The Cybercrime Rules
I have attached a new section to my Policy and Terms in view of an apparent tightening of government authority on expression in the Philippines. This is reflected in the passage of cybercrime legislation now before the Supreme Court where it is being tested for adherence to Constitutional mandates. Included in the law is a … Continue reading
America vs Philippines: The Burdens of Women
What are the burdens unique to women, or considered traditional by social mores? Yes, these are generalizations, with lots of variations. The aim is to promote discussion, not prove anything.The burdens and responsibilities of women: Children: Bear children and nurture them through youth in good health, with good values, and with good education. Kitchen: Cook … Continue reading
Is Poverty Illegitimate?
How did I get to that question? I was mulling over how many reads my article “Legalizing Prostitution in the Philippines” has had recently. It must be posted on someone’s Facebook or other account because it is getting a lot of looks. The thoughts came at me in this order for reasons I am not … Continue reading
The Revenge of the Mayans
Mayan temple at Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico This is a startling revelation. I’d tweet it to the universe but I’m not a twit and have zero followers there. My problem has always been that I can’t say anything in 140 characters or less. So I will release my finding here to the Society of Honorcadre of … Continue reading
JoeAm’s 2012 Philippine Blogging Awards
I wanted to nominate myself for a Philippine blogging award this year but discovered that, in the purest of nationalistic fervor, the Philippine Blog Awards gives awards only to bloggers who are Filipino citizens . Boy howdy, that’s a slap on the white but nicely tanned cheeks. Here’s their web site blurb which I agree … Continue reading