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

The pork protest: the insane try to take over the asylum

Posted by JoeAm on August 26, 2014 · 47 Comments 

It is always important to start with definitions so that we eliminate misunderstandings to the extent possible. Pork (noun) discretionary spending by elected officials. Protest (noun) a public gathering advocating for a position, usually a change from that which now exists, or against an act, usually perceived as bad. Insane (noun) people who do not … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Have Filipinos sold their souls to family bloodlines? And Mr. Aquino?

Posted by JoeAm on August 22, 2014 · 46 Comments 

“The world is in a constant conspiracy against the brave. It’s the age-old struggle: the roar of the crowd on the one side, and the voice of your conscience on the other.” [General Douglas MacArthur] An Aquino family endorsement of Jejomar Binay for president, along with the Aquino sisters’ recent off hand remark that they could … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics