Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Juana Pilipinas
Karl Garcia
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JoeAmIgnorance: One Step Short of Lunatic
I suspect that many people consider ignorance to mean unschooled, or uneducated, or uninformed. As if it were caused by someone else’s failure to teach. But ignorance is a condition that reaches even the educated. It does not mean stupidity or a slow mental capacity. It means intellectually blind. Indeed, the blindness can be caused … Continue reading
Philippine Defense
I see the U.S. is selling a very modern missile defense system to the United Arab Emirates(UAE) to fend off possible Iranian attacks. This is a sale that benefits both the UAE and the U.S. Saudi Arabia has also put in a huge order for F-16 jets, something like $29 billion worth. The Philippines has … Continue reading
Good Aquino Work
The challenge for any unbiased critic is to remain unbiased, not to let a theme develop that becomes so consuming that it overwhelms reason and perspective. I confess that certain themes creep up on me and emerge as biases. So most of my remarks criticize the Catholic Church even though I know it does so … Continue reading
ZTE, a Goon and a Goof
Charges have been filed against ex-President Arroyo for complicity in the ZTE internet scandal. The cost of the project ballooned from an original P 150 million to P 330 million as kickbacks were built into the project. The First Goon, Mr. Arroyo, was allegedly in line to receive P 70 million to make the deal … Continue reading
Christmas Fireworks
Christmas to me is a mishmash of religious and cultural moment, a great deal of fun piled on top of an uplifting story that must be taken on faith by those of the faith. By mishmash, I mean a glorious concoction of memories and traditions and stories and spiritual awakening. I’ve been to Bethlehem. It … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 