Is Makabayan a lost cause?

Posted by JoeAm on October 28, 2024 · 182 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Let’s establish the issue here. I’ve proposed that the strongest political force for a richer, developing Philippines would be a joining of center-left (Akbayan) and liberal political groups (Yellows and Pinks) in a coalition that has the maturity not to demand things 100% their way. We talked about Makabayan, … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

The Philippines is going nowhere, but it doesn’t have to be that way

Posted by JoeAm on October 10, 2024 · 139 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America This is a progress report of sorts as I collect data and ideas about the Philippines as it heads toward a 2028 presidential election. It would be nice if the nation could have a breakthrough election that would move it toward modern ideas, accountability, and productive outputs rather than … Continue reading →

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

VP Leni and VP Sara for 2028

Posted by JoeAm on September 26, 2024 · 255 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Lance Corporal X The Meeting in Naga Former VP Leni Robredo and current VP Duterte met in Naga a few days ago. Their meeting is a sign of mutual respect. Not desperation , not gullibility. Sonny Trillanes is wrong. He’s trying to gatekeep. He’ll not win the presidency in 2028. But there’s … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Education, Philippine Politics

The Left can defeat the dynasties!!!

Posted by JoeAm on September 23, 2024 · 153 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America First we need to define the term “Left”. The Left is that part of the political spectrum that seeks more aggressive federal government intervention in the caretaking of citizens. The right is that part of the political spectrum that believes local governments, or private interests, should be empowered to … Continue reading →

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

Are Pinks a personality cult?

Posted by JoeAm on September 9, 2024 · 85 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I don’t think pinks are a personality cult. But it’s not up to me to decide. It’s up to pinks to decide and they can go either direction, personality or principle. Or they can dissolve and waste the tremendous amount of effort put into the “brand” by Leni and … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics