Putting some order to Boracay

Posted by JoeAm on March 26, 2018 · 93 Comments 

By Joe America Boracay has become a political potato, hot to the touch. I’ve not aligned with any view because I think it is not as simple as people are making it. I’d like to organize my own thinking. Out loud. Here. You can then offer additional insights and information in the discussion that follows. … Continue reading →

Category China, Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

What’s Happening to Leni Robredo?

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on March 21, 2018 · 182 Comments 

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva In Agutaya, a town on the coast of northern Palawan, Vice President Leni Robredo found occasion to manifest her grit and passion. To reach it, you have to travel over land and sea for 12 hours. The children of Agutaya do not grow to full height because of malnutrition. Electricity visits … Continue reading →

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

Winning is a state of mind

Posted by JoeAm on March 19, 2018 · 131 Comments 

By Joe America Editor’s note. Philippine Constitution, Article III, Section 27. The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.  JA  w Facebook has its moments. It can produce a lot of heart, and many intellectual gems.  w This article is about one of the … Continue reading →

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

Epimanes from Davao

Posted by chemrock on March 16, 2018 · 71 Comments 

By Chemrock The Guardian once described the Philippines as an event rich country. Even for them, the events in the past few days must have been a stupendous world record. I refer to : 1. Congress voted overwhelmingly to impeach CJ Sereno in a Kangaroo court where: The respondent was denied representation and the right … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

A letter to President Aquino, and his response

Posted by JoeAm on March 14, 2018 · 201 Comments 

Note from editor: I thank Rachel Peralta for sharing her correspondence with former President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, and thank President Aquino for his graciousness in allowing her to handle the correspondence as she wishes. Many of us wonder what the President thinks about things, and here we have new insights. I … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government