President Marcos loves the Philippines

Posted by JoeAm on January 30, 2025 · 269 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Let me build out the context here then we can get back to my observation that President Marcos loves the Philippines. Let me add up front that this article does not score the President on his achievements, nor does it mean I am his apologist. For those so thin-skinned, … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

‘Rope a dope’ as a Philippine defense strategy

Posted by JoeAm on January 16, 2025 · 275 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Most older Filipinos know Muhammad Ali well. He fought Joe Frazier in the “thrilla in Manila” in 1975. In 1974 he fought George Foreman in “The rumble in the jungle” in Zaire, Africa. What a pair of fights. What a boxer, that Ali. In the Zaire fight he deployed … Continue reading →

Category China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

Maritime Policing in the Philippines with CAP Marines (International Affairs and Civil Affairs combined, with some PSYOPS too)

Posted by JoeAm on November 4, 2024 · 177 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Lance Corporal X That’s Private Robert E. Lee Witt taking a dip in the waters of Melanesia during WWII. That character reminds me of Jim Caviezel’s two other film roles as Catch in Angel Eyes and Jesus in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Both renovative and redeemed. That is also how I … Continue reading →

Category China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

The Left can defeat the dynasties!!!

Posted by JoeAm on September 23, 2024 · 153 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America First we need to define the term “Left”. The Left is that part of the political spectrum that seeks more aggressive federal government intervention in the caretaking of citizens. The right is that part of the political spectrum that believes local governments, or private interests, should be empowered to … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics, USA/Americans

VAT on Philippine digital services? Lotsa luck!

Posted by JoeAm on August 8, 2024 · 102 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I was curious about the forthcoming VAT on digital services. I used the Senate’s third reading of their bill for reference, which is available in PDF format: S. No. 2528 There are exclusions for education and banking services. The tax applies to domestic and foreign distributors of digital products … Continue reading →

Category Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government, USA/Americans