Two reasons why the US should hold an accused murderer in US custody

Posted by JoeAm on October 18, 2014 · 100 Comments 

Reason Number One A Philippine judicial system that is not based on reason, but on emotion and political influence. The attorney for the victim’s relatives, one Harry Roque, intends to lead the family on a storming of the US ships docked in Subic if the U.S. does not turn the suspect over to the Philippines. Mr. … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

Why Chief Purisima is the wrong culprit

Posted by JoeAm on October 7, 2014 · 53 Comments 

I think Filipinos believe that public servants are supposed to be poor. And they are supposed to like it. Well, they don’t, of course, which is why most employees at most government offices are uninspired or downright cranky. We have a government of cranky paupers. Much of the enthusiasm for low pay emanates from leftists who say … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

Kay Binay walang masamang tinapay?

Posted by JoeAm on October 5, 2014 · 51 Comments 

Does Binay Get Mad at Corruption or Not? Guest article by Andrew Lim I am writing this personal piece because there is something that bothers me about the front runner in the 2016 presidential race. And I hope it stirs a response in those who read it, specially those with personal information on the Vice-President … Continue reading →

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

Get old geezers out of government

Posted by JoeAm on September 30, 2014 · 18 Comments 

One of the aspects of Filipino culture that I find most endearing is the respect granted to people senior of age. The giving of blessings is most touching. The dedication is so serious that Philippine family law mandates that children take care of their parents. This is different than in America, which is a place where, as we … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Noynoy Aquino, a kaleidoscopic president

Posted by JoeAm on September 29, 2014 · 70 Comments 

“You gone yellow-zombie on us, Joe?” Yeah, yeah. Sorry, I can’t help myself. I’ve gone patriotic on the Philippines. I can’t figure out how the nation can get stronger when so many Filipinos insist on diminishing their country and its leadership. Just as the nation is rising. “Born to lose“ So I push back. If you are inspired by failure, … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics