The US and Philippines are kissing cousins

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The term “ironclad relationship” drives me nuts. So trite, so lacking in specifics. It is used to keep China guessing, a subtle threat I suppose. Well, no worries. The US is clearly building on EDCA, the proverbial foot in the door, to expand its military foundation in the Philippines. … Continue reading →

The sweet silence of the unplugged

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America It takes commitment to write. Words do not appear orderly in the mind. They must be gathered, mixed, sifted, spiced, sorted out and aligned to have meaning and humor. Thanks to all of you for keeping the discussion going here at The Society of Honor whilst I enjoyed the … Continue reading →

The only way for the Philippines is forward

The Dalian trains are finally being put to use on the MRT-3 after ten years, having been kept from being used by pettiness. After two rants, I have something nicer to say about the Philippines. There are people there now who understand building on what is already there. Marcos Jr. following the 1987 Constitution, or … Continue reading →

Why does the Philippines not seem to learn?

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 →

Three pillars of Philippine corruption in the House

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 →