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

When women of power in the Philippines abuse women who have no power

Posted by JoeAm on April 18, 2016 · 136 Comments 

This article continues my series that attempts to explain to foreigners why the Philippines may put unsavory characters into the top positions of government during the May 9 national election. Thieves, liars, plunderers, self-proclaimed murderers, womanizers, people who consort with the enemy, and opportunists who care very little for the nation Philippines in relation to their … Continue reading →

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

The faces of partnership

Posted by JoeAm on April 16, 2016 · 99 Comments 

Every once in a while a picture comes along that seems to say even more than the proverbial 1,000 words. This is one of them, captioned as reported in Mint Press News:     What do you see in the photo? I see trust, respect, equality and camaraderie. These are the two men who must … Continue reading →

Category China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

Manila meltdown. Suicide city.

Posted by JoeAm on April 14, 2016 · 439 Comments 

Manila is in meltdown mode. Never has a city of so many millions so misread an election. National Capital Region (NCR) residents want change in the 2016 presidential election. They do not want continuity. They do not want a continuation of the current way. They are fed up and in a mood to punish. Many … Continue reading →

Category Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics