Functional Federalism and the OFW Nation

Posted by JoeAm on April 19, 2016 · 84 Comments 

We often think of federalism as a division of the nation into major geographic areas, each with considerable autonomy in how it is run. Under federalism, several broad geographic regions within the Philippines would be responsible for their own economic and social well-being. They would raise taxes and spend them, and handle infrastructure, education, and social … Continue reading →

Category Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Religion

May 9: The day millions of Filipinos will turn their backs on the altar

Posted by JoeAm on April 12, 2016 · 253 Comments 

I have been doing a series of articles to explain to foreigners how it may come to pass that the Philippines will elect a president who could very well drag the nation back to backward. As popularly described, the dangerous candidates are a crook and liar, a womanizing killer with a dirt mouth, and a shallow … Continue reading →

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

‘Filipino’ is not a race

Posted by JoeAm on April 3, 2016 · 160 Comments 

I have to give credit to Irineo B. R. Salazar for accomplishing a miracle. He spiked my interest about history. I’ve detested history since the eighth grade when I was required on exams to remember a lot of dates that had absolutely no relevance to a 13 year old boy who was migrating from games to girls. Come … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Religion

Rodrigo Duterte and the Appointed Son of God

Posted by Cha Coronel Datu on March 29, 2016 · 310 Comments 

by Cha Coronel Datu “He is just an ordinary man like us, but he was called, he was chosen, he was anointed and appointed to become the Son of God in these last days to lead us back to the perfect will of the Father. He now reigns as the King of the New Creation, … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, Religion, Uncategorized

The Accidental Nation

Posted by Wilfredo G. Villanueva on March 24, 2016 · 116 Comments 

w (A conversation with my conscience.) by Wilfredo G. Villanueva “Your country has many contradictions,” my conscience told me. “One part is rich, the other poor. One is educated, the other not. One is holy, the other is hypocritical. One is patriotic, the other self-destructive, almost seditious in its ways. It’s the season to look … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Education, Philippine Politics, Religion