Halleluyah – a blaze of light

Image · Posted by chemrock on January 3, 2017 · 50 Comments 

  By Chemrock As I write this article, my mind is still fresh with a news article on the killing of 7 innocent people in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City by masked gunmen on motorbikes. They were searching for a certain person whom the folks say was involved in drugs. On failing to find their target, … Continue reading →

Category Philippine Politics, Religion

Enter the New Year, on hope, superstition and maybe a prayer

Posted by JoeAm on January 1, 2017 · 80 Comments 

By Joe America Best wishes to all for the New Year. Resolutions are important, I think. I hope that you will strive for high values based on knowledge, and will have the discipline to align your acts with your values. If you do that, it will be hard for anyone to expect any more from you, … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Economy, Education, Philippine Government, Religion, USA/Americans

Another day in the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on December 21, 2016 · 33 Comments 

By Joe America The keyboard warrior pecked at his keyboard.  Perhaps you got the message. The cop picked up his gun. You hoped he was not coming for you. The Christian put away his Bible. He preferred Duterte to Jesus. The communist betrayed the poor. He was on a fast track to power. The poor … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Philippine Government, Religion

Merry Christmas! Putang Ina Mo!

Posted by edgar lores on December 19, 2016 · 103 Comments 

Merry Christmas! Putang Ina Mo! Anno Domini 2016 By Edgar Lores At the end of the year of the Lord 2016, we find ourselves in a divided world. This bifurcated world is reflected in the title. On one side, we have the old world of tradition, of civility and of — dare I say? — … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Religion

President Duterte: a matter of faith

Posted by JoeAm on October 27, 2016 · 159 Comments 

By Joe America Faith is not truth. It is confidence and commitment. If ever there were a case study to prove the point, it would be the 75% satisfaction level for President Duterte. What are the components of faith? An emotional need for community, purpose and hope. Organized faiths promote a set of rules, often … Continue reading →

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