Eking Out An Opposition

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on August 8, 2019 · 21 Comments 

by Wilfredo G. Villanueva Dark with shades of gray, that would be the predominant color of Philippine democracy to a painter. There would be a little pink, that’s Vice President Leni Robredo, representing everything that’s good about the country, hemmed in by the grays, but heroically manifesting herself just the same. Yellow would of course … Continue reading →

Category Family/Parenting/Children, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Twitter as a source of real information

Posted by The Society of Honor on July 26, 2019 · 40 Comments 

By JoeAm I’ve found that my best source of information is Twitter. I had not expected this when I first signed on a few years ago. But it is not just a chit-chat medium. First of all, there is a lot of information flying around in our news universe, some trustworthy, much not. I can’t … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Education, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Slip sliding away: the Duterte Administration as a naked banana

Posted by The Society of Honor on July 15, 2019 · 116 Comments 

By JoeAm “You know the nearer your destination The more you’re slip slidin’ away…” Slip slidin’ away. Paul Simon wrote this classic. It’s about giving up, about seeing your passions erode when faced with the hard realities of life. He gives three examples within the lyrics. The song might be a right proper anthem to … Continue reading →

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

Is good government possible in the Philippines?

Posted by chemrock on June 13, 2019 · 44 Comments 

By Chemrock “In defeat, malice; in victory, revenge” quote from the TV series “Yes, Minister” characterizes the perennial political battles in the Philippines. There is no ideology, no platforms. A senatorial candidate admitted he does not know what is the job of a senator. It’s all personal, very personal. And so, as often the case, … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

A Message to the Enlightened Filipinos, by Senator Antonio F. Trillanes IV

Posted by The Society of Honor on May 20, 2019 · 217 Comments 

By JoeAm The following article was sent to the blog by the media staff of Senator Sonny Trillanes. I reprint it here because, although it is a politically partisan message, it touches on many of the issues we have discussed recently regarding the recent election and the direction of the nation. Those who disagree with … Continue reading →

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