Mayor Rodrigo Duterte: “Elect a real Filipino as President”

Posted by JoeAm on June 9, 2015 · 151 Comments 

I’ve been putting off writing about Mayor Rodrigo Duterte because I could not come up with a “hook”, a take on him that was unique. We all know he is brash and knows no authority other than his own, and we know that he does not like criminals but may beĀ willing to breakĀ the laws to … Continue reading →

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

The Philippines: New thinkers wanted

Posted by josephivo on June 7, 2015 · 211 Comments 

by josephivo Introduction Imagine the year 500,000 CE. What a nice world, plenty of natural wonders. But no more humans left to admire it. Am I too optimistic? Is 5,000 CE more realistic for this scenario? Or after all,Ā maybe we’ll find the number piĀ is no longerĀ irrational? The speed of light no moreĀ the maximum speed? Will … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics, Religion

Has VP Binay hijacked the Philippines through the Makati Sister Cities program?

Posted by JoeAm on June 5, 2015 · 205 Comments 

A great many people believeĀ that Vice President Jejomar Binay does not have the proper character requirements to be the PresidentĀ of the Philippines. Even if criminal accusations against him are not yetĀ upheld in court, they are so pronounced and horrendous as to stain the nation’s reputation and ability to do good works if he becomes President. … Continue reading →

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

The “big bang” theory of Philippine social dynamics

Posted by JoeAm on June 2, 2015 · 139 Comments 

When we look at events and see two trains collide or economic growth slip or a Senate investigation, we see the tangibles. In astronomical terms, they are like the planets and stars. And that is what we mostly argue about. But in between, surrounding and a part of the tangibles are someĀ hidden forces and mysterious … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics

Eureka! I have found it! Why the Philippines is this way!

Posted by JoeAm on May 24, 2015 · 156 Comments 

It is right there in plain sight, for all of us to see. For the smartest minds of the Philippines to read and glossĀ over without even thinking about what it means. Consider all that we’ve talked about here over the years. What are the main drags on Philippine success? The culture of impunity that routes … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Religion