When SONA is NOT really SONA

Posted by JoeAm on July 28, 2015 · 133 Comments 

x By  Popoy  Del.  R.  Cartanio (This piece is written — 26 July 2015 before P NOY’s SONA was read or delivered.) When SONA is NOT really SONA is a probable choice of a title on how a journalist, columnist, opinion hack, media or TV barker —  who gets his bread from catchy headlines — will  prefer to … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government

A dislike of Grace Poe rolls across social media

Posted by JoeAm on July 23, 2015 · 492 Comments 

Some people look at Pulse Asia or Social Weather Station polls and make their decision who to vote for. “We MUST beat Binay! Go with the favorite! Go with Poe!” That’s their way. But it is somewhat problematic because it does not factor in the future. It does not factor in time and circumstance between … Continue reading →

Category Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Will Grace Poe deal Philippine sea rights to China?

Posted by JoeAm on July 19, 2015 · 150 Comments 

Politics is a scurrilous business when money causes people to sway from principle. Principle, of course, is all we the people have to protect us from scoundrels and self-dealers. That’s what laws do, translate all the principles into terms that are fair and reasonable and protective of our best interests. Politics in the US is not … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

Why Torre de Manila should be built all the way to the sky

Posted by JoeAm on July 14, 2015 · 353 Comments 

I’m sorry, I don’t grasp this emotional outrage about a condo high rise. I fail to see the sacrilege. Of course, I also defended President Aquino not attending the arriving of the coffins, so it is for sure me who is out of step with the rallying masses. Beyond the outrage, I also don’t understand the Supreme … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Religion

The Philippine Constitution: is it set in cement or is it a living, growing document?

Posted by JoeAm on July 2, 2015 · 44 Comments 

The Supreme Court of the United States last week ruled on two ground-breaking cases, one preserving President Obama’s national health care program, the other permitting same-sex marriages. The rulings were groundbreaking because they were “liberal” findings among a court stacked by former presidents to be conservative. What happened? Why? What does it mean to the … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government