The Arrogance of the Yellows

Posted by JoeAm on May 3, 2021 · 92 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Definitions: Arrogance means “exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one’s own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner”. Yellows are pro-democratic political advocates centered on the Liberal Party, but including others opposing the Duterte Administration. In the definition of Yellows, we see the word ‘democratic’. The arrogance of the … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Politics

Victory of Humanity

Posted by JoeAm on April 25, 2021 · 96 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Irineo B. R. Salazar Looking for Lapulapu, the fish, in a community pantry nowadays might make more sense than looking for Lapu-Lapu, the warrior hero, 500 years after his victory over Magellan. That isnā€™t as bad as it first sounds. After all, the motto of the Quincentennial is Victory and Humanity. … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, Religion

The tipping of the Philippines to China

Posted by JoeAm on April 16, 2021 · 182 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The Philippines is tipping to China. I can feel it in my bones, or see it in the tea leaves, or divine it from the conjunction of the planets. The discovery of about 200 ships at Whitson (Julian Felipe) Reef was a marker in the water, a statement by … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

Leni Robredo

Posted by JoeAm on March 25, 2021 · 44 Comments 

Interview Wilfredo G. Villanueva recently conducted this questionnaire interview with Vice President Leni Robredo. The questions penetrate. The answers go directly from Ms. Robredo to you. It is an honor, is it not, to be spoken to without ego or game-playing, without politics or expectation? Photos are my choice. J.A. 1. Your health condition, anything … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics, Religion

35 Years after People Power

Posted by JoeAm on February 22, 2021 · 87 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Karl Garcia February 22, 2021, marks the 35th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. During those four days of February 1986, millions of Filipinos, along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Metro Manila, and cities all over the country, stood up to then-president Ferdinand E. Marcos. Edsa was the culmination … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics