Why the PCOO accreditation program for bloggers is unethical

Posted by JoeAm on August 14, 2017 · 107 Comments 

By Joe America PCOO is the Philippine Communications Operations Office headed by Secretary Jose Ruperto Martin M. Andanar. Many readers will recall that Andanar was “side-promoted” out of the spotlight to head PCOO following several gaffes when he served as President Duterte’s primary spokesman. Ethics are the rules by which a profession or organization or … Continue reading →

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

Doing change like Lee Kuan Yew

Posted by JoeAm on August 9, 2017 · 72 Comments 

By Joe America Over the years, I’ve written blogs that look for “big easy” solutions to the congestion in Manila. They typically end up recommending the relocation of commerce out of Manila to places like Clark, Cebu, and Mindanao. The root of Manila’s problem is the nation’s poverty and all the people who head to … Continue reading →

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

A vision of the Philippine future!!!

Posted by JoeAm on August 4, 2017 · 188 Comments 

By Joe America Let’s imagine a likely future for the Philippines. We can draw our deductions from the trends we currently see, including current events, popular will, and various government acts. I shall presume that readers are fairly well versed on social, political, and economic developments in the Philippines. If you have questions or disagree … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Filipino nationalists vs foreign critics

Posted by JoeAm on July 27, 2017 · 120 Comments 

  By Joe America President Duterte is an avid nationalist when it comes to foreigners who intrude into Filipino affairs by instructing him on human rights. He gets angry. He swears at them and, if it were entirely up to him, he would toss them from the land, even if they are helpful to him … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

Looking at the SONA through its different audiences

Posted by JoeAm on July 25, 2017 · 73 Comments 

By Joe America President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) meant different things to different audiences. Let’s reflect on them. These are my guesses, and you can add your own interpretations in the discussion that follows the article. The Congressional majority and even some minority members who do not want to be seen as … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, USA/Americans