Yellows, Teddyboy Locsin, and a guy named Fer

Posted by JoeAm on May 10, 2021 · 77 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America This is an article about intellectual discipline. I’d like to talk about a reader’s comment on Facebook that a lot of people think I handled badly. That will lead to a discussion of some length, because, well, y’all need the full context. A Guy Named Fer Last week, I … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Education, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Victory of Humanity

Posted by JoeAm on April 25, 2021 · 96 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Irineo B. R. Salazar Looking for Lapulapu, the fish, in a community pantry nowadays might make more sense than looking for Lapu-Lapu, the warrior hero, 500 years after his victory over Magellan. That isn’t as bad as it first sounds. After all, the motto of the Quincentennial is Victory and Humanity. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, Religion

The tipping of the Philippines to China

Posted by JoeAm on April 16, 2021 · 182 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Philippines is tipping to China. I can feel it in my bones, or see it in the tea leaves, or divine it from the conjunction of the planets. The discovery of about 200 ships at Whitson (Julian Felipe) Reef was a marker in the water, a statement by … Continue reading →

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

China is peeling the Philippines like a ripe banana

Posted by JoeAm on April 2, 2021 · 124 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The announcement of the presence of 200 Chinese boats on Whitson (Julian Felipe) Reef shocked the Philippines. The armada was like China jabbing President Duterte in the eye with a stick. All of his warmth toward China was laid bare as fraudulent, a one-way ticket. All in favor of … Continue reading →

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

Half a Millenium after Magellan

Posted by JoeAm on March 16, 2021 · 276 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Irineo B. R. Salazar The late Yoyoy Villame sang “on March 16, 1521, the Philippines was discovered by Magellan” and the late Edgar Lores can be seen practically singing along in an old comment. That a wise man like Edgar likes a comedian’s song is not surprising to me, as Filipino … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Economy, Education, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government