The SSS in the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on January 26, 2016 · 219 Comments 

w By Bill in Oz My thanks to Society of Honor members for providing information and insight for this article. I would particularly like to thank Edgar, Karl, Mary Grace, Irineo, Chempo, Giancarlo, NHerrera and Caliphman. ________________________ I want to start with a couple of definitions. Knowing what we are talking about is very important. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

May Diyos Naman

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on January 24, 2016 · 156 Comments 

w ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva Nakasimangot ang mga lolo’t lola ko. Akala kasi nila pa-abante ang bayan, na sa kalaunan, siguro isang daang taon magsimula ng sila ay pumanaw, eh, maganda na ang hinaharap ng mga salinlahi. Hindi pala. Paano ba naman sila matutuwa kung: Una, ang matibay na pwesto sa mga survey, eh, ang … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics

Ang Senado ng Pilipinas: Wala talaga kayo kungdi mga asong mangangaso

Posted by JoeAm on January 22, 2016 · 55 Comments 

w Article by Joe America (English) Translation by Enigma Mga Minamahal kong mambabasa, puedi ho bang hihingin ko ang inyong pahintulot upang magsalita ng hindi kagandahan? Upang itabi muna ang “kagandahang asal” sa kapakanan ng katapatan ng salita? Upang magsalita ng tahasan sa halip na magkunwaring mabait at magalang? Sa aking palagay alinman sa itikum ko ang … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Should TV be allowed to portray PNP officers in a degrading manner?

Posted by JoeAm on January 21, 2016 · 99 Comments 

I read an interesting tweet from top-blogger Riassa Robles a few days ago. She was referring to an article published by the Inquirer: “PNP asks MTRCB: Stop ‘improper use’ of cop’s uniform in movies, on TV”.  The PNP protested a scene that had a policeman in uniform stripping at a bridal shower. Here was the brief … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics

Joe America: “Did Peter Wallace just call me a coward?”

Posted by JoeAm on January 21, 2016 · 99 Comments 

“There was specific rebuttal by an entity called Joe America, but I won’t respond to someone so gutless as to hide behind a pseudonym. Publicly identify who he/she/it is, and I will. But I’ll say one thing to him/her/it: Yes, I am probusiness . . .” Peter Wallace, Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 21, 2016 That was … Continue reading →

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