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

Manila is to New York as Davao is to Los Angeles

Posted by JoeAm on September 19, 2014 · 55 Comments 

A man’s dreams should exceed his horizons, or what’s an imagination for? Manila is a like Atlas with the weight of an entire nation on her shoulders. She shrugs, shudders, and staggers under the weight of 10 million people looking for opportunity. It has long been this way. Shipping barons of the great shipping era, as the … Continue reading →

Category Economy, Philippine Government

Organizing Philippine social media as a force for good works

Posted by JoeAm on September 12, 2014 · 28 Comments 

We tend to look at social media as a way to communicate with each other quickly and conveniently. I’d like to propose that it is more than that. Or can be more. It can be a representative community. We all know what social media are and have our favorite on-line playgrounds. It seems to me … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

In defense of PNoy

Posted by JoeAm on September 4, 2014 · 127 Comments 

Guest article by Dolly Gonzales Let’s consider first the Supreme Court, and in particular Chief Justice Sereno. Then we can look at PNoy’s performance as President.   SUPREME COURT “I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt In 2012, PNoy spent valuable political capital to impeach a midnight-appointed Chief … Continue reading →

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