The Philippines: An Obtuse Society

Posted by JoeAm on June 2, 2014 · 6 Comments 

On arriving home after a month in the U.S., I observe that my keyboard is a bit dusty and many of the letters on the keys have been hammered into oblivion by the relentless poundings of the past few years. Maybe I should write a book before they disappear altogether. What would such a book be about? … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

To whom Mr. Obama was talking; what he said

Posted by JoeAm on April 29, 2014 · 44 Comments 

I sense a need to do a little translation here, especially for those who wanted Mr.Obama to be more warlike in his remarks, you know, firmer in committing America to engage in shooting to remove the Chinese from Filipino seas. First, let us consider to whom Mr. Obama spoke. The three audiences: Americans, who are … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

Stop complaining, start dreaming

Posted by josephivo on April 28, 2014 · 16 Comments 

 Stop complaining, start dreaming Not about what is, not about what has been, but about what could be. A vibrant nation is a respected adult in the family of nations. An effective and efficient economy, a young and innovative culture, a democratic beacon in Asia. How to get there? One answer: PEOPLE. How to free … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Economy, Philippine Government

CBCP goes NIMBY to interfere with Biliran’s thermal energy project

Posted by JoeAm on April 24, 2014 · 62 Comments 

Please excuse me for going a bit Santiago on you. This article is mainly about a few political priests, not the Catholic Church, a good and important humanitarian institution in the Philippines. However, if Church officials decide to “dish out” political acts, they should expect to be taken to task in that same political arena. Their robes form no … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Ecology/Global Warming, Philippine Government

Pew Global Attitudes

Posted by JoeAm on April 24, 2014 · 25 Comments 

This brief commentary is submitted for the benefit of those obstinate people who believe Mr. Aquino is not doing good things for the nation. The negativists argue anecdotally about his friend Puno or his DAP or anything they can get to the table that can be spun in a critical direction. Then they project that concocted complaint as … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Philippine Government, USA/Americans