Using a threat of ‘lawless violence’ is persecution of Filipinos

Posted by JoeAm on December 10, 2018 · 54 Comments 

By JoeAm President Duterte and his officials make frequent use of the term “lawless violence” as a reason to move Armed Forces troops here and there, and to justify an extension of martial law in Mindanao. We get the sense that the lawless violence is so bad the entire nation could be put under martial … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Philippine Government

China’s goals

Posted by JoeAm on December 6, 2018 · 110 Comments 

By JoeAm My sources of information are spread around the globe, a giant spider web, each node a listening post. One source is a particularly intelligent student of the Philippine condition and he warns me that the Philippines is in bed with the wrong dragon. Given that he spells realise with an ‘s’ I think … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

Electrification and Decarbonization – what’s going on

Posted by chemrock on December 5, 2018 · 65 Comments 

By Chemrock This is the second part of a trilogy on electricity in Philippines split into: – The first part (Philippines Electricity Tariff Decoded) dealt with the high electricity tariff which showed that politics, corruption and competency issues are always inherent in the delivery of essential services. – This second part deals with the low … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Ecology/Global Warming, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Why ROTC is absolutely the wrong idea about what the Philippines needs

Posted by JoeAm on December 4, 2018 · 111 Comments 

By JoeAm President Duterte has proposed making ROTC mandatory for grades 11 and 12 in the Philippines. A number of notables like Senators Ejercito and Gatchalian have signed onto the idea, citing it as a good way to instill patriotism and discipline among the youth of the Philippines. Excuse me! You mean the rote instruction … Continue reading →

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

Paano Natin Pauunlarin ang Buhay ng mga Magsasaka?

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on December 3, 2018 · 49 Comments 

Second of two parts. (Link to Part 1) by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Will: So, paubos ang farmers? Samantalang kailangan natin ang farmers for food security? Erin: We have to break that mindset. Why are farmers in other countries well off? Pa’no natin papaunlarin ang buhay ng magsasaka? Walang mapag-utangan. Walang support service. Walang pambili ng … Continue reading →

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