Policy Making is Hard (PhilHealth Edition)

Posted by giancarloangulo on August 15, 2024 · 93 Comments 

By Giancarlo Angulo Note: wrote this Aug 5 so I wasnt able to incorporate what is written in this piece: https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2024/08/12/2377262/awash-unused-funds Here’s your text with grammar and clarity improvements: Policy Making is Hard (PhilHealth Edition) The goal of society is to move things forward—understand, explain, and communicate for a better Philippines. One way to achieve … Continue reading →

Category Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Is the Pink flame out? Or is it eternal?

Posted by JoeAm on August 12, 2024 · 82 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Leni Robredo Pink campaign in 2020 was awesome. It did everything but win. It was a volunteer effort. Honorable, bright, loud, inspiring. Was it just a flash in the pan? Is it still here? Is it for Leni Robredo alone or does it have lasting power if she … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

VAT on Philippine digital services? Lotsa luck!

Posted by JoeAm on August 8, 2024 · 102 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I was curious about the forthcoming VAT on digital services. I used the Senate’s third reading of their bill for reference, which is available in PDF format: S. No. 2528 A) THE TERM ‘DIGITAL SERVICE’ SHALL REFER TO ANY SERVICE THAT IS SUPPLIED OVER THE INTERNET OR OTHER ELECTRONIC … Continue reading →

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

Caloocan, sliced and diced

Posted by JoeAm on August 5, 2024 · 70 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The City of Caloocan has been sliced and diced by history and politics. It is an urban legend, historically, and now has two different geographical areas, one that is north of Manila, and a larger one north of Quezon City. Both are thick with businesses and homes, the latter … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Philippine Government

 Maritime Domain Awareness and Strategic Solutions for the South China Sea

Posted by Karl Garcia on August 1, 2024 · 95 Comments 

The West Philippine Sea: (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)  Introduction President Ferdinand “PBBM” Marcos Jr. recently emphasized Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) in his latest State of the Nation Address (SONA). In a previous article for the Society of Honor, titled “We are a Maritime Nation,” I aimed to underline our maritime heritage by exploring our rich maritime … Continue reading →

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