The National Budget as cake: the suggested algorithm of Mar Roxas

Posted by JoeAm on September 29, 2015 · 174 Comments 

w By Popoy Del R. Cartanio Introduction Experiential rather than factual, issue-based rather than persons-oriented, dimmed-recall-based rather than a research output, these statements are my introductory take on the Philippines National Annual Budget. A blast from the past, it’s like magic. A University needed a building; has no money; nearly impossible to include a multi-million … Continue reading →

Category Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

“Nationalize the Telcos!”

Posted by JoeAm on September 27, 2015 · 257 Comments 

The National need We read about the billions the economy loses due to Manila traffic congestion. I imagine the amount is a pittance next to what is lost due to the Philippine’s woeful internet speed and capacity. Consider the government agencies and businesses still pushing paper. Consider criminal investigaton agencies that cannot connect with one another, or the … Continue reading →

Category Economy, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet

ANG BUOD NG PAMANA NI NOYNOY: PRESIDENTE NG LAHAT NA PILIPINO

Posted by JoeAm on September 21, 2015 · 37 Comments 

w Sinulat ni Joe America Sinalin ni  Juana Pilipinas Hindi ko kagawian na maghingi ng paumanhin pero naisip ko na kailangan kong humingi ng paumanhin sa maraming Pilipino, para iwasto ang aking pagkukulang. Bakit? Dahil ako ay humahanga sa inyong Presidente. Dahil dito, ako ay laging binabanatan at tinatawag na bulag na alagad o tangang … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government

Noynoy Aquino’s legacy is now being formed: President of ALL the people

Posted by JoeAm on September 20, 2015 · 202 Comments 

Well, I don’t apologize for much but I’ve decided I’d better apologize to a lot of Filipinos today, to make amends. The reason? I admire your President. In the doing of that, I get never-ending grief from those who call me a blind follower or yellow moron or Aquino hack. So I apologize to all readers … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government

Mar Roxas Can Start ASVEN: Asia’s Venice

Posted by JoeAm on September 17, 2015 · 261 Comments 

w By Popoy Del R. Cartanio ASVEN: Asia’s Venice in Metro-Manila? Dumb and dumber? Impossible? Not Really. Go, Google the history of Venice, the construction of the Suez and the Panama Canals? ASVEN Could be even easier, cheaper, braver to build than Italy ‘s Venice. No need to remember the Ifugao’s Banawe Rice Terraces an … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Ecology/Global Warming, Economy, Philippine Government