Why does the Philippines not seem to learn?

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on July 3, 2025 · 246 Comments 

Been wondering about this for a while, and it just occurred to me how the President there is seen as personally responsible for so much. That was the way it was in times of datus, and Joey Nguyen just commented on how it was in Spain with the King. Such a mindset leads to more … Continue reading →

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Three pillars of Philippine corruption in the House

Posted by JoeAm on June 16, 2025 · 42 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I was struck by the power of the Philippine House Quad Committee findings as presented by the head of the effort, Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, in the following Inquirer article: “Quad comm: Chinese-led crimes akin to ‘rape’ of PH“. The focus was on President Duterte’s works … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

President Marcos has the Philippines on the way up

Posted by JoeAm on June 12, 2025 · 114 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Democracy is an engine, a force, a living organism. It is not tin soldiers following orders, it is millions of people energized by hope, opportunity, and a system of organized chaos. Leaders are chosen by citizens but their term is shaped by accidents, the strange behavior of history, and … Continue reading →

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

Filipinos are thinkers with no place to go

Posted by JoeAm on June 9, 2025 · 64 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Most people are racist to some degree, labeling others based on common stereotypes. Filipinos get tagged as low IQ because their government does dumb things, the country can’t fix potholes, and schools mass produce laborers rather than tech geniuses. My belief is that filipinos are POTENTIALLY as smart as … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Family/Parenting/Children, Philippine Government

Secretary Teodoro takes aim at China

Posted by JoeAm on June 5, 2025 · 115 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Secretary Teodoro took the Philippine transparency strategy in dealing with China’s aggressions to a whole new level when he called out Chinas military as propagandists and labeled China as untrustworthy at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Most Filipinos have seen the video or know of his statements. Here’s … Continue reading →

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