Dear President Duterte: “Ummmm, any chance you could up your game?”

By Joe America Decisions have consequences, Mr. President. For example, if others see Filipinos as rude, OFWs have a harder time getting jobs. If the nation is considered a dangerous bastion of killer cops with no respect for international conventions, then investors don’t want to bring their money here. I think you would agree that Filipinos … Continue reading →

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

Are you a social media bigot?

By Joe America Often, we are the problem, not someone else. Have you ever been driving the car down the expressway taking your mother-in-law to the doctor’s office when some twit in a big black SUV zooms past and cuts you off? What do you say? (1) Nothing? (2) Mutter quietly, “What an idiot!”? (3) … Continue reading →

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The Philippine Legislature: Heathens at the Pulpit

By Joe America A few articles ago, I did a story about faith. The gist was that idolatry and faith, not facts and acts, are propping up President Duterte. A reader was sharp enough to point out that democracy is also a faith. My first reaction was, “huh?”, but as I thought about it, I … Continue reading →

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

“Let’s see if I have this right . . .”

By Joe America I’d like to confirm that my thinking is properly aligned with, and supportive of, the Duterte Administration. You know, to abide by the terms of my resident visa. As I understand it, that hokey “rising star of Asia” slogan was propaganda promoted by the failed Aquino Administration, a bunch of losers who … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Humor/Satire, Laws and Ethics, Philippine Government, USA/Americans

“We now have almost all the cards!” Red-Teaming Duterte

By Andrew Lim Red-teaming is the practice of evaluating a problem from your adversary’s perspective. You sit in his chair and ask, “if I were in his position, how would I think and act?” It is used by corporations, governments, intelligence agencies and the like to enhance decision making; it challenges preconceived notions. It aims … Continue reading →

Filed under China, Foreign Affairs and Defense, Philippine Government