China Rules . . . an essential guide for Filipinos

Posted by JoeAm on May 6, 2019 · 70 Comments 

By JoeAm It’s the dawning of a new day in the Philippines. The sun rises from the west, which may confuse a lot of people, so let me do my best to clarify the new China Rules, which is the way things work when a nation agrees to be subordinate to China. First of all, … Continue reading →

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

Has the US lost her way, and lost the Philippines?

Posted by JoeAm on May 1, 2019 · 88 Comments 

By JoeAm The United States was founded on the best principles from very bright minds who imagined a nation of citizens who could find personal enrichment and self-satisfaction by charting their own destiny. It worked fairly well for about 250 years, the energy of the nation’s young idealism fueling deep patriotic sacrifice and empowering a … Continue reading →

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

The Philippines under China’s authority

Posted by JoeAm on April 29, 2019 · 73 Comments 

By JoeAm The past is dead. Those good old Western-inspired ideals featuring freedom and fairness, truth, compassion and honor have been supplanted by Chinese-inspired ideals featuring control and favor, lies, brutality and utility. This is not speculation. This is the real world in the Philippines, today. Press freedom? Dead. Freedom of speech? Dead. Fairness under … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Technology/Internet

National honor is not automatic. People have to want it, and work for it.

Posted by JoeAm on April 19, 2019 · 71 Comments 

By Joe Am The Philippines has been wracked by internal bickering since Aguinaldo had Bonaficio tried for treason. We see this ruthless style of political in-fighting in local elections. It is not unusual to have hundreds of casualties across the nation. We see it today when President Duterte’s spokesperson Sal Panelo lays blame for China’s … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Why incompetence is the norm in the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on April 13, 2019 · 202 Comments 

  By JoeAm The Philippines does not lack money as much as it lacks skill in how to deploy the wealth that is generated. Incompetence is the norm at both public agencies and private businesses. Why is that? Not wanting to waste your time, for efficiency is important, I’ll get right to the point: Skill … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Economy, Philippine Government