The Bongbong Marcos I know

By JoeAm I ran a brief post on Facebook extolling the virtues of Leni Robredo and wondering why there there is anyone who would not relate to her as the kind of Filipino who makes them proud. I mean, she is kind, honest, smart, strong, great mother, charming, and inspiring . . . and does … Continue reading →

Filed under Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Politics

Moving from analysis to advocacy

By JoeAm, Last week, I wrote an article that missed its mark. My headline did not correctly convey the point of the story. The headline talked about Leni Robredo. The point was how to build a strong, unified pro-democracy effort. Let me try again, because it is that important. The argument I am making has … Continue reading →

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The incredible shrinking presidency

By JoeAm The Duterte presidency has assumed the look of a fast-draining balloon farting its way across the living room ceiling as it loses air fast. The blows have come fast and furious. Arroyo’s bold coup of the House right before the President’s SONA. It made him nothing but an old guy in the waiting … Continue reading →

Filed under Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

NOW and THEN you live through history

NOW THEN Both photos from the Daily Inquirer  

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Laws and Ethics

The peculiar circumstance of being Chinoy

By JoeAm Filipinos of Chinese ancestry are everywhere in the Philippines, making up an estimated 20% of the population. Each has a story to tell, of how he or she became Filipino. And each has a saga that is entering a new phase as China aggressively occupies Philippine seas and appears to be making inroads … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts