Center-Right of the Philippines and what do they stand for?

Posted by JoeAm on January 13, 2025 · 227 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I received an interesting criticism of my Left/Liberal coalition idea on Twitter. The writer viewed liberals the same way the American MAGAs in the US do, a pox on society, the root of all our troubles. Well, I think that view is pretty much nonsense because liberals essentially represent … Continue reading →

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

Leila de Lima is a rock of integrity

Posted by JoeAm on December 5, 2024 · 55 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Most of us wasted a year or more in a kind of flexible confinement during covid. It was called home. Leila de Lima spent seven years of her life being punished for having integrity. She spent it in a small room, writing, reading, reflecting, praying, and feeding stray cats. … Continue reading →

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

We should learn to hate dynastic families, the lords of corruption

Posted by JoeAm on November 25, 2024 · 189 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Filipinos broadly are driven by simple, largely emotional, decisions. Duterte is “one of us” and strong, so let’s vote for him. Roxas is a pampered rich kid who didn’t have to struggle like we do, so let’s not vote for him. Or, I have no upside from whoever is … Continue reading →

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

The Philippines is a Catholic nation. Make it official.

Posted by JoeAm on November 14, 2024 · 181 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Many nations these days are trying to figure out who they are. Oddly, the Philippines knows, but won’t say so. The Philippines is a Catholic nation. Through and through. You know it every time you climb into a cab and the driver says his quick prayer before taking off. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Religion

The Philippines is going nowhere, but it doesn’t have to be that way

Posted by JoeAm on October 10, 2024 · 139 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America This is a progress report of sorts as I collect data and ideas about the Philippines as it heads toward a 2028 presidential election. It would be nice if the nation could have a breakthrough election that would move it toward modern ideas, accountability, and productive outputs rather than … Continue reading →

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