Starlink for ALL in the Philippines by 2028

By Lance Corporal X When I added that tenth group to Joe’s peoples’ coalition opposition to PBBM and VP Inday Sara, I was envisioning Sharon Cuneta with a bigger role than back in 2022. I realize now it’s about Starlink. But with musicians and actors and entertainers , as well as the other nine in … Continue reading

“Olfactory and gustatory receptors is how we’re doing all of this.”

Literature, Amusement, and Politics in the Philippines By Lance Corporal X “You mean smell and taste?!! How is that even possible?” “I don’t really understand it myself, but they say it’s all quantum superposition.” “So I was recruited for my sense of smell and taste?” “Yes and no. Your psionics is off the charts too.” … Continue reading

Creating Opportunities in the Philippines

Joe wrote an article almost a decade ago describing opportunity as an energy untapped in the Philippines. Ambition is indeed a bad word for many Filipinos, somehow equating opportunity with opportunism. Some see OFWs who go abroad as modern “bayani,” somehow similar to warriors of precolonial Philippines who raided and traded, bringing home the bacon. … Continue reading

Being unfair is the secret to success

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Unfortunately, fairness in some cases doesn’t work well. It gives the disadvantaged reason to wail and weep rather than build, and it is a sure path to mediocrity. Fairness assures failure when applied to negate the 80/20 principle. The 80/20 principle says 20% of your people will produce 80% … Continue reading

Filipino kids get cheated by the school system

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Senator Sonny Angara was appointed Secretary of Education last week. It’s a big job. It’s a huge opportunity. It’s an opportunity to recast education IN FAVOR of kids rather than against them. I don’t know if Secretary Angara is bold enough. Not many are I think. But I hope … Continue reading