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JoeAmCorruption of Public Trust, Part II
Money is a value. Trust is a value. One is hard, defined in a coin or slip of paper. The other is soft, defined in the integrity of behavior. Media and governmental attention to corruption in the Philippines is focused mainly on money. The more prevalent form of corruption, betrayal of public trust, is largely … Continue reading
Corruption of Public Trust, Part I
I have been cursed with having visions that most Filipinos don’t see. It is rather like some see the White Lady, others do not. It is astounding. I see an essential unfairness in the appointment of family, friends and favorites to jobs that more capable workers are denied, but Filipinos see nothing wrong. “It’s just … Continue reading
Technical Difficulties
The blogspot comment form is not working properly for some reason that I cannot comprehend. I hope it clears up soon of its own accord, for I have the technical moxie of a drunk chicken. I appreciate that you visited the blog, and regret if your comment posting cannot get through. As mine cannot get … Continue reading
Hail to the Chief
I often agree with critics of the Philippines on the failure of the nation to be modern and productive and treat its citizens better, and occasionally with critics of President Aquino, on specific acts. I have never agreed with those who panned the President because he had an undistinguished senatorial career, or is a part … Continue reading
Is the Philippines Backwards, or Even Grammatically Correct?
In my communications classes at the University of Southern California, I was taught that there is perception and there is truth. Take the case of all the stray dogs roaming the Philippines, passing their fleas, ticks and rabies to people whilst helping recycle garbage into fertilizer that too often ends up where people walk, and … Continue reading
The Society of Honor by Joe America 