Open discussion: It’s the economy always the economy.

By Joe America A facebook commentary by Coalition Against Darkness and Dictatorship – CADD provides a fascinating perspective on Duterte’s hastily scheduled trip to Japan. The concessions he has allegedly had to make strip him of his revolutionary ambitions, and even national martial law. It’s the economy, sportsfans, the economy. 1. Inflation up to 3.7%. 2. … Continue reading →

Filed under Economy, Philippine Government

Open discussion: Who, really, is the Filipino, today?

By Joe America The first open discussion thread is getting long. We will leave that one for the lengthier comments that are collecting there to open this new one. I’ll again offer a suggested topic, but it is only a suggestion and is indeed a difficult subject, at least for me. I very much dislike … Continue reading →

Filed under Culture and Arts, Education, Family/Parenting/Children

Open Discussion: All in the family

By Joe America This is an open discussion post. You need not restrain your comments to stay ‘on topic’. Discuss current events or the weather or price of pancit in Batangas, it’s all good. However, there is one topic that is about the most intriguing subject I’ve come across since sliced bread: the Duterte family. … Continue reading →

Filed under Education, Entertainment

Bombay!

ni Wilfredo G. Villanueva Anong elemento sa kulturang Pilipino ang nag-udyok o nagbigay-daan sa konsepto na pwede si Rodrigo Roa Duterte na maging pangulo ng bayang Pilipinas? Tingnan natin kung makabibigay ako ng kaunting liwanag sa binuksan kong usapin na ito. Manumbalik tayo pansamantala sa panahon na naghahanap tayo ng papalit kay Pangulong Benigno S. … Continue reading →

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

To touch a dream

By Joe America It is easy to get caught up in the negativity of a government of the crass, by the crass, and for the crass. Mean-spirited men and women haunt the hallowed halls of government and our public space every day, offending our sense of decency and fairness. There is a way out. I … Continue reading →

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