Covid was nothing compared to social media

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Some lakes have too many nutrients and grow a pretty but deadly green algae swarm that generates neurotoxins that kill fish and other creatures and mess with human health as well. Social media is like that. It looks pretty, it’s everywhere, and it’s messing with our minds. It is … Continue reading

In 2200, the Philippines will be the last nation standing

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Global warming is coming on strong, fires and floods, super-storms galore. The Philippines gets it. The nation is battered by huge storms. And storms all in a row when the winds are right. Unbelievable amounts of water fall from the skies. Let me project forward. This is not easy. … Continue reading

Progress Report #1: Peoples’ coalition aimed at breaking dysfunctional rule by dynasties

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Dynasties rule the Philippines as modern day colonists. They are the self-dealing lords of corruption, entitlement, favor, and incompetence. They approve construction projects and purchases to gain commissions rather than help the people. They give incompetent family members and friends lucrative jobs while skilled people go to other lands … Continue reading

How a High School Economics Class Changed My View of Value in the World

(Reflections on Evergrande, Filipino Oligarchs, and Real Estate) I will forever be grateful for the education funded by the Filipino people, from high school to university. It was a gift that altered the trajectory of my life. One class that stands out as truly transformative was Economics, a subject we studied in senior year. Economics … Continue reading

All About Philippine Development

By Karl Garcia Pictured above is the map of the Philippines and a farmer harvesting palay. Picture below is a representation of Philippine tourism which is the Chocolate Hills in Bohol and lastly, a picture of a Philippine Navy Ship. There is recognition from our blog owner himself, Joe, that the readership of this blog … Continue reading