Manny Pacquiao, lightweight or heavyweight?

Posted by JoeAm on October 21, 2021 · 76 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm Presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao has surprised a lot of people in the early rounds of his candidacy. Calm, composed, measuring the distance and speed of his opponents. Jabbing, defending. Moving easily around the ring. I have to admit a bias. There are only three decent 2022 presidential candidates in my … Continue reading →

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

Pinks versus VP Robredo

Posted by JoeAm on October 17, 2021 · 63 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm Let’s consider the charge by Pinks (alleged Robredo supporters) that VP Robredo “compromised” in putting together her Senate slate. Never was a description – an accusation by some – so off-target. The tag totally misses what Robredo is trying to do. First, let’s consider fundamental elements of the VP’s work: … Continue reading →

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

Isko Moreno is not chopped liver

Posted by JoeAm on September 9, 2021 · 179 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm “Who is Isko?” I asked myself, recognizing astutely that he is charging to the forefront of Philippine national political affairs. Wikipedia has all the details. Francisco Moreno Domagoso is a former street kid who got into entertainment and parlayed fame into adult work and leadership. You can read the details … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Our collapsing world

Posted by JoeAm on August 22, 2021 · 161 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm The world is going to hell. Storms from nature and man are driving us mad. Disease and incompetence unite to drive us home to pray and take worm medicine because the scare artists make us think vaccines will make men pregnant and forks stick to our magnetized foreheads. But mostly, … Continue reading →

Category Ecology/Global Warming, Education, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Manila Beach: Anatomy of a Vanity Project

Posted by chemrock on August 2, 2021 · 123 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Chemrock This is from one of my old blog collection. With election just round the corner, I though it a good time to share how poor leadership begets poor projects. Environmental projects almost always require a holistic approach to ensure sustainability. Beautifying the Manila beach is a worthy national project. However, … Continue reading →

Category Ecology/Global Warming, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics