President Marcos loves the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on January 30, 2025 · 269 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Let me build out the context here then we can get back to my observation that President Marcos loves the Philippines. Let me add up front that this article does not score the President on his achievements, nor does it mean I am his apologist. For those so thin-skinned, … Continue reading →

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

The opposition needs a leader and should choose a mayor

Posted by JoeAm on January 20, 2025 · 125 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Here are two profound facts (in my opinion, heh heh): The opposition needs a leader NOW to begin piecing together a winning coalition from good governance LGU heads and left/liberal groups (refer to tab above “2028 Coalition”). Unfortunately, Leni Robredo showed that putting a campaign together late severely limits … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Who is the Center-Right of the Philippines and what do they stand for?

Posted by JoeAm on January 13, 2025 · 227 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I received an interesting criticism of my Left/Liberal coalition idea on Twitter. The writer viewed liberals the same way the American MAGAs in the US do, a pox on society, the root of all our troubles. Well, I think that view is pretty much nonsense because liberals essentially represent … Continue reading →

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

What message will work for Left/Libs to win in 2028?

Posted by JoeAm on January 9, 2025 · 174 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America The right message can win an election. Duterte won by threatening to climb on a jet-ski to oppose China, and promising to end crime and drugs in six months. Marcos ran on unity and building infrastructure, bringing clarity to the unity message by running with Sara Duterte as VP. … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

What lies ahead?

Posted by Irineo B. R. Salazar on January 6, 2025 · 71 Comments 

2025 will be a difficult year for many countries. As this blog’s focus is the Philippines, the question is what to expect there for this year. Some of these questions are important and serious. Some just happen to be my part of what I am observing or are food for thought. Let us question the … Continue reading →

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