Congratulations, President Elect Duterte

Posted by JoeAm on May 9, 2016 · 536 Comments 

The informal election results, barring any major anomalies, have Mayor Duterte winning by a substantial margin. Although I am not a citizen, it is clear from the articles and commentary at this blog that I thought Mar Roxas would be the best President to take the Philippines forward with the continuity and growth needed to … Continue reading →

Category Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

By Raissa Robles: Mayor Duterte, please disclose what you told Chinese officials about the South China Sea

Posted by JoeAm on May 8, 2016 · 265 Comments 

This is a reposting of the entire article of Raissa Robles which goes with a photo of Mayor Duterte meeting with the Chinese Consul General at the Marco Polo hotel.  Raissa’s site cannot be accessed at this posting and is possibly being blocked. The article is reposted here in the interest of free speech and … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

The Country’s Only Shield Against Bongbong Marcos

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on April 27, 2016 · 203 Comments 

w by Wilfredo G. Villanueva I wrote about her in this same blog but hadn’t seen her in person. I have seen her on tv, heard her voice, saw her in posters and leaflets. Little did I know that she stood a little over five feet tall. I thought she would be commanding in height … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, Religion

Thank you, President Aquino

Posted by JoeAm on April 24, 2016 · 286 Comments 

I’ll make this simple, Mr. President. Your term is coming to a close. Over 100 million people benefited from your six years of honorable service. You call them your bosses, and that may be, but you were their leader. You were our leader, for even those of us who are not citizens gained from your leadership. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Functional Federalism and the OFW Nation

Posted by JoeAm on April 19, 2016 · 84 Comments 

We often think of federalism as a division of the nation into major geographic areas, each with considerable autonomy in how it is run. Under federalism, several broad geographic regions within the Philippines would be responsible for their own economic and social well-being. They would raise taxes and spend them, and handle infrastructure, education, and social … Continue reading →

Category Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Religion