Tao Pala Siya

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on September 1, 2017 · 125 Comments 

Ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva Akala ko ubod siya ng seryoso. Akala ko para kang sinesermonan kung kausap ka, yung bang medyo bilib sa sarili, nagsasalita ka pa sasabat na, an intimidating presence, ang lakas ng dating. Hindi pala. Ang nananatiling visual niya sa akin, yung umupo siya sa sofa ng reception room ng tinitirhan ng … Continue reading →

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

Drug war deaths can fill up the Big Dome

Posted by JoeAm on August 30, 2017 · 65 Comments 

By Andrew Lim Picture the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The Dome – site of so many conventions, concerts, games. We’ve all seen it or been there. It has a seating capacity of 16,035 of which 13,581 are permanent. It can be reconfigured to fit various events- basketball, boxing, ice shows, even cockfighting. … Continue reading →

Category China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Candidates for senate in 2019

Posted by JoeAm on August 28, 2017 · 105 Comments 

By Joe America Senators Escudero, Honasan, Legarda, Pimentel, and Trillanes will be out of office on June 30, 2019, as that will be the end of their second term. They cannot stand for re-election. Senators Angara, Aquino, Binay, Ejercito, Poe, and Villar will very likely run for re-election to a second term. It is hard … Continue reading →

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

The President’s authority over the PNP is not a Constitutional mandate

Posted by JoeAm on August 23, 2017 · 77 Comments 

By Joe America President Duterte is running his war on drugs as a violent bloodletting. But the killing of thousands of Filipinos without investigation or trial may finally be bothering legislators. They are going to hold hearings. Or maybe they are just playing the popular winds for self advantage. They get a stage upon which … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Philippine laws are a snake’s nest

Posted by JoeAm on August 18, 2017 · 104 Comments 

By Joe America In a recent article, I looked for quick and easy ways to fix Manila. This one looks at the hopeless snake’s nest that is Philippine laws. I can’t see a quick fix. Solution is keyed to the quality of legislators elected and voters are not thinking so well these days. Philippine laws, … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government