Should the Philippines deal with Russia?

Posted by giancarloangulo on September 25, 2022 · 317 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm Philippine President Marcos was interviewed by Bloomberg during his visit to New York. He said the Philippines was looking at dealing with Russia to help solve pressing energy and food needs. He said the domestic needs for these essentials were more important than the political engagement between Russia and Ukraine. … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The path to unity for President Marcos

Posted by giancarloangulo on September 20, 2022 · 247 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm I think the Marcos campaign call for unity was very effective. Now that he’s in office, though, he is more absorbed with practical matters like food, getting in foreign investments, and handling Rodriguez. Also, his definition of unity seems to be a loyalty obligation on citizens rather than an earned … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Education, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet

Do pinks want Marcos to fail?

Posted by giancarloangulo on September 19, 2022 · 101 Comments 

Analysis and opinion By JoeAm I was accused by a number of pinks of being a Marcos apologist for saying on Twitter that I thought the President was trying to do a good job. They said essentially that good and Marcos should not be mentioned in the same sentence. My observation came from seeing his … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Education, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

How to get to competence in the Philippines?

Posted by giancarloangulo on September 16, 2022 · 205 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm This blog is different. Rather than providing answers, I’ll provide a question. Answers may or may not be found in the discussion section of the blog article. We’ll see. Executive Cabinet agencies in the Philippines are notoriously incompetent, even as every web site for these agencies touts their accomplishments. It’s … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Economy, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet

The what and how of doing things

Posted by giancarloangulo on August 23, 2022 · 267 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm The Philippines is putting together a 5.2 trillion peso budget for next year. Money is allocated here and there with education being the biggest chunk. Few would argue that improvement in education is sorely needed. That is the what of things. But how is the money to be spent? On … Continue reading →

Category Education, Family/Parenting/Children, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet