JoeAm in JoeAm

By Wilfredo G. Villanueva Not all bloggers in the Philippines are uncouth, quarrelsome, with a personality only a mother could loveā€”bearers of fake news. His name was mentioned in former President Benigno S. Aquinoā€™s last State of the Nation Address inĀ July 27, last year. Recall the Presidentā€™s words: ā€œTo those like Joe America, a blogger … Continue reading →

Filed under Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, USA/Americans

Aquino pride vs. Duterte pride

By Joe America I caught a little bit of former President Noynoy Aquino’s briefing on Mamasapano on television the other day. It was good to see him again. I am biased. I like the man. He is smart in a well-read, informed, and reflective way. He is kind no matter what hostile people say about … Continue reading →

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The Philippine economy sliced and diced: are we being misled?

By Chemrock A group of Duterte’s economists and a group of anti-Duterte economists are arguing with each other from their office windows on different sides of the street.Ā  Never the twain shall meet because they are arguing from different premises. We all want the best for the Philippines, so the questions that economic data raise … Continue reading →

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Japan and the Philippines

By Joe America Many believe that the US, by going inward and isolationist under President Trump, has ceded Southeast Asia to China. Rule of the seas, free trade agreements, financial control . . . all going to China. I’m not so sure. I believe the US has ceded her role to Japan, not China. The … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government

Who is right, Duterte supporters or ‘Yellows’?

By Joe America Arguments in Philippine social media are intense and personal. It’s a battleground where no quarter is given and insult, illogic, slander, and lies have gone mainstream. This is such an uncivilized way to represent the Philippines, isn’t it? It’s like hi-tech uncivil war. I mean, we are sentient beings with a conscience, … Continue reading →

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