“Gooooooood morning, Philippines!”

I’ll add this third song on the yellow theme. The US went through a social revolution during the 1960’s with a raising of her compassionate conscience. This song shows why, and how. It could today be dedicated to Boracay.  

Filed under Citizenship/Patriotism, Humor/Satire, Philippine Government

Draconian amendments to The Human Security Act

By JoeAm Normally, I find laws to be well-intended if a little strange at times, as in the Philippines, laden with needless details and burdened with Latin. But the proposed amendments to The Human Security Act are scary. They will give law enforcement wider latitude to accuse people of terrorism, and will add the death … Continue reading →

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

Idolatry: The Roots of the Duterte Phenomenon

By Edgar Lores “Idolatry is really not good for anyone. Not even the idols.” — John Bach Introduction We have speculated a great deal about the possible causes of the Philippine cultural malaise. We know that a social disease complex, like an individual one, has many causes. A human disease can be physical or mental. … Continue reading →

Filed under Culture and Arts, Education, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government

SONA? Better to ask the farmer.

Comment by Chemrock on the prior blog, adapted from this old joke or that . . . Stable, growing economy : You have 2 cows. They have been producing 20 pints of milk daily since 2010. The government says they helped you to increase the cows’ lactation. You squeeze like hell but the cows are … Continue reading →

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JoeAm issues his Year Two report card on President Duterte’s Administraton

By JoeAm Rappler put out a poll on Twitter asking readers to issue a Year Two Report Card for President Duterte on the following subjects: Eradicating poverty and hunger Fixing Metro Manila transport and traffic Getting rid of corruption Improving health care services and facilities Strengthening foreign relations Promoting gender rights and equality Protecting Philippine … Continue reading →

Filed under Crime/Corruption, Economy, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government