The Philippines is anti-knowledge

Posted by The Society of Honor on August 5, 2021 · 27 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I posted this tweet a few days ago: “Science is knowledge. Truth is knowledge. Politics, propaganda, lies, trolls, and conspiracy theories are the opposite of knowledge. They are deceits and delusions. They are good for the greedy, bad for the nation. The Philippines is largely anti-knowledge.” Philippine government blows … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Philippine Government

Manila Beach: Anatomy of a Vanity Project

Posted by chemrock on August 2, 2021 · 114 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Chemrock This is from one of my old blog collection. With election just round the corner, I though it a good time to share how poor leadership begets poor projects. Environmental projects almost always require a holistic approach to ensure sustainability. Beautifying the Manila beach is a worthy national project. However, … Continue reading →

Category Ecology/Global Warming, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

China’s Viral Belt and Road Initiative

Posted by The Society of Honor on July 27, 2021 · 221 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Dean de la Paz Hegemony takes many forms.From conquests, and colonization, the menu now includes terraforming watery shoals, foreign debt-compromised infrastructure with sovereign guarantees that hock patrimonial assets, the invasion of online gambling armies and battle-ready battalions of foreign construction and factory workers. The most farfetched form of domination is inflicting … Continue reading →

Category China, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

Justice and the second dictatorship

Posted by The Society of Honor on July 21, 2021 · 222 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Dean de la Paz From the time that our first dictatorship was spawned, first in the guise of a two-term presidency, and later when statutory terms ended, all pretensions vanished and martial law was declared to perpetuate both power and plunder, it had taken us more than twenty years to shed its shroud.  Today, 35 years hence, justice has not … Continue reading →

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

“Biggest Scam” Awards, Philippines

Posted by The Society of Honor on July 8, 2021 · 173 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Excellence is driven by constant self-assessment. Transparency. Objectivity. Rigorous study. But the Duterte Administration does little of this. Energy is spent blaming people, making excuses, hiding data (the price of Sinovac; how intelligence funds are spent), and snowing citizens with propaganda. The Government takes credit where blame is due. … Continue reading →

Category China, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government