Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Juana Pilipinas
Karl Garcia
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JoeAmThe Kid and President Aquino
Most of us look at kids two ways. Our own are darlings. Those belonging to others are loud, unruly pests. My latest (I have three daughters in the U.S. dealing with that place) is three years old. He is a conniver, a manipulator, a person with motives of his own, and he is not afraid … Continue reading
Filipinas, Just a Loud Step Away from Liberated
Most interpersonal engagements in the Philippines are measured by the polar standards of win or lose. Gain face or lose face. Exercise power or be subservient. Act rudely or shrug when someone else is rude. Indeed, this polarity applies to women in the Philippines. They win, serving as managers, senators, businesswomen, and even President of … Continue reading
Barriers to a Vibrant Philippines
The Philippines has all the required ingredients for success, for wealth, for a modern, vibrant community of proud, free, secure and happy citizens. It has amazing natural resources. It has beauty and hard work and a perfect climate and rich soil for growing things. It has a speaking foundation in the global language of English. … Continue reading
Barney Frank
Barney Frank The dysfunctional US political system will soon eject another good Congressman from its ranks, as Barney Frank announced his retirement the other day. He decided he could get more done outside of Congress than within the gridlocked chaos of partisan acrimony. I like Barney Frank because he has character and principle. That does … Continue reading
President Aquino and the Get Real Critics
Critics are essential but best taken with a grain of salt. That means don’t assign too much credibility to what they opine. Critics go to a high-class restaurant, sample the cuisine and write a column in the newspaper about the meal. Then the next day they spin by “In and Out Burgers” to get a … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 