Senator Koko Pimentel, the Fiddler of Manila

Posted by JoeAm on March 29, 2017 · 122 Comments 

By Joe America Earth watch is important, but I can’t seem get past the people inhabiting the planet. It is like observing a wild amalgamation of Alien, The Three Stooges, and Apocalypse Now. I have little hope for the planet, frankly. Mankind is the dominant species on the grand blue orb, and it has collectively proved … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Economy, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Is Marcos greed undermining President Duterte?

Posted by JoeAm on March 24, 2017 · 117 Comments 

By Joe America First, let me thank those who read and comment here, for you provide the insights that I use to try to simplify complex issues. Second, let me ask readers to set aside the issues you may have trouble moving past because they are so troubling. We need to do this to understand the … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, China, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Senator Angara shows why the Philippines is a failing state

Posted by JoeAm on March 22, 2017 · 123 Comments 

By Joe America What makes a successful state? Success is achieved when laws, institutions, and leaders inspire citizens to work together for the common good. Citizens choose to sacrifice to build something special because it makes their lives better and helps them feel proud. Dictators have a hard time generating success because leaders too often … Continue reading →

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

The character of your associates

Posted by JoeAm on March 13, 2017 · 98 Comments 

By Joe America Associates Group A: Leni Robredo, Risa Hontiveros, Edcel Lagman, Waldon Bello, Solita Collas-Monsod, Abigail Valte, and Leila De Lima. Associates Group B: Alan Cayetano, Manny Pacquiao, Salvador Panelo, Bebot Alvarez, Dick Gordon, Mocha Uson, and Vit Aguirre. Do you see the commonality of character within the two groups, and the differences between them? Hint, … Continue reading →

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

The Rainbow Rebellion, a crowd-sourced opposition

Posted by JoeAm on March 9, 2017 · 106 Comments 

By Joe America Let us suppose that the Philippines is engaged in a to-the-death battle between two very different value systems. One is the old ‘me-first’, tribal system of favor and power. The other is democracy with its attempt to engage everyone equally and fairly. Tribal values have the edge in the Philippines today because … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government