FOI is not needed if leaders are honest and earnest

Posted by JoeAm on February 2, 2016 · 133 Comments 

Let me raise your eyebrows. I’m going to tell you something that you most likely don’t agree with right now. All I can ask is that you not shut down your mind before I’ve had a chance to present my case. I’ve come to the conclusion that the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) is unnecessary. … Continue reading →

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

On a clear day you can see the MRT

Posted by chemrock on January 31, 2016 · 390 Comments 

w By Chempo The MRT-3 is owned by MRTC (a private enterprise registered in Hong Kong) which is also responsible for the maintenance. The govt operates the trains. It started operations in 2000 with 24 trains handling a capacity limit of 350,000 pax per day. Today, the pax load is 600,000. The red line for … Continue reading →

Category Economy, Philippine Government

EDCA is a process, not a promise

Posted by JoeAm on January 28, 2016 · 476 Comments 

What do you call an acquaintance on Twitter? A Twerp? A Tweep? Not twirp, I think, unless they are trolling. I engaged in a brief discussion there shortly after the Supreme Court declared by a 10 to 4 vote (1 abstention) that the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) is constitutional and is an agreement rather than … Continue reading →

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

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

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