Remember: Duterte took the election from Binay, not Roxas

Posted by JoeAm on April 19, 2017 · 100 Comments 

By Joe America Duterte took the election from Binay, not Roxas. This is a very significant point, and if you give me a few lines of reading, I’ll explain why. We have discussed the ‘failure’ of the Aquino government and its designated heir, Mar Roxas, to speak across the great divide to reach the hearts … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Economy, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Philippines’ economic pie – some things to chew over

Posted by chemrock on April 13, 2017 · 142 Comments 

By Chemrock If you are checking in to find out what condition the country’s condition is in, I would refer you to Manuel Puig’s novel “The Kiss of the Spider Woman”. The whole novel is a conversation between two jailbirds, Molina a homosexual, and Valentin, a Marxist activist. Molina represents the majority of Filipinos, those … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Is Marcos greed undermining President Duterte?

Posted by JoeAm on March 24, 2017 · 117 Comments 

By Joe America First, let me thank those who read and comment here, for you provide the insights that I use to try to simplify complex issues. Second, let me ask readers to set aside the issues you may have trouble moving past because they are so troubling. We need to do this to understand the … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, China, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Senator Angara shows why the Philippines is a failing state

Posted by JoeAm on March 22, 2017 · 123 Comments 

By Joe America What makes a successful state? Success is achieved when laws, institutions, and leaders inspire citizens to work together for the common good. Citizens choose to sacrifice to build something special because it makes their lives better and helps them feel proud. Dictators have a hard time generating success because leaders too often … Continue reading →

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

The inimitable Jeepneys of the Philippines

Posted by chemrock on March 15, 2017 · 126 Comments 

By Chemrock The mainstay of public transport in the Philippines is the iconic jeepney. With their loud colors, individualistic facade decorations, and unique vehicular bodywork, they make good advertisements in tourist brochures. Apart from beauty queens and sandy beaches, the jeepneys embody the 7,107 islands. It’s more fun in the Jeepneys There was the thrill … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics