Ten-point plan for a first-world Philippines

By Joe America This is The Society of Honor’s ten-point plan that targets raising the Philippines to first-world status in 25 years. It is an imaginary set of steps that is imaginary only because today’s leaders appear to lack the will to implement it, or something like it: Stop the killings and excessive PNP force; restore due … Continue reading

Wise up, yellows. Rody is the people’s president!

Joe America President Duterte is the people’s president. The proof is in the pudding, where the pudding is his high survey ratings and all the notables and legislators lined up to support him. The President gives voice to millions and money to the rest. He gives voice to the powerless by rejecting the conventions that … Continue reading

Gloves Off

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva His lola on the mother side never saw his lolo again after a Makapili (collaborator) pointed him out to Japanese military and thereafter hauled off to an unknown destination. She insisted he would return to their home in Floridablanca, Pampanga anytime. It was only ten years later, in 1955, a year … Continue reading

A Hit, A Very Palpable Hit

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Events are happening in quick succession like the President’s curses on automatic to feed his dwindling congregation. It is nightmarish to those who refuse to learn, but a dream come true to those who will never give up. Can’t stop thinking of the “Christmas gift,” as Dick Malay said. Deus ex … Continue reading

Democracy in the Philippines is in the ICU

By Joe America I had originally written that “Democracy in the Philippines is dead” but then reflected on the fact that there is an election in 2019 that will determine if one should just pull the plug . . . or maybe find a heartbeat and figure out how to strengthen it. Right now that … Continue reading