Open Discussion: “Our Philippines”

Posted by JoeAm on April 27, 2015 · 1,012 Comments 

Let me drop this blog off as the starting point to an open discussion forum for those wishing to partake of their usual dose of Society wit and wisdom from now through the first two weeks of May. I’ll be traveling with my family and don’t expect to stop by. Now, you can pick any topic … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Economy, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Shift the China burden to the US; take care of the Philippines . . . and look east

Posted by JoeAm on April 19, 2015 · 236 Comments 

The Society’s Chief Wildman, formerly known as Pinoy in Europe, drops off more insight in a day than most of us can do in a month. Well, I suppose it helps that he types 200 words per minute and his brain runs at 500. My keyboard is smokin’ at 50 WPM and my brain starts rattling and vibrating … Continue reading →

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

“Free the Philippines! Join the Liberation Party!”

Posted by JoeAm on April 16, 2015 · 138 Comments 

That’s the rallying cry I imagine would attach to a group of middle class and enlightened upper class Filipino citizens who believe the nation is not yet free in the fullest, richest sense. How is the Philippines not free? Enrichment opportunities are bound in ways that favor the entitled. The poor are bound by lack of … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Transparency does not mean data, it means dealing straight: DepEd case study

Posted by JoeAm on April 14, 2015 · 143 Comments 

I started this blog as an update on the Department of Education (DepEd), but a broader lesson emerged from the study. This will be a case study of DepEd’s “transparency” fulfillment, and what we learn can be applied to other departments as well. The resources for this article are all available at DepEd’s web site. As we … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Education, Philippine Government

Three options for Philippine citizens

Posted by josephivo on April 12, 2015 · 188 Comments 

  by josephivo 1- INTRODUCTION Who to vote for? How to reduce the victim mentality and build confidence? Dynasties? A free and thriving Philippines? Important questions, but two higher questions should be answered first. Just as Lenin always asked ironically: “Freedom — yes, but for whom? To do what?”, we could ask “For what Filipinos? … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics