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

Getting the Supreme Court out of the business of operating the nation

Posted by JoeAm on September 23, 2014 · 90 Comments 

We have a shoving match going on between the Executive and Judicial branches of government here in the Philippines. The Court is sensitive about “independence”, even to the point of employees engaging in political rallies, and the President is irritated that the Court keeps throwing wrenches into his efforts to run this dilapidated, dirty, diesel … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

‘Dear Mr. President, about those term limits . . .”

Posted by JoeAm on September 21, 2014 · 42 Comments 

Dear Mr. President, Good day, Sir. I trust that you had a delightful time in Europe. The French are okay, eh? They offered a rather touching tribute to you and your mother. It seems to me that the trip was another important step to elevate the Philippines in the world’s eyes, spark an interest among investors … Continue reading →

Category Philippine Government, Philippine Politics